The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) continues to pay close attention to the conflicts of interest that can exist in broker/dealers and investment advisory firms that share financial professionals … Continue reading Conflicts of Interest and Dual Registrants
On April 6, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) released the fiduciary rule in its final form. The rule was released after months of public comment, with many of the … Continue reading Pushback Regarding DOL Fiduciary Rule Continues
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has proposed new rules to address the financial exploitation of seniors and other vulnerable adults to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). As set … Continue reading FINRA Proposes New Rules to Protect Seniors
The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has approved a proposed amendment to Rule 15c6-1(a) of the Exchange Act of 1934 to shorten the standard settlement cycle for most broker-dealer securities … Continue reading SEC Proposes Rule Amendment to Shorten Settlement Cycle to T+2
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is including enforcement of the Whistleblower provisions enabled by Frank Dodd in its exam program, and as such is directly impacting broker/dealers and investment … Continue reading SEC Whistleblower Program Impacts Exam Program
In the enforcement results summary recently issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), it was noted that in fiscal year 2016, the SEC filed 868 enforcement actions against financial … Continue reading SEC Enforcement Actions Against Investment Advisers Increasing
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a new clock synchronization standard of 50 milliseconds that is applicable to computer clocks that are used to record certain events in NMS … Continue reading FINRA Reduces Clock Synchronization Tolerance
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently adopted amendments to several Investment Advisers Act rules, including the investment adviser registration data collection and reporting forms to enhance the reporting … Continue reading Investment Advisers Face Enhanced Information Reporting
The SEC has approved new FINRA Rule 3210 (Accounts at Other Broker-Dealers and Financial Institutions) which is a consolidated rule governing accounts opened or established by associated persons at firms other than … Continue reading New FINRA Rule 3210 – Accounts At Other Broker-Dealers
In the on-going evolution of the fight against cyber-security threats, broker-dealers and investment advisers need to have robust cyber-security policies and procedures. One of the initial steps is to think … Continue reading Cyber-Security Procedures and Data Classification
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced that it has fined Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. $2.25 million and ordered the firm to pay restitution of more than $716,000 to affected … Continue reading Oppenheimer Fined 2.25 million for ETF Suitability & Due Diligence Failures
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced at its recent 2016 Annual FINRA Conference in Washington DC that it has created a Cybersecurity Checklist to assist small member firms in establishing … Continue reading FINRA Issues Small Firm Cybersecurity Checklist
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has recently announced whistleblower awards to four individuals who provided the SEC with information in three ongoing investigations. The SEC announced on May 13, 2016 … Continue reading Three Whistleblower Awards Issued By SEC
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) announced in Regulatory Notice 16-18 that the Securities and Exchange Commission approved the adoption of FINRA Rule 2273 (Educational Communication Related to Recruitment Practices and … Continue reading FINRA Requiring Educational Communication for Transfer Customers
The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has issued Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations (C&DIs) providing interpretive guidance on Regulation Crowdfunding, which became effective May 16. The C&DIs answer a number of … Continue reading Crowdfunding Guidance Released by SEC
FINRA executives have been speaking regularly about conflicts of interest, firm culture and professional ethics. Firm cultural values have a profound influence on how a broker-dealer conducts its business, including … Continue reading Creating & Articulating Firm Culture For FINRA
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) Advisory Committee on Small and Emerging Companies met on May 18 and focused primarily on the proposed changes in the definition of an accredited investor. During … Continue reading Changes in Accredited Investor Definition on Horizon
The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) recently released its annual U.S Securitization Year in Review report. The report offers a consolidated review of the U.S securitization markets in … Continue reading SIFMA releases 2015 Securitization Year in Review
The Securities and Exchange Commission approved the adoption of FINRA Rule 2242 (Debt Research Analysts and Debt Research Reports) to address conflicts of interest relating to the publication and distribution … Continue reading Implementation Date of FINRA Rule 2242 Extended to July 16, 2016
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) has proposed the creation of a separate rule set that would apply to firms that meet the definition of a ‘‘capital acquisition broker’’ (“CAB”) and … Continue reading Comment Period Ends May 6, 2016 on the Proposed Capital Acquisition Broker Rules
The SEC approved Regulatory Notice 15-34, the adoption of FINRA Rule 2272 (Sales and Offers of Sales of Securities on Military Installations), to govern sales and offers of sales of securities … Continue reading SEC Approves FINRA Rule 2272 on the Sales of Securities on Military Installations
Since early last year, the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association(“SIFMA”) and the Investment Company Institute (“ICI”) have publicly supported the shortening of the settlement cycle from trade date plus three … Continue reading The Pressure to Shorten the Settlement Cycle From T+3 to T+2 Has Increased
FINRA maintains contact information records of all Executive Representatives, Chief Compliance Officers and other individuals at firms, including contacts that are required under FINRA rules and By-Laws, and others that … Continue reading FINRA Designates Chief Information Security Officer as New Role
FINRA has released an updated Written Supervisory Procedures Checklist to reflect new FINRA rules. The Written Supervisory Procedures Checklist (“WSP Checklist”) is an outline of selected key topics representative of … Continue reading FINRA Releases New Written Supervisory Procedures Checklist
In her opening remarks at the annual “SEC Speaks” conference held in Washington, D.C., the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), SEC Chairman Mary Jo White cautioned that the SEC … Continue reading Upshot of SEC’s 2016 Goals – Active Year for Regulatory Rulemaking
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced that starting on Feb. 16, 2016, the fee rates applicable to most securities transactions will be set at $21.80 per million dollars. Consequently, each … Continue reading SEC Announces its Fee Rate Advisory for Fiscal Year 2016
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) has announced a proposed new set of rules that address the needs of FINRA member firms that are solely corporate financing firms that advise … Continue reading FINRA Proposes New Registration Category for Corporate Financing Brokers
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) has filed a proposed rule change to adopt FINRA Rules 2030 (Engaging in Distribution and Solicitation Activities with Government Entities) and 4580 (Books … Continue reading FINRA Proposes “Pay-To-Play” Rules
The Securities and Exchange Commission released its Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations’ (OCIE) 2016 exam priorities. New areas of focus include liquidity controls, public pension advisers, product promotion, and two popular investment … Continue reading SEC Releases the 2016 Examination Priorities
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced in Regulatory Notice 15-50 that the Securities and Exchange commission approved amendments to FINRA Rule 2210 (Communications with the Public) that become effective … Continue reading FINRA Rule 2210 Amended to Require BrokerCheck Website Hyperlink
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has fined Scottrade, Inc. $2.6 million for failing to retain a large number of securities-related electronic records in the required format, and for failing … Continue reading Firm Fined $2.6 Million for Failures in Electronic Records and Email Retention
Moody’s Investors Services recently noted that In today’s interconnected and digital world, business leaders must be aware of the diverse cyber threats their business faces and be proactive in protecting … Continue reading Moody’s to consider CyberDefense in its Credit Ratings
The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved a change to FINRA Rule 8312 (FINRA BrokerCheck Disclosure) which will reduce the waiting period from 15 days to three business days for … Continue reading SEC Reduces Form U5 Wait Period to 3 Days on BrokerCheck
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a series of enforcement actions against lawyers across the country charged with offering EB-5 investments while not registered to act as brokers. In one … Continue reading Lawyers Tagged by SEC for Offering EB-5 Investments as Unregistered Brokers
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) a proposed rule change to adopt Funding Portal Rules 100, 110, 200, 300, 800, … Continue reading FINRA Proposes Amendments to the Funding Portal Rules
FINRA’s experience with its Securities Helpline for Seniors has highlighted issues relating to financial exploitation of this group of investors. Among these issues is a firm’s ability to quickly and … Continue reading Comment Period is Open on FINRA’s Proposed Rule Amendments to Address the Financial Exploitation of Seniors
Richard Ketchum, Chairman and CEO of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), shared his thoughts on the top 3 regulatory concerns for 2016 recently at the SIFMA Annual Conference. His … Continue reading FINRA’s Top 3 Regulatory Concerns for 2016 Examination Focus
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has announced the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) recent approval of FINRA’s proposal to expand its transparency initiative for over-the-counter (OTC) equity securities. … Continue reading FINRA Rule to Increase Transparency in OTC Equities Market
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged a New York-based investment adviser and its affiliated distributor with improperly using mutual fund assets to pay for the marketing and distribution of … Continue reading SEC Charges Investment Adviser With Improperly Using Mutual Fund Assets to Pay Distribution Fees
Two agencies approved a final rule that will govern how much money financial firms must set aside in derivatives deals. A key change from recent draft versions of the rule … Continue reading FDIC Approval of Margin Rules Triggers SEC Parallel Rule
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted final rules to permit companies to offer and sell securities through crowdfunding. Crowdfunding is an evolving method of raising capital that has … Continue reading Final Crowdfunding Rules Adopted by the SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced that in fiscal year 2015, it continued to build a strong record of first-of-their-kind cases that spanned the spectrum of the securities industry. The … Continue reading SEC Enforcement Activities in Fiscal 2015 Appear Aggressive
The LeGaye Law Firm, a law firm focused on compliance and regulatory issues for the financial industry, is pleased to announce its upcoming attendance at the 2015 National Society of Compliance Professionals … Continue reading LeGaye Law Firm to Attend the 2015 NSCP National Conference
The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) recently published the Private Funds Statistics Report for Fourth Quarter 2014. The report provides private fund industry statistics and trends, reflecting aggregated data reported … Continue reading SEC Publishes Private Funds Statistics Report
FinCEN has issued the second edition of SAR Stats, FinCEN’s annual review of aggregated Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filing activity and announced the introduction of Interactive SAR Stats. FinCEN developed … Continue reading FinCen Releases Annual Review of SAR’s Data
FINRA recently published Regulatory Notice 15-32 to provide guidance regarding the FINRA filing requirements and review procedures that apply to firms that participate in Regulation A+ offerings. Specifically, FINRA’s Corporate Financing Rules … Continue reading FINRA Provides Guidance on Regulation A+ Offerings
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) ordered 12 firms to pay restitution totaling more than $4 million and fines totaling more than $2.6 million for failing to apply available sales … Continue reading FINRA Targets Firms for Failing to Apply Sales Charge Discounts
The SEC approved the adoption of FINRA Rule 2272 (Sales and Offers of Sales of Securities on Military Installations) to govern sales and offers of sales of securities by firms … Continue reading SEC Approves FINRA Rule 2272 – Governing Sales of Securities on Military Installations
In light of both the targeted sweep exams the expanded exam modules of the SEC, FINRA and state securities regulators on cybersecurity, and recent enforcement actions related to cyber breaches, it … Continue reading Cybersecurity Best Practices for Broker-Dealers and Advisers for 2015
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced enforcement actions against 22 municipal underwriting firms for violations in municipal bond offerings. The actions are the second round of filings against underwriters under … Continue reading SEC Sanctions Underwriting Firms for Fraudulent Municipal Bond Offerings
In April 2014, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA“) rolled out the CRD Public Records Validation Initiative to conduct a review of public records available for the entire population of … Continue reading CRD Public Records Validation Initiative Evolving to Ongoing Validation
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently approved amendments to the Financial Industry Regulatory authority (FINRA) rules that lower the evidentiary standard to impose a temporary cease and desist order … Continue reading FINRA Rules Amended to Expedite Cease and Desist Orders
The North American Securities Administrators Association (“NASAA”) formally adopted a Model State Rule which, if adopted by each state, will exempt M&A Brokers from having to register as securities brokers … Continue reading NASAA Adopts Model M&A State Rule
On October 6, 2015, Daniel LeGaye of The LeGaye Law Firm was a co-speaker at the 2015 SILA National Education Conference, which was held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & … Continue reading 2015 SILA National Education Conference
FINRA believes that effective liquidity management is a critical control function at broker-dealers and across firms in the financial sector. Failure to manage liquidity has contributed to both individual firm … Continue reading FINRA Issues Liquidity Risk Management Guidance
Every two years, state securities examiners voluntarily report sample data from their investment adviser examinations to the North American Securities Administrators Association’s (NASAA) Investment Adviser Operations Project Group. The 2015 … Continue reading State Exam Programs Reflect Improved Compliance by State Regulated Advisers
On October 6, 2015, Daniel LeGaye of The LeGaye Law Firm will be a co-speaker at the 2015 SILA National Education Conference. The panels’ topic is “Walk the Line or … Continue reading Daniel LeGaye Guest Speaker on Current Regulatory Enforcement Environment
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced that its Board of Governors approved a rulemaking item to help firms better protect seniors and other vulnerable adults from financial exploitation. The … Continue reading FINRA Board Approves Rulemaking Item to Protect Seniors
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that R.T. Jones Capital Equities Management, a St. Louis-based investment adviser, has agreed to settle charges that it failed to establish cybersecurity policies … Continue reading SEC Sanctions Investment Adviser $75,000 for Cyberattack
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced that as a result of a 2014 onsite exam, it found securities violations including various misleading sales pitches, customer account churning and other … Continue reading FINRA Cracksdown on Broker Migration
The Office of the Ombudsman for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) recently issued its 2014 Report regarding its activities. The primary mission of the Ombudsman’s Office is to provide assistance to investors, … Continue reading FINRA Ombudsman Office Releases 2014 Report
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) a has censured and fined Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. $2 million for net capital deficiencies and for related supervisory failures. The net capital … Continue reading Net Capital Deficiency Costs Charles Schwab Millions
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) has issued an additional Risk Alert regarding the Targeted Industry Reviews and Examinations Initiative for the second round of cybersecurity … Continue reading SEC Exam Program Doubles Up Focus on Cybersecurity
The T+2 Industry Steering Committee (T + 2 ISC) has released a white paper outlining the timeline and activities required to move to a two-day settlement cycle (T+2) in the U.S. … Continue reading T + 2 Settlement Cycle White Paper Released
The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) has filed a Notice of Rule Change with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to apply the limitations on business-related gift-giving that currently applies to … Continue reading MSRB Seeks Approval to Amend Gifts Rule
The Securities and Exchange Commission is warning brokerages to better monitor the sales of risky complex investments to their retail clients. In a recently issued National Exam Program Risk Alert, … Continue reading SEC to Broker-Dealers: Better Supervise Sales of Risky Products
The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) announced in Regulatory Notice 2015-13 that it will be raising the fees assessed to its registrants (brokers, dealers, and municipal securities dealers (collectively “dealers”) … Continue reading MSRB to Raise Annual and Initial Fees
FINRA has announced that later this year, it will transition the subordinated loan submission process to an electronic platform, via the Firm Gateway. The online system will simplify the submission … Continue reading FINRA Announces New Electronic Subordinated Loans System
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) has filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) to adopt NASD Rule 3040 (Private Securities Transactions of an Associated … Continue reading FINRA Proposes to Adopt FINRA Rule 3280 – Private Securities Transactions
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the adoption of FINRA Rule 2241 ( Research Analysts and Research Reports), a consolidated rule to address conflicts of interest relating to the … Continue reading SEC Approves Rule Addressing Conflicts of Interest in Research Reports
FINRA recently issued a Targeted Exam Letter that is focused on conflicts of interest with respect to compensation practices for retail brokerage firms. As noted in FINRA’s Annual Priorities Letter, conflicts of … Continue reading FINRA Issues Targeted Exam Letter: Compensation Conflicts of Interest Review
The Basel Institute on Governance recently published the Basel Anti-Money Laundering (AML) AML Index for 2015. The report provides an annual risk rating of money laundering and terrorist financing by ranking countries … Continue reading Basel Institute Publishes the 2015 Basel AML Index
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has finally reproposed a rule requiring investment advisers that are required to be registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to establish … Continue reading AML Programs to be Required for Federal Investment Advisers
The State of Texas sanctioned Citigroup Global Markets Inc. for failure to monitor the registration status of sales assistants, some of whom accepted client orders without being appropriately licensed. Texas was part of … Continue reading State Regulators Jump on Bandwagon of Sanctioning Wall Street Brokerages
Guggenheim Partners Investment Management LLC agreed to pay a $20 million penalty to settle charges brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it breached its fiduciary duty by … Continue reading Guggenheim Partners Sanctioned for Failure to Disclose Conflict to Clients
The Securities and Exchange Commission has finally adopted the final rule t requiring public companies to disclose the ratio of the compensation of its chief executive officer (CEO) to the median … Continue reading SEC Adopts Rule for Pay Ratio Disclosure
On August 6, 2015, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a No Action Letter to Citizen VC, Inc. (CVC) that appears to have further loosened the prior No Action … Continue reading Substantive Pre-Existing Relationships Possible in On-Line Private Placements
FINRA issued Regulatory Notice 15-27 to remind firms engaging in municipal securities transactions that their written supervisory procedures should identify the process for detecting, resolving and preventing the consequences of firm short positions … Continue reading FINRA Issues Guidance Relating to Firm Short Positions & Fails-to-Receive in Municipal Securities
The SEC has approved amendments to FINRA Rule 1250 (Continuing Education Requirements) to provide for a Web-based delivery method for completing the Regulatory Element of the Continuing Education (CE) requirements. The CE requirements … Continue reading Online Delivery of the FINRA Regulatory Element of Continuing Education Approved
The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted Rule 206(4)-5 (“Pay to Play Rule”) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 in 2010. The Pay to Play Rule prohibited investment advisers … Continue reading Pay to Play Ban on Third-Party Solicitation Now Effective
The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), has approved the adoption of new FINRA Rule 2242 (Debt Research Analysts and Debt Research Reports) to address conflicts of interest relating to the publication and … Continue reading SEC Approves New FINRA Debt Research Analysts & Report Rules
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) has filed a proposed rule change to amend FINRA Rule 2210 (Communications with the Public) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The proposed … Continue reading FINRA Proposes Change to Rule 2210 (Communications with the Public)
FINRA has extended the deadline to complete the 2015 Risk Control Assessment Survey(RCA) to July 31, 2015. The RCA is a survey that FINRA uses to better understand the business activities in … Continue reading FINRA Extends Deadline for 2015 Risk Control Assessment
The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced a whistleblower award of more than $3 million to a company insider whose information helped the SEC crack a complex fraud. The multi-million … Continue reading SEC Awards Whistleblower Over $3 Million Award
Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Mary Jo White led a multi-agency event on July 15 to support the Military Consumer Protection Day 2015, highlighting how service members can best protect … Continue reading SEC Chair May Jo White Participates in Military Consumer Protection Day
In her opening remarks at the 2015 National Compliance Outreach Program for Broker-Dealers SEC Chair Mary Jo White set the tone for the program, and addressed a number of issues. Most significant was her attempt … Continue reading SEC Chair Mary Jo White Sets the Tone at the Top
Oregon has joined California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and Washington, D.C. in the “Ban the Box” … Continue reading The Impact of “Ban the Box” Legislation on FINRA Broker-Dealers
Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced bipartisan legislation in the Senate to give the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) another tool to crack down on violations of securities laws … Continue reading Bill Introduced to Significantly Increase SEC Penalties
The SEC Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) recently issued a Risk Alert regarding the Targeted Industry Reviews and Examinations Initiative related to retirement accounts. The Risk Alert noted … Continue reading SEC Launches Retirement Targeted Exam Initiative
In April 2014, FINRA announced it would conduct a review of public records available for the entire population of approximately 630,000 active registered representatives (RRs) for financial disclosures that may … Continue reading CRD Public Records Validation Initiative
FINRA is requesting comments in Regulatory Notice 15-22 on a revised proposal to adopt the NASD and Incorporated NYSE rules regarding discretionary accounts and transactions as FINRA Rule 3260 (Discretionary … Continue reading FINRA Requests Comments on Revised Proposal Regarding Discretionary Accounts
In Regulatory Notice 15-25, FINRA released updates to interpretations in the Interpretations of Financial and Operational Rules that have been communicated to FINRA by the staff of the SEC’s Division of … Continue reading FINRA Updates the Interpretations of Financial & Operational Rules
The Code of Arbitration Procedure for Customer Disputes (Customer Code) and the Code of Arbitration Procedure for Industry Disputes (Industry Code) (together, codes) govern the payments that FINRA makes to … Continue reading SEC Approves Amendments to the Codes of Arbitration Procedure to Increase the Fees Assessed for Late Cancellation or Postponement of a Hearing
The SEC announced on July 1, 2015 that Deloitte & Touche LLP (Deloitte) was charged by the SEC with violating auditor independence rules when its consulting affiliate, Deloitte Consulting LLP, maintained a … Continue reading Deloitte & Touche Charged With Violating Auditor Independence Rules
Based upon a public statement issued by SEC Commissioner Michael S. Piwowar and Commissioner Kara M. Stein earlier this week, it appears that that the plan to move from a three-day … Continue reading T+2 Trade Settlement on Regulatory Horizon
FINRA Rule 3110(e) (Responsibility of Member to Investigate Applicants for Registration) is effective as of July 1, 2015. The new rule requires, prior to registration, that broker-dealers conduct an investigation … Continue reading Background Investigations Now Required by FINRA
The U.S. Department of the Treasury (“Treasury Department”) submitted its Semiannual Regulatory Agenda for review by The Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) in April 2015. The semiannual regulatory agenda … Continue reading FinCEN Re-Proposes AML Rule for Investment Advisers
The last 18 months has found the financial industry in the spotlight for cybersecurity breaches, and as a result, the SEC and FINRA are ramping up their expectations regarding cybersecurity for … Continue reading Financial Industry Cybersecurity Standards Not Modeled After Government Agencies, Thankfully …
The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) is requesting comment on a proposal to modify the application of the standard of independence for the one public member of its Board of Directors … Continue reading MSRB Requests Comments on Alternative Standard of Independence for Investor Representative on its Board
FINRA’s announced a new ad campaign that is meant to underscore the ease and importance of checking BrokerCheck before investing. In tangent with the print ad released, FINRA plans to … Continue reading FINRA Launches National Ad Campaign