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- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing
- Copyright
- © Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
- ISSN
- 1528-5812
- DOI
- 10.1108/joic-04-2019-0024
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
To analyze FINRA’s 2018 disciplinary actions, the issues that resulted in the most significant fines and restitution, and the emerging enforcement trends from 2018 and beyond.Design/methodology/approachDiscusses the disciplinary actions in 2018 and prior years; details the top 2018 enforcement issues measured by total fines assessed, including anti-money laundering, suitability, variable annuity, and short selling; and explains current enforcement trends, including higher fines per case, more cases with larger sanctions in the second half of the year, share class issues, and inadequate resources.FindingsIn 2018, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) ordered fewer fines than in 2017, and the number of cases and amount of restitution were down.Practical implicationsFirms and their representatives should heed the trends in both the substantial fines per case that FINRA is ordering and the related enforcement issues in the cases FINRA has brought.Originality/valueExpert analysis and guidance from experienced securities enforcement lawyers.
Journal
Journal of Investment Compliance – Emerald Publishing
Published: Oct 16, 2019
Keywords: Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA); Enforcement; Sanctions; Fines; Disciplinary action; Restitution