by Patrick M. Kelly | Jul 4, 2014 | FINRA
FINRA has asked the SEC to approve a round of fee increases in its dispute resolution forum as it looks to boost pay for its force of around 6,300 arbitrators. The increase could add up to $400 per case. FINRA has not increased fees for arbitrators in 14 years. The...
by Patrick M. Kelly | Jul 1, 2014 | FINRA
It’s back to the drawing board!! In a “surprise” move, FINRA has sent the controversial broker disclosure Rule 2243 back for revision. (The rule would have required brokers to tell clients about recruitment incentives they receive in excess of $100.000.) FINRA plans...
by Patrick M. Kelly | Feb 25, 2014 | Financial Advisors, FINRA
FINRA’s board of governors approved a rule proposal on Thursday, February 14, that would impose new limits on financial advisors’ ability to remove information about customer disputes from BrokerCheck, the regulator’s online portal where investors...
by Patrick M. Kelly | Sep 27, 2013 | Financial Advisors, Financial Services Industry, FINRA
The proposal, passed by FINRA on September 19, would require brokers to tell clients of any recruitment compensation they receive in connection with the switch, including bonuses, loans and transition assistance. Customers will be told what the broker received in...
by Patrick M. Kelly | Sep 13, 2013 | FINRA
FINRA Board to also mull other ‘important considerations for a customer deciding whether to follow the rep to the new firm. A revised plan to require that brokers’ recruitment compensation be disclosed when they switch firms will be considered at the Financial...
by Patrick M. Kelly | May 6, 2013 | Brokers, Financial Services Industry, FINRA
FINRA’s proposal to require financial advisors to include a link to BrokerCheck on their Web sites and social media pages has been withdrawn—at least temporarily. BrokerCheck is an online tool investors can use to research the backgrounds of current and former...
