WASHINGTON - The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced today that it has barred broker Jeffrey Rubin of Lighthouse Point, Florida, from the securities industry for making unsuitable recommendations to his customer, an NFL player, to invest in illiquid, high-risk securities issued in connection with a now-bankrupt casino in Alabama. As a result, the customer lost approximately $3 million.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission recently approved amendments to Article IV, Section 3, of the NASD By-Laws and
<p>The FINRA Board of Governors will consider the following rulemaking items at its December 2015 meeting. After the meeting, FINRA will notify firms via email about the Board’s actions on these items and anticipated next steps, if any.</p>
FINRA has taken disciplinary actions against the following firms and individuals for violations of FINRA rules; federal securities laws, rules and regulations; and the rules of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB).
Amendments To Guidelines Regarding California Arbitration Proceedings
Information in NASD Notice to Members 99-10 (February), which applies to NASD Regulation, Inc. (NASD RegulationSM) arbitration proceedings in California, and governs the activities of non-California attorneys, has been amended and should be reviewed by anyone participating in a California arbitration proceeding. The original
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Business Conduct and Responsibility Rules
Effective Date: October 15, 2002
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On October 15, 2002, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved rule
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Through this Notice, NASD announces the election results for the District Committees and the District Nominating Committees. The newly elected District Committee members will serve until 2006.
District 10 (New York) had an additional
August 2021
FINRA is conducting a review of Firm Name practices and controls related to the opening of options accounts and related areas, including account supervision, communications and diligence.
The requests below pertain to both self-directed accounts and accounts in which registered representatives recommended options but excludes both institutional1 and managed accounts and covers the
FINRA today announced it has fined Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. $12.5 million for significant supervisory failures related to research and trading-related information it disseminated to its employees, called ‘hoots’ or ‘squawks,’ over internal speakers commonly known as ‘squawk boxes.’
SEC Approves Consolidated FINRA Rule on the Sale of Securities in a Fixed Price Offering
