Tagged with "Eccleston Law"

Reg BI Violations Lead to FINRA's Fine on Another Broker-Dealer

Posted on September 19th, 2023 at 10:26 AM
Reg BI Violations Lead to FINRA's Fine on Another Broker-Dealer

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has fined and censured broker-dealer Network 1 Financial Securities and its chief compliance officer for violating Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI).

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Troubles at an Arizona Park Funded by Municipal Bonds Are a Warning to Investors

Posted on September 18th, 2023 at 2:20 PM
Troubles at an Arizona Park Funded by Municipal Bonds Are a Warning to Investors

The recent financial troubles at a sports arena in Mesa, Arizona, demonstrate that not all municipal bonds are equally safe.

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Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Join $500 Million Lawsuit Settlement

Posted on September 15th, 2023 at 1:35 PM
Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Join $500 Million Lawsuit Settlement

Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and UBS AG have agreed to settle an antitrust class action by pension funds over their control of the market for stock loans for hedging and short selling, according to Bloomberg Law.

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SEC's Examination of RIAs Focuses on Leadership Changes

Posted on September 14th, 2023 at 10:09 AM
SEC's Examination of RIAs Focuses on Leadership Changes

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Examinations issued a risk alert announcing its new focus.

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SEC Introduces Stricter Fee Disclosure Rules for Hedge Funds and Private Equity Firms

Posted on September 13th, 2023 at 1:16 PM
SEC Introduces Stricter Fee Disclosure Rules for Hedge Funds and Private Equity Firms

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted new rules that will compel hedge funds and private equity firms to provide more transparent information about their fees and impose restrictions on granting special privileges to investors.

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Massachusetts Supreme Court Affirms Fiduciary Duty Rule for Brokers

Posted on September 12th, 2023 at 11:36 AM
Massachusetts Supreme Court Affirms Fiduciary Duty Rule for Brokers

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that William Galvin, the state's top securities regulator, acted within his authority in September 2020 when he established the state's investment advice rule, which imposed a fiduciary duty rule on financial advisors.

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Unregistered Broker Faces SEC Charges for Illegally Selling Securities

Posted on September 11th, 2023 at 11:31 AM
Unregistered Broker Faces SEC Charges for Illegally Selling Securities

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Blake Cathey with unlawfully selling securities of Florida-based Accanito Equity LLC, Accanito Equity II LLC, Accanito Equity III LLC, and Accanito Equity IV LLC to retail investors.

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Morgan Stanley Ordered to Pay $1.8 Million to Investor

Posted on September 7th, 2023 at 4:08 PM
Morgan Stanley Ordered to Pay $1.8 Million to Investor

In a recent decision, three arbitrators from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) ordered Morgan Stanley to pay $1.8 million in damages to a former customer.

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Pennsylvania Financial Advisor Terminated Following Lawsuit

Posted on September 6th, 2023 at 3:42 PM
Pennsylvania Financial Advisor Terminated Following Lawsuit

LPL Financial has terminated John A. Dougherty following his being sued for allegedly over-leveraging an investor's account using a $5 million securities-based loan and assisting him in an external investment.

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Wells Fargo Resolves SEC Dispute Over Advisory Fees

Posted on September 5th, 2023 at 1:18 PM
Wells Fargo Resolves SEC Dispute Over Advisory Fees

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced charges against Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC (collectively, “Wells Fargo”).

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FINRA Suspends Former Wells Fargo Broker Over Unapproved Real Estate Venture

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) suspended former Wells Fargo broker George J. Cairnes for four months and fined him $25,000 for engaging in unapproved real estate outside business activity, according to a settlement letter issued.

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Former Ameriprise Broker Ordered to Pay $2.2 Million for Elder Exploitation

A Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitration panel has ordered Eric A. Dupre to pay nearly $2.2 million in damages to his former firm and two customers following allegations of theft and elder exploitation.

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Former Wells Fargo Representative Suspended for Unauthorized Texting and Obstruction

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has suspended former Wells Fargo representative Eyan M. Townsend for one year and fined him $10,000 for using personal text messages to conduct business and attempting to obstruct an internal investigation by deleting those communications.