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Summaries and explanations of the latest regulatory compliance announcements, reports and related stories.
December 2019 FINRA Disciplinary Actions
FINRA disciplinary actions taken against firms and individuals due to violations of FINRA rules, federal securities laws and MSRB rules. FIRMS FINED: World Equity Group. The Firm was fined $18,500 for failing to report to the Trade Reporting and Compliance Engine (“TRACE”).
November 2019 FINRA Disciplinary Actions
FINRA disciplinary actions taken against firms and individuals due to violations of FINRA rules, federal securities laws and MSRB rules. Individuals Barred: Hannah Burgess. Burgess was barred from association with any FINRA members for converting customer funds in the amount of $1,869.
October 2019 FINRA Disciplinary Actions
FINRA disciplinary actions taken against firms and individuals due to violations of FINRA rules, federal securities laws and MSRB rules. Firm Fined: Dawson James Securities, Inc. The Firm was fined $20,000 as a result of Registered Representatives contacting phone numbers that appeared on a national do not call list.
'Tis the Season for an AML Inspection
As Summer has turned to Fall and you are getting around to that “To Do” list that may have hit the back burner all summer, it’s time to focus on your year-end compliance priorities. Plenty of people use a pen and paper, calendar, or online diary without any issues. And yet, a new to do list seems to emerge daily with important items being left behind.
September 2019 FINRA Disciplinary Actions
FINRA disciplinary actions taken against firms and individuals due to violations of FINRA rules, federal securities laws and MSRB rules. Firm Fined: Clearpool Execution Services, LLC. The Firm was censured and fined $473,000, of which $43,000 was paid to FINRA and the remaining paid to other self-regulatory organizations for failing to create and maintain a compliance system fulfilling FINRA requirements.
August 2019 FINRA Disciplinary Actions
FINRA disciplinary actions taken against firms and individuals due to violations of FINRA rules, federal securities laws and MSRB rules. Firm Fined: Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated (Milwaukee, Wisconsin). The Firm was censured and fined $150,000 for publishing seven (7) research reports authored by an analyst that was in employment discussions with the issuer.