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New FINRA Rules Take Effect to Protect Seniors and Vulnerable Adults from Financial Exploitation

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority press release ------------ Two FINRA rule changes took effect today addressing the financial exploitation of seniors and vulnerable adults, putting in place the first uniform, national standards to protect senior investors. Firms are now required to make reasonable efforts to obtain the name of and contact information for a trusted contact person for a customer’s account. In addition, the rule permits FINRA member firms to place a temporary hold on a disbursement of funds or securities when there is a reasonable belief of financial exploitation, and to notify the trusted contact of the temporary hold."These important changes, developed in collaboration with our members, provide firms with tools to respond more quickly and effectively to protect seniors and vulnerable investors from financial exploitation," said Robert L.D. Colby, FINRA's Chief Legal Officer. “With the aging of the U.S. population, financial exploitation is a serious and growing problem, and protecting senior investors remains a top priority for FINRA.” To learn more click on the picture below to read the release.

New FINRA Rules Take Effect to Protect Seniors and Vulnerable Adults from Financial Exploitation - Read More from FINRA

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