The SEC permitted an associated person, who had been subject to statutory disqualification, to effect security-based swaps after he had (i) paid a penalty, (ii) completed a number of remedial requirements and (iii) maintained a clean record.
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The CFPB reminded consumer reporting companies of their obligations under the Fair Credit Reporting Act to (i) address inaccurate information found in background checks, (ii) monitor for improper credit file sharing and (iii) ensure that background check information is accessible to consumers.
A broker-dealer that sells mutual funds and variable products settled charges with FINRA for failing to supervise the outside business activities of its registered representatives.
A firm settled FINRA charges for placing transactions for customers directly with product sponsors, without recording such transactions in the firm's records or supervising their suitability.
A broadband connectivity company settled charges with the SEC for failing to maintain internal accounting controls intended to ensure that the company's stock buybacks were conducted in accordance with management authorizations.