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FINRA Issues Warning On Nontraded REITs – Stockbroker Fraud Post
Posted by admin in Fraud Recovery on May 3, 2013
by Brian Mahany We have written several times about the dangers of nontraded or thinly traded REITs. They are a popular way of investing in real estate but they can be difficult to sell or liquidate if an investor suddenly needs cash. There are other potential pitfalls as well. This week the Financial Industry Regulatory [...]
Stockbrokers Dont Want To Air Dirty Laundry – Stockbroker Fraud Post
Posted by admin in Fraud Recovery on March 24, 2013
by Brian Mahany We are firm believers in full and complete disclosure. Americans are smart enough to understand that not every complaint against a stockbroker is legitimate. Many complaints are unfounded or frivolous. But as customers and clients, we should have the right to know if other complaints are pending against a broker. Under a [...]
“Should I Stay or Should I Go” – FINRA’s New Suitability Rules (Stockbroker Fraud)
Posted by admin in Fraud Recovery on March 12, 2013
by Brian Mahany “One day is fine, next is black So if you want me off your back Well come on and let me know Should I stay or should I go? … If If I go there will be trouble An if I stay it will be double… Should I stay or should I go…” [...]
John Thomas Financial Under Watch – Again! (Stockbroker Fraud Post)
Posted by admin in Fraud Recovery on March 8, 2013
by Brian Mahany From the outside, John Thomas Financial appears to be a pretty respectable place. It’s main office is located at 14 Wall Street, a high rent building across the street from the New York Stock Exchange. It’s president, Anastasios ”Tommy” Belesis, has been seen with former New York Mayor (and U.S. Attorney) Rudolph Guiliani. There [...]
Merrill Lynch Loses Appeal of FINRA decision – stockbroker fraud post
Posted by admin in Fraud Recovery on February 6, 2013
by Brian Mahany Chalk up another victory for the good guys. Over a year ago, we were quite excited when an arbitration panel for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority – FINRA – issued a $64 million decision against Bank of America subsidiary Merrill Lynch Professional Clearing Corp. The euphoria was short lived as ML immediately appealed [...]
The Prophecies Of Doom – Bank And Investment Fraud In 2013
Posted by admin in Foreclosure Defense, Fraud Recovery, Legal Malpractice on December 31, 2012
by Brian Mahany On December 21st, I attended an outdoor doomsday party in New Orleans. The promoters anticipated 10,000 revelers for the big event. My guess is that 500 showed up. Evidently, not many people thought the world was ending or if they did, they found better ways of celebrating than drinking beer in New [...]
The Forgotten Investor (Protecting Investors From Fraud)
Posted by admin in Fraud Recovery on December 11, 2012
by Brian Mahany The headline in today’s Wall Street Journal reads “Insider – Trading Probe Widens.” Further down on the front page in smaller type is an article titled, “For Many Financial Advisers, Stocks Become A Hard Sell.” Is it any wonder why? While the Dow Jones Industrial Average is sitting at 13,200 this morning, [...]
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