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What is insider trading and why is it illegal?

Florida law treats securities fraud in a serious way. If you are facing such charges, your entire life could change. You can expect to deal with a minimum of a fine and prison sentence if convicted. One common example of a securities fraud is insider trading. But what...

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What are common examples of securities frauds?

In Florida, the law treats fraud crimes in a harsh way. If you face charges for securities frauds, you also face the possibility of a hefty penalty if convicted.  Securities frauds come in many different forms. Each potential version might have different related...

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New FINRA sanction guidelines encourage case review

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, known as FINRA, recently announced updates to its guidelines for issuing sanctions to investors accused of practice violations.  The updates took effect in October of 2020 and highlight the importance of discretion and...

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Trading laws may still apply to cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrencies are still young, but they have grown exponentially since they first came on the market. People now even use cryptocurrencies as investment tools, especially when demand for specific digital currencies lead to spikes in value. Over the past few years,...

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How does FINRA protect investors?

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority is a non-profit organization authorized by the government. Its purpose is to ensure the integrity of the market and provide basic protection to investors. It is a self-regulatory organization operating under the supervision...

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How do I report an issue to the FINRA?

The FINRA is an organization that assists with ensuring fairness in the investment industry. It is not government-associated, but it does help to uphold the law and has regulatory authority granted to it by the government. According to the FINRA, you should always...

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What is an advance fee scheme?

Many investors know the crushing reality of investing money into something with hope and optimism only to find out that the investment was a mistake. In some cases, it may be your own mistake. You may not have analyzed the situation properly. In other cases, however,...

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