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FINRA Bars Alpine Securities Over Allegations Over Misappropriation and Excessive Fees

Posted on March 31st, 2022 at 1:30 PM
FINRA Bars Alpine Securities Over Allegations Over Misappropriation and Excessive Fees

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has barred a Salt Lake City-based advisory firm, Alpine Securities, from the industry and has ordered the firm to pay nearly $2.3 million in restitution.

 
 

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More Ex-Morgan Stanley FAs Demand Deferred Comp — in Arbitration

Posted on March 30th, 2022 at 10:02 AM

Eccleston Law is representing 10 ex-Morgan Stanley advisors in their claim over forfeited deferred compensation which was filed last week with FINRA.

 
 

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FINRA Settles With Two Advisory Firms Over Improper Sales Of GPB Private Placements

Posted on March 29th, 2022 at 12:00 PM
FINRA Settles With Two Advisory Firms Over Improper Sales Of GPB Private Placements

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has agreed to settlements with two advisory firms over improper sales of GPB Capital Holdings private placements to investors.

 
 

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FINRA’s Top Five Fine Categories for 2021

Posted on March 28th, 2022 at 3:28 PM
FINRA’s Top Five Fine Categories for 2021

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) issued $91 million in fines in 2021, which constitutes a 60% increase from $57 million in 2020, according to ThinkAdvisor. The 2021 fine total is the highest since 2016 when FINRA imposed $174 million in fines. However, much of FINRA’s 2021 total constitutes Robinhood’s payment of $57 million in fines and $12.6 million in restitution relating to supervisory failures and investor harm.

 

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FINRA Bars Former UBS Advisor For Failing To Cooperate In Investigation

Posted on March 28th, 2022 at 8:45 AM
FINRA Bars Former UBS Advisor For Failing To Cooperate In Investigation

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has barred a former Minnesota-based UBS advisor after he failed to cooperate with FINRA’s probe into allegations that he recommended that a client invest in “risky” outside businesses, according to the settlement letter.

 
 

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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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FINRA Board Approves New Remote-Inspection Rules

Posted on March 22nd, 2022 at 11:20 AM
FINRA Board Approves New Remote-Inspection Rules

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has approved new regulatory rules that could permit financial advisory firms to continue conducting remote inspections in the future.

 
 

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Hightower Alleges Former Advisor Used RIA Sale Proceeds To Open Competing Firm

Posted on March 15th, 2022 at 11:55 AM

Hightower Advisors has filed suit against a former advisor, John Gibson, alleging that he improperly solicited his former clients to join him at a competing firm.

 

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J.P. Morgan Loses TRO Bid Against Former Advisor

Posted on March 14th, 2022 at 1:28 PM
J.P. Morgan Loses TRO Bid Against Former Advisor

A New Jersey federal court has denied J.P. Morgan’s request for a temporary restraining order (TRO) against an advisor who joined Wells Fargo in February 2022.

 
 

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FINRA Issues FAQ On Senior Exploitation Rules

Posted on March 9th, 2022 at 12:58 PM
FINRA Issues FAQ On Senior Exploitation Rules

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has released a frequently asked questions (FAQ) guidance on new rules the regulator has enforced pertaining to financial exploitation of seniors.

 
 

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