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FINRA Slaps Brokers for Misusing Complex ETNs Under Reg BI
FINRA has penalized many financial advisors for recommending volatility linked exchange traded notes (ETNs)
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FINRA Slaps Brokers for Misusing Complex ETNs Under Reg BI - MktProFin
FINRA penalizes brokers for selling volatility linked ETNs without understanding their risks. Another reminder that under Reg BI, ignorance isn’t a defense.
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October 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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How the Stock Market in 2025 Feels a Lot Like 2018
Déjà Vu on Wall Street
The outlook for the market in 2025 is similar to that of 2018: robust performance concealing structural stress.

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November 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Why Micro Cap Stocks Matter and Why They Keep Getting Themselves Sued
Fly-E Group, Inc. (FLYE) is currently facing a class-action lawsuit in a growing list of small cap firms accused of misrepresent mktprofin.com/why-micro-ca...
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November 3, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Leveraged ETF Mania: When 2× Isn’t Enough for Wall Street
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says it’s “unclear”
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October 21, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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Which Model is Right for You: RIA, IAR, or Broker-Dealer?
As a financial professional, deciding on the best route to independence might be difficult, but it does not have to be.
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Choosing the Right Independence Model - MktProFin
Explore the pros and cons of going independent as an RIA, IAR, or broker-dealer rep. Discover your best path and avoid costly missteps in 2025.
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October 15, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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The Credit Card King Who Thought FINRA Was Too Busy to Notice
Let’s call him “Mr. Totally-Trustworthy.”
This hero spent $177,962.80 of his firm’s money on personal expenses.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Unsupervised Accounts and Unsupervised Common Sense: Another Broker Dealer Gets Fined
Let’s play the game of “What The hell is happening Here”. FINRA, Rule 3110, monitoring, noncompliance, and outside brokerage accounts.
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Unsupervised Accounts and Unsupervised Common Sense: Another Broker Dealer Gets Fined
FINRA fined broker dealer for $100,000 for supervision failures over undisclosed outside brokerage accounts. The case shows how Rule 3110 lapses turn into full-blown compliance failures.
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October 29, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Getty Images vs. Stability AI: The UK Ruling That Redefines Copyright in the Age of Generative AI
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Getty Images vs. Stability AI: The UK Ruling That Redefines Copyright in the Age of Generative AI
The Getty Images vs. Stability AI ruling reshapes copyright, AI licensing, intellectual property, content ownership, and image generation laws, impacting how media and investors navigate the future of...
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November 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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SEC Goes on Vacation and Markets Keep Filing Anyway
The latest action by the SEC? A good slumber at the right time. Thanks to the government shutdown, the agency is running on a skeleton crew but the markets.....
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SEC Goes on Vacation and Markets Keep Filing Anyway - MktProFin
With the SEC half asleep during a shutdown, IPOs are auto-approving, CAT rules are loosening, and issuers are quietly rewriting the playbook. Compliance waits for no one except maybe Washington.
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October 10, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Nasdaq Wants to Tokenize Wall Street. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

The good news is that tokenization has a seductive tone. Fintech’s greatest hits CD includes fractional ownership, real-time clearing, quicker settlement
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October 8, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Trump Accounts For Children: A Calm, Practical Look For Parents
If the government and a private donor offered your child $1,250 to invest for their future, would you say no because the account is called a “Trump account”.
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December 10, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Dinner, Drinks, and a $10 Million Tab
Inside this Broker Dealer’s Fine That Reads Like a Compliance Thriller
Over a Chicago steakhouse, the lights go out. Brokers clink glasses at a table as someone hands the maître d
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November 12, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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It appears that the markets needed a bit more southern hospitality, which is why the SEC just approved the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE). By the time trading begins in 2026, Wall Street may want to start perspiring.
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October 9, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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50 Year Mortgages: Smart Tool or Slow Motion Risk for Your Clients?
50 year mortgages are entering the conversation as a new tool for housing affordability
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50 Year Mortgages: Smart Tool or Slow Motion Risk for Your Clients?
Learn how 50-year mortgages affect housing affordability, client risk, and your advisory role, and get a clear checklist to guide client conversations
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November 10, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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How to Choose a Securities Lawyer for Your Practice
Choosing a Securities Lawyer for Your Practice is one of the most crucial elements of your business as a financial professional Read More
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How to Choose a Securities Lawyer for Your Practice
Find the right securities lawyer for your RIA or independent practice. Learn what to look for in legal support for compliance, disputes, and business growth.
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October 16, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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The 12-Second Heist That Proves Crypto Is Still the Wild West
Wall Street loves efficiency. But even the fastest HFT desks would blush at a 12-second trade that netted millions. That’s what two brothers allegedly
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The 12-Second Heist That Proves Crypto Is Still the Wild West
Two brothers allegedly hacked Ethereum in 12 seconds. What happened next shows why crypto still operates like an unregulated casino
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October 20, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission just released its 2026 Examination Priorities and the spotlight has shifted. This year, the focus lands squarely on fiduciary duty, conflicts of interest,
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SEC Examination Priorities for 2026 Signal a Tougher Compliance Environment
The SEC’s 2026 examination priorities focus on fiduciary duty, conflicts of interest, fee-expense practices, retail-investor protection, cybersecurity, AI oversight, and private-fund compliance. Firms...
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December 2, 2025 at 5:14 PM