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New FINRA Rule Reining In Rogue Brokerages Becomes Effective

January 5th, 2022 at 1:47 PM
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) adopted a new rule in 2020 that is designed to rein in rogue brokerage firms.
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FINRA Fines Two Firms Over Mutual Fund Sales

January 4th, 2022 at 1:16 PM
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has fined Emerson Equity $1.7 million, citing several years of faulty supervision of short-term mutual fund trades.
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Notable 2021 Ponzi Schemes

January 3rd, 2022 at 1:16 PM
While 2021 was anything but an ordinary year, numerous advisors were indicted for conducting Ponzi schemes similar to previous years.
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CFP Board is the New Sheriff and it is Not Your Friend

October 24th, 2020 at 1:41 PM
Here's why CFP Board discipline can trigger a 'death spiral' for financial advisors, from public press releases to plaintiff lawsuits.
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