FINRA Cracking Down on “No Fee” Advertising

FINRA recently expressed concerns about broker-dealers who advertise “free” or “no fee”…

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New Report: FINRA Fines Trending Downward

FINRA fines are significantly lower for the first half of 2013, according…

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FINRA Enforcement Set to Break Records

FINRA is on pace to break its own enforcement records, based on…

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FINRA Taking a Closer Look at Conflicts of Interest: Are You Prepared?

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) wants to know how you identify…

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FINRA Wants to Make It Easier To Clear Your Good Name

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is seeking comment on proposed new…

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What Were FINRA’s Top Enforcement Priorities for 2011?

In 2011, enforcement actions and fines by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority…

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Merrill Lynch Fined $1 Million for Failing to Arbitrate Employee Disputes

As we discussed last week, when advisers switch firms, it can often…

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FINRA Outlines Top Enforcement Priorities for Broker-Dealers

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority recently released its regulatory and examination priorities…

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Adviser Update: Will FINRA and the SEC Be the New Dynamic Duo?

Advisers can expect the relationship between the Securities and Exchange Commission and…

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FINRA: Merrill Lynch Adviser Cannot Solicit Former Clients for One Year

Advisers should be aware that changing firms could lead to legal headaches,…

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