The Neutral Corner—Volume 2, 2021
Mission Statement
Zoom Zooming into Mediations In COVID-Times (by James Yellen, FINRA Arbitrator and Mediator)
FINRA Virtual Mediations (by Narielle Robinson, FINRA Mediation Case Administrator)
Bits, Bytes and E-Discovery Fights: Part II (by Lisa Miller, FINRA Arbitrator)
Is That Your Final Decision? (by Shannon Bond, FINRA Associate Regional Director,
Firm Ordered to Pay Approximately $70 Million for Systemic Supervisory Failures and Significant Harm Suffered by Millions of Customers
WASHINGTON—FINRA announced today that it has fined Robinhood Financial LLC $57 million and ordered the firm to pay approximately $12.6 million in restitution, plus interest, to thousands of harmed customers. The sanctions represent the largest financial penalty
FINRA and FINRA Foundation Issue Special Notice Soliciting Comment on Ways to Reach and Educate Novice Investors
WASHINGTON—FINRA today announced it has launched a multi-year, multi-faceted $30 million initiative to explore innovative ways to reach and educate investors, especially new, self-directed retail investors who conduct transactions through online accounts or using mobile apps.
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From our review of FINRA’s website information on diversity and Regulatory Notice 21-17, it is our opinion that your efforts are commendable and on target to promoting and encouraging diversity in the industry and at FINRA. The programs that you have established e.g. your Internal Racial Justice Task Force, Annual Diversity Summit and the Racial Justice Task Force should help identify barriers to