WASHINGTON — The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) today announced that it has sanctioned five firms a total of more than $4.48 million for unfairly obtaining the reimbursement of fees they paid to the California Public Securities Association (Cal PSA) from the proceeds of municipal and state bond offerings.
WASHINGTON — The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced today that it has filed a complaint against Roman Sledziejowski, President and owner of Brooklyn, NY-based brokerage firm TWS Financial, LLC, charging him with defrauding three customers of more than $4 million through a scheme, carried on primarily outside the securities firm, involving converting client funds to his personal use while providing falsified account statements to his customers.
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FINRA will conduct its Annual Meeting of firms on Friday, August 7, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time in the FINRA Visitors Center at 1735 K Street, NW, Washington, D.C. The purpose of the meeting is to elect individuals to fill one small firm seat and one large firm seat on the FINRA Board of Governors (FINRA Board).1
It is important that all eligible firms be represented by proxy or in
WASHINGTON — The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) today announced that it has expelled WJB Capital Group, Inc. for misstating its financial records and for engaging in securities transactions while it was below its required net capital. FINRA also barred the firm's Chief Executive Officer, Craig A. Rothfeld, from the securities industry, and barred the firm's Chief Financial Officer, Gregory S. Maleski, from acting in a principal capacity.
Washington, DC — The FINRA Investor Education Foundation launched its fourth general grant program today, formally inviting non-profit groups and researchers to apply for funding for projects that support its mission of providing Americans with the knowledge, skills and tools necessary for financial success. The Foundation is interested in funding projects that will reach and actively engage at-
The FINRA Investor Education Foundation announced today that BrightScore®, an online credit management tool, will be offered free of charge to active duty military personnel and their spouses to help them manage their credit wisely. BrightScorea new offering of the FINRA Foundation's multifaceted SaveAndInvest.org Military Financial Education Programis presented in partnership with the InCharge Institute of America.
Scottsdale, AZ — The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced today that registered personnel and other frontline staff now can learn about their compliance obligations when working with senior customers through the latest in FINRA's series of free, instructional webcasts.
The interaction of securities industry professionals and the growing senior population raises
This session provides an overview of new developments and trends in enforcement, including enforcement priorities. Panelists highlight noteworthy decisions and settlements that illustrate FINRA priorities, and provide guidance on regulatory and compliance practices.
WASHINGTON - The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced today that it has fined Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. $3.5 million for providing inaccurate mortgage performance information, supervisory failures and other violations in connection with subprime residential mortgage-backed securitizations (RMBS).
TO: All NASD Members and Level 2 and Level 3 Subscribers
The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved amendments to Schedule D of the Association's By-Laws with respect to the rules which permit the aggregation or "bunching" of orders in NASDAQ National Market System securities into a single transaction report.
Under the amendments, which are effective immediately, orders
