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Citigroup Fined by FINRA for Tax Evasion Strategies

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has fined Citigroup Global Markets Inc. $600,000 and censured the brokerage firm for tax evasion trading strategies found to be operating among its affiliates. The first scheme involved international clients of Citigroup circumventing US tax laws, allowing them to increase their respective returns. The second scheme was a complex […]

FINRA Supports Mandatory Arbitration Clause Removal

Richard Ketchum, Chairman and Chief Executive of FINRA, testified before the House Financial Services Committee today in support of allowing the SEC to ban mandatory arbitration clauses in securities contracts. It is common practice for broker dealers to stipulate a mandatory dispute resolution forum in the event of a broker/client dispute. Such clauses, normally found […]

Attorneys file FINRA Arbitration Against Securities America

The law firm has been contacted by numerous investors who have suffered significant financial losses and is preparing to file additional FINRA arbitration claims against broker dealers for losses incurred based on the recommendation to purchase Medical Capital securities, including those from Securities America. It is essential for investors to understand the implications of these […]

FINRA Settles ARS Complaint With Four Firms

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced today that it has entered into final settlements with four additional firms to settle charges relating to the sale of Auction Rate Securities (ARS) that became illiquid when auctions froze in February 2008. To date, FINRA has concluded final settlements with nine firms, imposing a total of $2.6 […]

FINRA Board Approves Rule to Limit Motions to Dismiss in Arbitrations

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced today that its Board of Governors approved rule amendments designed to limit significantly the number of dispositive motions – more commonly known as motions to dismiss — filed in its arbitration forum and to impose strict sanctions against parties who engage in abusive motions practices. These changes aim […]