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FINRA Enforcement Head to Step Down
By Jeff BermanJessica Hopper is leaving after 18 years with FINRA. Christopher Kelly will be acting head of enforcement.
January 18, 2023
FINRA 'Ready to Act' if SEC Finalizes Best-Execution Rules: CEOEnsuring regulatory clarity on evolving best execution standards is a top priority for 2023, FINRA's Robert Cook says.
January 18, 2023
FINRA: Ex-Advisor Group Broker Lied About CBD Oil Side HustleThe former broker for Advisor Group's Woodbury Financial allegedly provided false info about her unapproved CBD oil businesses.
January 17, 2023
CFP Board Sanctions Advisor Over Misleading YouTube Video AdThe planner claimed individuals could be "100% certain" of affording retirement in "just 3-5 years," the board said.
January 10, 2023
Former Broker Pleads Guilty to Filing False Tax ReturnThe ex-broker filed individual income tax returns omitting installment payments related to the sale of his advisory firm.
January 10, 2023
Ex-Broker Gets Over 5 Years in Prison for $2.9M Securities SchemeThe former broker diverted clients' funds to repay previous investors and for his own use, according to DOJ.
January 10, 2023
4 Top FINRA Exam Priorities in 2023A new FINRA report alerts BDs on areas where their compliance efforts might need a bit of beefing up.
January 09, 2023
Ex-Broker to Fork Up $3M Over Fintech FraudThe SEC says Paul Hess and other defendants tricked investors into buying unregistered interests in shell companies.