Skip to main content

Free Consultation:

(800) 382-7969

Blog

Barclays to Pay $97 Million for Overcharging Clients

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced an enforcement action requiring Barclays Capital to refund advisory fees or mutual fund sales charges to clients who were overcharged. In a settlement of more than $97 million, Barclays agreed to settle three sets of violations that resulted in clients being overbilled by nearly $50 million.  The SEC’s […]

Oppenheimer Orchestrates Management Shift in Los Angeles

In recent times, Oppenheimer & Co. has undergone significant changes in its management structure, reflecting the evolving landscape of the financial services industry. The shifts are part of a broader strategy to adapt to new market conditions and client needs, ensuring that the firm remains competitive and continues to provide exceptional service to its clients. […]

FINRA Dispute Resolution Issues Status Report on Arbitration Task Force Recommendations

Action Taken on 35 of 51 Recommendations to Date Understanding FINRA’s Role in Dispute Resolution The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority today released a status report on the recommendations made in the Dispute Resolution Task Force’s Final Report issued in December 2015. In July 2014, a 13-member task force composed of individuals representing a broad range of interests in securities dispute resolution was […]

UBS Reverse Convertible Note Losses

On September 28, 2016, the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission announced that it had imposed severe monetary penalties on UBS Financial Services in connection with the firm’s activities involving nearly $10.7 billion of stock-linked reverse convertible notes (“RCNs”) that had been sold to approximately 44,000 customer accounts between 2011 and 2014. (“In the Matter of […]

Mark Heiden Losses at Wedbush?

Please take notice of a continuing investigation of the sales practices of Mark Heiden for his management of client accounts and the overconcentration of energy related stocks investments: Energy XXI Bermuda Ltd. Clearbridge American Energy MLP Goldman Sachs MLP Energy Arch Coal Seadrill We are currently investigating whether all material risks of the recommended investments […]