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PIABA Urges SEC to Limit RIAs' Mandatory Arbitration and Mandate Disclosure of Client Claims

Posted on July 28th, 2023 at 11:02 AM
PIABA Urges SEC to Limit RIAs' Mandatory Arbitration and Mandate Disclosure of Client Claims

The Public Investors Advocate Bar Association (PIABA), a trade group representing plaintiffs' lawyers, has urged the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to take action against the "broken" arbitration system used by investors bringing claims against registered investment advisers (RIAs).

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FINRA Arbitration Claims Decline

Posted on May 13th, 2022 at 12:20 PM
FINRA Arbitration Claims Decline

Fewer investors have been filing arbitration claims to recover their investment losses. However, industry experts anticipate that the case count may climb, if not skyrocket, later this year due to recent market volatility.

 
 

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FINRA Announces New Rule To Expedite Arbitration Cases For Those Who Are Ill Or Over 75

Posted on March 24th, 2022 at 1:13 PM
FINRA Announces New Rule To Expedite Arbitration Cases For Those Who Are Ill Or Over 75

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) intends to amend its rules to permit expedited arbitration cases for parties who are 75 or older or are seriously ill.

 
 

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Judge Vacates Arbitration Award, Condemning Wells Fargo, Attorney and FINRA

Posted on February 8th, 2022 at 2:42 PM
Judge Vacates Arbitration Award, Condemning Wells Fargo, Attorney and FINRA

A Georgia Superior Court judge has vacated an arbitration award that Wells Fargo had obtained nearly 3 years ago involving a client who sued the firm for mismanaging his account and, in doing so, has rocked the industry with sweeping, serious allegations of misconduct and conspiracy.

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Stephens Wins $18.2 Million In Raiding Claim Against Ben Edwards

Posted on February 4th, 2022 at 12:48 PM
Stephens Wins $18.2 Million In Raiding Claim Against Ben Edwards

Stephens, Inc. has won nearly $18.2 million in an arbitration claim against Benjamin Edwards & Company over the raiding of an Arkansas branch.

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