Wells Fargo Clearing to Pay $3M Over Reps' Unsuitable Trades

News September 13, 2024 at 11:12 AM
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What You Need To Know

  • Wells Fargo Clearing failed to supervise a former registered rep as well as 40 other reps' unsuitable short-term trading.
  • The trading involved syndicate preferred stock, closed-end funds and medium-term notes.
  • Trading in these securities, which are typically held for long periods, is subject to potential abuse by reps, FINRA says.
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