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Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani

Recent SEC AML Enforcement Against Securities Firms Engaged in Cannabis Sector

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The evolving regulatory landscape for marijuana-related businesses poses unique compliance challenges for firms in the securities industry. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) continues to enforce its 2014...more

UB Greensfelder LLP

For FINRA, Unlike The SEC, Blaming The BD Always Seems To Be The Answer

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FINRA Enforcement has often been accused (again, admittedly, by me, and not too infrequently) of going after the “low-hanging fruit,” that is, taking the easy case when it presents itself. Putting aside the question whether...more

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SEC Settlement Proves That When CCOs Spot A Problem, Silence Is Not Golden

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A long time ago, long before there existed any whistleblower statutes, I had a client – a CCO of a broker-dealer – who discovered some pretty funky trading at his firm. As he tells the story, when he went to see his boss (who...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

FINRA Settlement Highlights Importance of Anti-Money Laundering Due Diligence and Monitoring

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A recent enforcement action offers a glimpse of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s (“FINRA”) expectations for firms conducting anti-money laundering (“AML”) due diligence and transaction monitoring. On July 27,...more

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Financial Services Weekly News: FDIC Releases Guide To Connect Fintechs With Banks

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In This Issue. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) released a new guide to help financial technology companies and others partner with banks; the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced that it...more

K&L Gates LLP

FINRA’s Most Significant 2016 Enforcement Actions

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The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), the self-regulatory organization for broker-dealers, brings about 1,500 enforcement actions a year. Often lost in the volume of actions, however, are the ones that merit...more

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SEC’s Increased Cybersecurity Enforcement and How to Reduce Your Risks

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The SEC announced last week that an investment adviser had agreed to settle charges that it failed to take required steps to protect against and respond effectively to a cybersecurity breach. The action comes on the heels of...more

Broker-Dealer Compliance + Regulation

FINRA Enforcement Action Stresses Procedures for Due Diligence on Private Placements of Investment Funds

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In a recent formal disciplinary proceeding, FINRA reaffirmed member firms’ obligations to maintain adequate procedures for conducting due diligence on private placements, including the review of sales materials, and systems...more

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