Monday, September 10, 2007

FINRA Announces the Initiation of Two New Major Regulatory Sweeps to Ensure Appropriate Sales Practices in Dealings with Seniors

Regulatory Notice 07-43

FINRA has initiated two new major regulatory sweeps to ensure securities firms are using appropriate sales practices in their dealings with seniors and individuals nearing retirement.

The SEC showed research that one in five seniors who lost money on an investment attribute that loss to being misled or defrauded. The SEC plans to implement a vigorous program to implement a vigorous regulatory examination, enforcement programs and investor education.

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