FINRA is reviewing how firms identify and manage conflicts of interest. As part of this review, we would like to meet with executive business and compliance staff of your firm to discuss the firm’s approach to conflict identification and mitigation.
Good morning. It’s great to have this opportunity to be with you today to talk about anti-money laundering (AML), an area of significant regulatory focus both for the industry and regulators alike.
AML isn’t just a regulatory issue; it is a national security concern. AML is essential to ensuring the continued functioning of our financial system; and every firm, no matter the size, needs to get
WASHINGTON—FINRA has ordered Robinhood Financial to pay $3.75 million to its customers, and fined Robinhood Financial and Robinhood Securities $26 million for violating numerous FINRA rules, including failing to respond to red flags of potential misconduct.“In recent years, the brokerage industry has continued to evolve and develop innovative services and technologies that have allowed millions
<p>A sales incentive program can combine non-conforming criteria based on sales prior to January 1, 1999 with conforming criteria based on sales subsequent to January 1, 1999 for incentives to be provided prior to June 30, 2000.<br />
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Surveillance and ExaminationsFINRA regularly examines funding portal members to determine compliance with FINRA's funding portal rules and SEC requirements. FINRA conducts examinations of each funding portal within the first 12 months of membership and no less frequently than once every four years thereafter. In addition, FINRA conducts ongoing surveillance of funding portals'
Application of Rules 3030 and 3040 to receipt of "wrap fees" by registered representative/investment adviser who recommends clients invest in asset allocation program managed and traded by unrelated money manager.
If you plan to move after the military, keep these points in mind when making your housing decisions.
In investment-related impersonation schemes, scammers misuse the name of real registered investment professionals or firms to create the appearance of legitimacy. Imposter scams can be difficult to spot unless you know what you’re looking for. Here are patterns to be aware of and tips to help spot the fakes.
Micro-investing involves regularly investing small amounts of money to build up a stake while participating in financial markets. If you can’t dedicate much money toward investments, it might take years to reach a mutual fund’s minimum investment. Micro-investing allows you to invest with less money upfront, often automatically.
Remarks From the Consumer Federation of America Consumer Assembly
