Through the Issuance of New Rules Aimed at Recidivist Brokers and the Firms That Hire Them, FINRA Loudly Exclaims to its Membership “Can you hear me now???”

Key Takeaways:  ..After years of warning firms of the need for enhanced diligence in retaining or hiring brokers with a significant history of misconduct, FINRA has adopted new rules to address such brokers. ..As set forth in FINRA Regulatory Notice 21-09, member firms will be required to file a Continuing Membership Application (or alternatively seek a Materiality Consultation) when a natural person seeks to become an owner, control person, principal, or even a registered person with a...
By: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

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