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Maynard Nexsen

When Firms Receive Written Notice of Outside Business Activities

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In the world of outside business activity (OBA) disclosure, many FINRA enforcement actions center on whether a registered person gave, or did not give, prior written notice of those activities to their member firm. These...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Broker Dealer Regulatory Digest - March 2024 - 2

Editor's Note - The following newsletter provides a roundup summarizing enforcement actions, guidance, rulemakings, and other public statements taken by a federal and/or state financial services regulatory agency,...more

Oberheiden P.C.

What Should You Expect, Do, and NOT Do During a FINRA Investigation?

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Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) investigations present significant risks for broker-dealers. Not only can FINRA take enforcement action—including the imposition of penalties and barring broker-dealers from the...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Nasdaq, FINRA and NYSE Issue Warnings of Small-Cap IPO Fraud

On November 17, 2022, each of Nasdaq, FINRA and NYSE released Regulatory Alerts highlighting concerns surrounding fraudulent activities in Small-Cap IPOs. Each of these alerts raises similar issues, highlights the importance...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Game On: FINRA Hints at Upcoming Gamification Sweep

During a May 19, 2021 webcast at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s (“FINRA”) annual conference, Amy Sochard, FINRA’s Vice President of Advertising Regulation, indicated that the organization will seek public...more

Vedder Price

FINRA Issues Supplemental Guidance on Giving Credit for Extraordinary Cooperation

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On July 11, 2019, FINRA issued Regulatory Notice 19-23 to restate and supplement its prior guidance to member firms on the circumstances under which FINRA awards credit for providing "extraordinary cooperation" during an...more

Jones Day

FINRA Clarifies When Credit for Extraordinary Cooperation Will Be Awarded in Investigations

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The Situation: In recent years, broker-dealers have been seeking further transparency from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA") on what constitutes "extraordinary" cooperation with its investigations and when...more

Baker Donelson

FINRA Issues 2014 Regulatory and Examination Priorities Letter

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On January 2, 2014, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) issued its 2014 Annual Regulatory and Examination Priorities Letter (Priorities Letter). This letter is issued annually to highlight new and existing...more

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