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Financial Industry Regulatory Authority

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  • September 5, 2018

In latest A-share discount snafu, broker-dealer pays $1.37 million to clients

Lincoln Investment Planning overcharged certain clients for 7 1/2 years.

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  • August 28, 2018

Finra bars former Wells Fargo broker terminated for allegedly asking a client for a loan

The Texas-based financial adviser failed to participate in regulator's investigation.

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  • August 28, 2018

Kovack re-elected to Finra board

Paige Pierce wins small-firm seat, Janney Montgomery Scott CEO Timothy Scheve takes large-firm seat

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  • August 23, 2018

Finra arbitrators order Pennsylvania brokerage to pay client $1 million in damages

James E. Grimes accused Trustmont Financial of breaching fiduciary duty in a case related to two annuity exchanges and a private REIT.

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  • News
  • August 22, 2018

SEC chairman Jay Clayton calls for end to broker sales contests

Top regulator says such incentives prevent brokers from acting in clients' best interests.

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  • News
  • August 20, 2018

Finra fines Interactive Brokers $5.5 million for short-sale violations

Regulator says firm did not have adequate procedures in place to comply with regulations

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How a hacker led to Finra censuring and fining a broker-dealer

Buttonwood Partners of Madison, Wis., fined $50,000 over unauthorized transfers.

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  • August 14, 2018

Finra panel awards clients $5 million for churning, but from defunct brokerage

Dairy farmer clients' $1.5 million portfolio incurred $1.3 million in trading costs, but will they be able to collect?

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  • News
  • August 10, 2018

SEC charges former UBS broker with $4 million scam

John Maccoll, who was fired from firm and barred by Finra, also faces criminal charges

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  • News
  • August 10, 2018

SEC bars former adviser, orders him to pay $1.58 million

Agency says Jinesh Brahmbhatt failed to disclose conflicts to his young, pro athlete clients.

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Registered reps, firms in brokerage industry decline: new Finra report

Regulator publishes first-ever snapshot of sector it oversees.

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  • News
  • August 8, 2018

Finra bars former UBS rep for failure to provide information

Regulator was investigating Alex Herrera's real estate deals with clients

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  • News
  • August 7, 2018

Deluge of comment letters to SEC shows usual split on raising broker standards

Industry groups support SEC advice rule proposal, investor advocates call for overhaul.

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  • August 6, 2018

Ohio brokerage tries to buck Finra settlement

Westminster Financial Securities said to be reneging on agreement to pay elder client, including for a $200,000 bronze bear purportedly purchased from a broker's mother.

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  • August 1, 2018

Former dissident candidate for Finra board now runs with board imprimatur

Three years ago, Brian Kovack won an upset bid as a dissident candidate for a Finra board seat.

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  • July 30, 2018

Finra asking firms for comments on fintech innovation

Regulator wants to know what it can do to provide support.

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  • July 26, 2018

Finra consolidates enforcement program in hopes of delivering consistency, transparency

Regulator says move will ensure unified approach in charging, sanctions.

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Finra whacks Advisor Group, NPH with $2.7 million in fines over variable annuity sales

Eight broker-dealers censured for supervisory laxity in monitoring VA exchanges.

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  • News
  • July 23, 2018

Democrats criticize SEC advice rule, push for fiduciary standard

If party takes over House in 2019, look for increased pressure on the regulator for a stricter duty.

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  • July 20, 2018

Wells Fargo takes $8.7 million arbitration hit over Puerto Rican bonds

Finra panel says firm and broker are liable for damages, interest, fees and costs.