The SEC determined that FINRA had the authority to ban a former representative from future employment at a broker-dealer, concluding that the Supreme Court decision in Kokesh v. SEC was not relevant.
August 28, 2019
The SEC determined that FINRA had the authority to ban a former representative from future employment at a broker-dealer, concluding that the Supreme Court decision in Kokesh v. SEC was not relevant.
The SEC and FINRA will hold a National Compliance Outreach Program for Broker-Dealers. The event will focus on cybersecurity, investing by seniors, anti-money laundering and recidivist brokers.
A California-based broker-dealer settled FINRA charges for failing to maintain adequate supervisory protocols regarding outside business activities and private securities transactions and for failing to comply with a FinCEN mandated audit.
A broker-dealer settled FINRA charges for failing to adequately supervise the outside business activities of its registered representatives.
FINRA issued guidance on developing or modifying succession plans for individual registered representatives in the event of retirement, death, disability or illness.