Tag: FINRA
FINRA Releases Q&A About IRA Distributions
FINRA has published an investor alert about required minimum distributions in traditional IRAs.
FINRA Gives Tips for Robos
Firms that offer digital investment advice need sound governance and supervision, says the organization.
FINRA Signals Coming Update to Membership Rules
FINRA highlights the success of its recent compliance efforts in a new report, while signaling the beginning of a process to modernize and update its membership application process.
Many Advisers With Misconduct Records Are Reemployed
Researchers created a 15-year database of advisers from FINRA’s BrokerCheck.
FINRA Turns Up Focus on the Values of a Firm
Broker/dealers urged in FINRA letter to define and strengthen their firms’ ethical business practices.
FINRA Slaps Fidelity for Supervisory Failures
Fidelity has been fined $500,000 for failing to follow up on red flags that could have detected or prevented the theft of funds from senior investors.
FINRA Sanction Firms for Overcharging Charities
Following on $30 million in enforcement actions announced in July, FINRA says it’s going after five more advisory firms accused of overcharging charities and retirement accounts.
FINRA and SEC Approve New Broker Check Mandate
The SEC approved a proposal from FINRA to amend FINRA Rule 2210, such that a hyperlink to FINRA BrokerCheck must be prominently displayed on all brokers’ websites.
Don’t Forget About FINRA
The agency hasn’t exactly dominated trade publication headlines in recent months, but it remains active on enforcement and rulemaking efforts that will impact retirement advisers.
SEC Faces Its Own Debate on Fiduciary Advice Standards
Transcripts from a tough SEC hearing called earlier this month show it's not just the Department of Labor considering changes to the application of the fiduciary standard.
External IT Updates Its Platform for Microsoft 365
Compliant-ready features have been implemented into External IT’s office suite solution that integrates with Microsoft Office 365.
FINRA Forces Broker/Dealers to Pay $30M in Restitution
Wells Fargo, Raymond James and LPL have been ordered to pay more than $30 million in restitution, including interest, to customers for failing to waive mutual fund sales...
FINRA Updates FAQs on Public Communication Rule
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has updated a helpful frequently asked questions (FAQs) section on its website outlining the scope and limits of FINRA Rule 2210, which...
CARDS Initiative Tabled for Now by FINRA
Comments delivered by FINRA leadership suggest the financial industry regulator is pumping the breaks on its controversial CARDS initiative.
FINRA Outlines Priorities for 2015
FINRA’s Annual Regulatory and Examination Priorities Letter highlights issues of importance to FINRA's regulatory programs.
FINRA Withdraws B/D Compensation Proposal
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) backed off its proposal requiring broker/dealers to disclose financial incentives to move to a new firm.
FINRA Fines Merrill Lynch Due to Sales Charges
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) fined Merrill Lynch $8 million for failing to waive mutual fund sales charges for certain charities and retirement accounts.