$15,000 FINRA fine for concealing profit-sharing via off-channel communications
A former Charles Schwab representative has been fined $15,000 and suspended for concealing an unauthorized profit-sharing agreement in “thousands” of off-channel text messages and emails.
What is SEC Rule 18a-6? Ensure you are ready for implementation
Last year, SEC Rule 18a-6 was amended alongside Rule 17a-4, marking the first time SBSDs and MSBSPs became subject to regulatory requirements around electronic recordkeeping. As the compliance date for this rule approaches, what steps do swap-dealers and participants need to take to ensure regulatory compliance?