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Washington, DC - The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced today that it has filed a complaint against David Lerner & Associates, Inc. (DLA), of Syosset, NY, charging the firm with soliciting investors to purchase shares in Apple REIT Ten, a non-traded $2 billion Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), without conducting a reasonable investigation to determine whether it was suitable for investors, and with providing misleading information
WASHINGTON - The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced today that it has fined Nuveen Investments, LLC, of Chicago, $3 million for creating misleading marketing materials used in sales of auction rate preferred securities (ARPS).
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On February 13, 1995, in SEC Release No. 34–35361, File No. SR-NASD-94–51, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved amendments to Parts VI and X of Schedule C of the NASD By-Laws relating to foreign finders and foreign associates. These amendments
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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).
FINRA Revises the Series 27 and Series 28 Examination Programs