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FINRA Warns Firms Regarding Fraudulent Account Transfers

Posted on April 5th, 2023 at 1:54 PM
FINRA Warns Firms Regarding Fraudulent Account Transfers

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is warning financial advisory firms about a recent increase in fraudulent transfers of client accounts via the Automated Customer Account Transfer Service (ACATS).

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Morgan Stanley Ordered to Pay $782,000 Over Mismanagement of Client’s Estate

Posted on April 4th, 2023 at 1:05 PM
Morgan Stanley Ordered to Pay $782,000 Over Mismanagement of Client’s Estate

A Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitration panel has ordered Morgan Stanley to pay $782,000 to a client’s estate after the firm allegedly ignored court-ordered limits when permitting a conservator to withdraw from the account.

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Non-Traded REIT Redemptions Exceed 350% of Fundraising in February

Posted on April 3rd, 2023 at 1:31 PM
Non-Traded REIT Redemptions Exceed 350% of Fundraising in February

Fundraising among non-traded real estate investment trusts has dipped to $489 million in February 2023, which constitutes the lowest point since August 2020.

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SEC Charges Financial Advisor With Misappropriating Funds From NBA Players

Posted on March 31st, 2023 at 1:18 PM
SEC Charges Financial Advisor With Misappropriating Funds From NBA Players

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged a former Morgan Stanley advisor, Darryl Cohen, with misappropriating nearly $1 million from three current and former NBA players over a two-and-a-half-year period.

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Coinbase Receives SEC Wells Notice Regarding Intent to File Suit Over Crypto Offerings

Posted on March 30th, 2023 at 1:20 PM
Coinbase Receives SEC Wells Notice Regarding Intent to File Suit Over Crypto Offerings

Coinbase Global announced that it has received a Wells Notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) declaring the regulator’s intent to file an enforcement action against the cryptocurrency exchange.

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FINRA Suspends Long Island Advisor Over Inaccurate Client Contact Notes

Posted on March 29th, 2023 at 2:31 PM
FINRA Suspends Long Island Advisor Over Inaccurate Client Contact Notes

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has issued a two-month suspension to a Long Island-based advisor, Derek Rehill, for allegedly recording inaccurate notes related to four phone calls with clients.

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SEC Charges Financial Advisor and Firm for Defrauding Clients with Annuity Sales

Posted on March 28th, 2023 at 3:04 PM
SEC Charges Financial Advisor and Firm for Defrauding Clients with Annuity Sales

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged a Massachusetts-based financial advisor, Jeffrey Cutter, and his firm, Cutter Financial Group, for failing to disclose conflicts of interest in connection with annuity sales. 

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Heartland Bank & Trust Co. Agrees to $9 Million Settlement For Allegedly Aiding and Abetting a Ponzi Scheme

Posted on March 24th, 2023 at 2:11 PM
Heartland Bank & Trust Co. Agrees to $9 Million Settlement For Allegedly Aiding and Abetting  a Ponzi Scheme

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed to a $9 million settlement
with Heartland Bank & Trust Co. over the bank’s alleged role in aiding and abetting a $75
million Ponzi scheme.

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Morgan Stanley Obtains TRO Against Pennsylvania LPL Advisor Over Inherited Accounts and Misrepresentations

Posted on March 23rd, 2023 at 1:13 PM
Morgan Stanley Obtains TRO Against Pennsylvania LPL Advisor Over Inherited Accounts and  Misrepresentations

A federal judge has awarded Morgan Stanley a temporary restraining order (TRO)
against a Pennsylvania-based advisor who recently departed for LPL Financial.

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Sanford Bernstein & Co. and Alliance Bernstein Face FINRA Arbitration Claim Over Options Advantage Strategy

Posted on March 22nd, 2023 at 2:08 PM
Sanford Bernstein & Co. and Alliance Bernstein Face FINRA Arbitration Claim Over Options Advantage Strategy

Sanford Bernstein & Co. and Alliance Bernstein (Bernstein) are facing what could be the first of several Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitration claims related to its Options Advantage Strategy.

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