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FINRA Implements New Rule for Unpaid Arbitration Awards

Posted on June 8th, 2020 at 4:16 PM
FINRA Implements New Rule for Unpaid Arbitration Awards

In a Regulatory Notice, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) detailed amendments to its Membership Application Program (“MAP”) rules. The MAP rule amendments are designed to further encourage the timely payment of FINRA arbitration awards.

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FINRA Establishes New Rules for Unpaid Arbitration Awards

Posted on May 27th, 2020 at 3:59 PM
FINRA Establishes New Rules for Unpaid Arbitration Awards

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) announced new rules aimed at member firms and registered representatives who have unpaid FINRA arbitration awards.  Pursuant to the new rules, FINRA may deny new membership to a firm or registered representative if that rep or firm has pending arbitration claims against them in which there is a concern about payment of a potential award.  Additionally, the new rule will require firms with substantial unpaid arbitration awards to submit an application for continued FINRA membership and also subject these firms to heightened scrutiny by FINRA if those firms try to shift assets, management or owners to another firm.

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