FINRA Receives SEC Approval on Rule Proposal Addressing Financial Exploitation of Seniors

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority press release -------- The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved FINRA’s rule proposal addressing financial exploitation of seniors. FINRA today issued Regulatory Notice 17-11 announcing a February 5, 2018 effective date for the rule proposal. The changes approved by the SEC involve two key steps to protect investors. First, firms will be required to make reasonable efforts to obtain the name and contact information for a trusted contact person for a customer’s account. Second, firms will be permitted to place a temporary hold on a disbursement of funds or securities when there is reasonable belief of financial exploitation. "These rules will provide firms with tools to respond more quickly and effectively to protect seniors from financial exploitation. This project included input and support from both investor groups and industry representatives and it demonstrates a shared commitment to an important, common goal – protecting senior investors," said Robert W. Cook, FINRA President and CEO. To learn more click on the picture below to read the release.