Ernest Badway

We were recently reminded of how difficult it is to re-register for a position in the securities industry after being barred.  See https://www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/2021/ia-5682.pdf.

On February 9, 2021, the United States
Continue Reading Leaving is the Hardest Part Especially if You Want to Re-Enter the Securities Industry

In what has become a yearly occurrence, FINRA has notified its member firms about its intent regarding the member firms’ compliance programs.  See https://www.finra.org/rules-guidance/guidance/reports/2021-finras-examination-and-risk-monitoring-program.

This year, FINRA combined its Report
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Recently, the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (“OCIE”) released an alert to broker-dealers and registered investment advisers regarding the risks associated with credential stuffing.  See https://www.sec.gov/files/Risk%20Alert%20-%20Credential%20Compromise.pdf.

Credential stuffing is
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The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted amendments to the definitions of both accredited investor under Securities Act of 1933 (“Securities Act”) Regulation D Rule 501 and qualified
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FINRA’s National Adjudicatory Counsel (“NAC”), recently, affirmed a disciplinary panel decision significantly sanctioning a broker-dealer for paying unregistered persons and entities.  See https://www.finra.org/sites/default/files/2020-07/NAC_2014042606902_Silver-Leaf_062920.pdf.

FINRA alleged, among other things, that a
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