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Certified Crypto Investor Fraud Specialist

Certified Crypto Investor Fraud Specialist (C2IFS-C3O)

Designation Essentials
Status Currently offered and recognized by the issuing organization
Issuing Organization Association of Certified Crypto Compliance Officers (AC3O)
Qualification and Training Requirements
Prerequisites

Candidates must:

  • be at least 18 years of age and
  • hold a bachelor's degree or have prior experience in investment-related roles.
Designation Training Requirements

Self-paced, online training program

Designation Exam Type

Online, closed-book final exam

Continuing Education Requirements

10 hours every two years

Verification and Complaints
Online Designation Resource

Online at AC30 Validation Portal

Investor Complaint Process

Submit complaints via email to [email protected].

Published List of Disciplined Designees

None

2023078630201 Raymond James & Associates, Inc. CRD 705 AWC ks.pdf

From at least January 2018 through October 2024, Raymond James failed to report approximately 2.56 million fractional share liquidations to the FINRA/Nasdaq Trade Reporting Facility (TRF) and the Over-the-Counter Reporting Facility (ORF), in violation of FINRA Rules 6380A, 6622, and 2010. From at least January 2018 through October 2024, Raymond James failed to establish and maintain a supervisory system reasonably designed to comply with its reporting obligations for fractional share trades, in violation of FINRA Rules 3110 and 2010.