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Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C.

Michigan Enacts Broker-Dealer and Investment Adviser Financial Exploitation Law

On December 13, 2023 Michigan became the latest state to enact legislation to protect elder and vulnerable adults from financial exploitation. Effective March 13, 2024, the new law requires broker-dealers and...more

Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C.

Georgia Enacts Broker-Dealer and Investment Adviser Financial Exploitation Law

On May 3, 2023, Georgia became the latest state to enact legislation to protect elder and vulnerable adults from financial exploitation. The new law which goes into effect on July 1, 2023, requires broker-dealers and...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Having a Senior Moment: Recent Legislation and Rules to Protect Seniors from Financial Exploitation

In recent years there has been a spate of legislation and rules passed to protect senior investors. Similarly, observers of FINRA’s and the SEC’s annual priorities will, of course, have noticed both bodies’ inclusion of elder...more

Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C.

Arkansas and Hawaii are the Latest States to Increase the Protection of Vulnerable Adults from Financial Exploitation

Arkansas and Hawaii are the latest states to enact laws enhancing the protection of elder and vulnerable adults from financial exploitation. On July 28, 2021, Arkansas’s amendment to its financial exploitation law became...more

Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C.

Arkansas Modifies Its Financial Exploitation Report and Hold Statute

On April 1, 2021, Arkansas modified its law protecting elder and vulnerable adults from financial exploitation. The enacted Arkansas Senate Bill 151 modifies Arkansas’s financial exploitation law, Ark. Code § 23-42-309, by...more

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Nebraska Enacts Broker-Dealer and Investment Adviser Financial Exploitation Law

On March 31, 2021, Nebraska became the latest state to pass legislation to protect elder and vulnerable adults from financial exploitation. The new law allows broker-dealers and investment advisers to report suspected...more

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SEC, NASAA and FINRA Issue Senior Safe Act Fact Sheet

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On May 23, 2019, in recognition of the one-year anniversary of the passage of the Senior Safe Act, the SEC, the North American Securities Administrators Association and FINRA issued a fact sheet to raise awareness of the act...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Privacy Perils: Elder Abuse Awareness Day

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With older adults increasingly targeted by financial scammers, Governor Bill Lee has proclaimed Saturday, June 15, 2019, as Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Tennessee to warn seniors and their families and help them avoid falling...more

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FINRA Issues FAQs on Rules Relating to Financial Exploitation of Seniors and Other Vulnerable Adults

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The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has published frequently asked questions (FAQs) for complying with new FINRA Rule 2165 (Financial Exploitation of Specified Adults) and amendments to FINRA Rule 4512...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Securities Legislative Update – Elderly Investors 2017

The SEC recently approved FINRA’s proposed rule aimed at preventing fraud and abuse of senior investors. On March 30, FINRA issued Regulatory Notice 17-11, setting the effective date for the new rule as February 5, 2018. The...more

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Financial Services Weekly News - October 2015 #3

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Regulatory Developments: FINRA Requests Comment on Rules Relating to Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults - On Oct. 15 FINRA published Regulatory Notice 15-37, requesting comment on proposed amendments to...more

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