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Lowenstein Sandler LLP

FINRA Issues Update on Option Account Sweep

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FINRA has provided an update on its targeted exam sweep related to option account opening, supervision, and disclosure (the Update). While the sweep is ongoing, FINRA’s recent release serves as a helpful reminder for...more

Dechert LLP

Supervisory Liability for CCOs Under FINRA Rule 3110

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The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority issued a regulatory notice clarifying the scope of supervisory liability under FINRA Rule 3110 of a broker-dealer’s chief compliance officer (CCO) (Regulatory Notice). FINRA’s Head...more

UB Greensfelder LLP

How NOT To Supervise For Churning

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As should be clear to readers of this Blog, I find that Enforcement actions often provide the best guidance in terms of what regulators deem to be unacceptable conduct, which is very useful when dealing with subjective...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Chris Lazarini Examines Case of Constructive Discharge in Employment Discrimination Case

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Bass, Berry & Sims attorney Chris Lazarini examined a case where Plaintiff, a 61-year-old female bank employee, sufficiently pleaded constructive discharge in support of her employment discrimination claims where she was...more

Proskauer - Corporate Defense and Disputes

FINRA Bars Former President Of Broker-Dealer Along With Former Registered Representatives

Reflecting increased regulatory willingness to discipline principals and supervisors, FINRA recently announced that it had imposed an industry bar on the former president of a defunct broker-dealer, along with five registered...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

SEC Issues Frequently Asked Questions on Supervisory Liability of Broker-Dealer Compliance and Legal Personnel Under Section...

On September 30, 2013, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Trading and Markets issued Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in an effort to provide guidance regarding potential supervisory liability of...more

Broker-Dealer Compliance + Regulation

When Legal or Compliance Personnel May Be Subject to Failure to Supervise Liability Under the Securities Laws

The SEC has provided some much-needed clarity on the issue of when broker-dealer compliance or legal personnel may be considered to be supervisors. On September 30, 2013, the Division of Trading and Markets (the “Division”)...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

SEC Issues Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Liability of Broker-Dealer Compliance and Legal Personnel

The Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Trading and Markets has issued Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) that provide guidance regarding potential supervisory liability of compliance and legal personnel at...more

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