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Appeals Court Disregards FINRA Rule in CCO Case
By Brian Rubin and Adam PolletDecision raises questions about how FINRA will charge firms and compliance officers for "should have known" violations, Eversheds' attorneys say.
November 10, 2020
SEC Continued With 'Vigor' Despite Pandemic: ClaytonThe agency examined 15% of all RIAs in FY 2020 and wants to hire more examiners next year to help monitor Reg BI, Form CRS compliance.
November 06, 2020
FINRA Sets Sights on Registered Index-Linked AnnuitiesThese annuities have seen a significant jump this year, said FINRA CEO Cook.
November 02, 2020
FINRA: Ex-BofA Analyst Charged 'Adult Entertainment' on Corporate CardThe analyst charged about $21,000 at an "adult venue," FINRA says.
October 29, 2020
FINRA Limits Brokers' Ability to Serve as BeneficiariesA new rule requires firms' approval for brokers serving in positions of trust, such as beneficiary or executor, for clients.
October 23, 2020
FINRA Amends Sanction Guidelines to Protect Older AdultsThe revision, effective immediately, "is consistent with FINRA's view that certain investors may need additional protections," says attorney Brian Rubin.
October 20, 2020
Ex-SagePoint Rep Invested Clients' Funds in Sham Pension SchemeThe former broker invested $210,000 of his client's money in private securities transactions without his firm's approval, FINRA says.
October 19, 2020
FINRA Files to Boost Arbitrators' PayLawyers for investors support the pay hike but "we do not want arbitrators to be doing this as their living," says PIABA's Sam Edwards.