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741 BDs Opt In to FINRA Home Office Inspections
By Melanie WaddellOpt-ins are highest among large firm and represent 22% of the industry, FINRA says.
July 18, 2024
Morgan Stanley Rep Violated Reg BI With ETF Sales: FINRAThe rep purchased products with sales charges that clients wouldn't have had to pay in advisory accounts, FINRA says.
July 17, 2024
FINRA Reminds BDs of Their Duties When Using AIA FINRA notice reminds BDs that its rules are intended to be technology-neutral.
July 16, 2024
Ex-Broker Charged With Bank Robbery Released on BondScott Tunis admitted to robbing a bank with a fake bomb after his 2022 arrest, records show.
July 10, 2024
Broker Violated Reg BI With Mutual Fund Switches: FINRAThe Class A share switches in two older clients' accounts led to nearly $41,000 in excessive fees, FINRA says.
July 09, 2024
UBS to Pay $850K Fine Over Rep's Unapproved Third-Party SalesA UBS rep sold clients a "fixed annuity" offered by an entity formed by his friend, FINRA said.
July 08, 2024
Fidelity Hits Back at Fired Advisor's Reg BI LawsuitThe advisor was terminated for "deceptive misconduct," not for reporting rule violations tied to sales pressure, Fidelity says.
July 05, 2024
Merrill Violated Reg BI With $1.5M in Avoidable Fees: FINRAMerrill's failure to stop its reps from dodging fee waivers affected 1,361 clients, according to FINRA.