SEC Approves “Pay-to-Play” and Related Rules for Capital Acquisition Brokers (CABs)
FINRA today released a year-end report on the FINRA Securities Helpline for Seniors 1-844-57-HELPS (1-844-574-3577), which has fielded more than 2,500 calls and helped investors recover nearly $750,000 in voluntary reimbursements from firms since its launch in April. The report highlights important lessons for investors gleaned from calls and lays out effective practices for firms to consider when working with senior investors.
Total of 56 Settlements Reached with Member Firms Resulting in $89 Million in Restitution to Eligible Charitable and Retirement Accounts
WASHINGTON—FINRA announced that it has reached settlements with 56 member firms and obtained a total of $89 million in restitution for nearly 110,000 charitable and retirement accounts as a result of its mutual fund fee waiver initiative. All of the firms,
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On December 28, 2005, the Securities and Exchange Commission
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Congress has recently enacted legislation that expands the number of criminal or civil offenses that are considered statutory disqualifications under the securities laws. Any felony conviction, certain foreign convictions,
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 theMunicipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB).
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).
Based on the information provided in your application, and conditioned upon Tradeweb Direct providing the items listed below, the staff has determined that Tradeweb Direct meets the specified criteria and hereby grants, pursuant to FINRA Rule 9610, Tradeweb Direct an exemption from the trade reporting obligation under FINRA Rule 6730, subject to the monthly transaction reporting obligation and remission of the transaction reporting fees based on the fee schedule set forth in Rule 7730(b)(1) for each exempted sell transaction occurring on the ATS.
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On May 28, 1993, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved amendments to Part VI, Section 8 of Schedule D to the NASD® By-Laws that will assist members in meeting their obligations under SEC rules 10b-6 and 10b-6A. The amendments require that the
