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Big BDs Could Face Heftier Fines Under New FINRA Rules
By Melanie Waddell"This is one of the most significant revisions to the Sanction Guidelines in decades," a former FINRA enforcer says.
September 23, 2022
Raymond James Fined $500K Over Rep Who Stole From WWII VetThe firm failed to supervise the rep, who was later sentenced to five years in prison, the SEC said.
September 22, 2022
Ex-CNBC Guest Analyst and Advisor, Thought to Be in Hiding, Is Charged With FraudJames Arthur McDonald Jr. allegedly lost millions of dollars of client funds in risky trading and misappropriated millions more.
September 21, 2022
Advisor Charged With Securities Fraud in Insider Trading SchemeAn advisor allegedly traded after a friend discussed a potential acquisition at the company he worked for.
September 19, 2022
Ex-Morgan Stanley Broker Pleads Guilty to $7M Ponzi SchemeShawn Edward Good bought at least five luxury cars with clients' money, according to prosecutors.
September 16, 2022
FINRA Takes 'First Step' to Improve Arbitrator Selection ProcessFINRA has filed a proposed rule change to provide greater transparency and consistency in arbitrator list selection.
September 14, 2022
SEC Charges Advisor With Stealing Over $743K From Clients, Including MLB PlayerThe fund transfers were used to pay for charges on his dead mother's American Express card, according to the SEC.
September 09, 2022
Ex-LPL Rep Pleads Guilty to Witness Tampering, FraudThe barred broker pleaded guilty to fraud and identity theft last year but scrapped the plea deal.