FINRA Rule 13402 (b) currently provides for disputes between associated persons or between associated persons and members that only a public arbitrator may serve as chairperson.
It is respectfully submitted that qualified nonpublic arbitrators should also be permitted to fill the chairperson position in such cases.
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David Reich Comment On Regulatory Notice 26-06
FINRA Rule 13402 (b) currently provides for disputes between associated persons or between associated persons and members that only a public arbitrator may serve as chairperson.
It is respectfully submitted that qualified nonpublic arbitrators should also be permitted to fill the chairperson position in such cases.