Washington MCLE - Securities Law Courses
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FINRA’s Examination and Risk Monitoring Program
A firm grouping structure and the process of implementing it are fraught with issues. This CLE course will explain the lessons learned during this process and what firms can expect in the future. The course will explain how to understand new organizational structures in the exam, specialist and risk monitoring programs and review risk monitoring activities. The course will present what expectations you should have form the exam program and planning process and provide informati... More Info
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FINRA’s Suitability Rule and SEC’s Proposed Regulation Best Interest
This CLE course will provide practical advice on how firms and registered representatives can better assess customers and securities in order to comply with suitability obligations as set down by FINRA Suitability Rule 2111 and the SEC’s Proposed Regulation Best Interest Rule. The course will explain the distinction between the two and explain how to prepare and comply with suitability obligations. More Info
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Fintech Firms: Communications Compliance Topics
This CLE course presents the insights of FINRA staff and industry panelists on the challenges and effective practices of communications compliance for Fintech-focused firms. The course will cover topics such as mobile applications, integrated product offerings, digital engagement practices, and crypto assets. Panelists will offer tips and answer questions on the use of technology and how it can help navigate this dynamic area. More Info
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Form CRS: Practical Considerations for Attorneys
A CRS is a new, 2-4 page disclosure document that SEC-regulated firms are required to deliver to their clients. Adopted to help investors understand the various standards of care that apply to their financial professionals (investment advisers vs. broker-dealers vs. dual registrants), as well as potential conflicts of interest which may be intrinsic to a firm’s business practices. It is therefore essential for attorneys who need to refer clients to a financial professional or firm to be aware... More Info
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Fraud Detection and Prevention
Even fraud has fashion trends. This CLE course will present recent or noteworthy fraud cases and how these trends impact the financial services industry. The course will focus on frauds that impact the brokerage industry, offer strategies for identifying problematic situations and explain the procedures to follow when fraud is suspected. The course will ensure you understand emerging trends, particularly in the pandemic environment, explain how to identify elder abuse and how to protec... More Info
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Gamification, Mobile Apps and Digital Engagement
This CLE course will offer insights into the increasingly dynamic world of digital engagement practices including broker dealers’ mobile apps, gamification, marketing and online platforms. The course will explain how regulatory and compliance experts are addressing the rising use of data analytics to initiate digital communication. Risks and benefits of digital engagement features as well as how to effectively supervise these features will be presented as will the ways in which the fin... More Info
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Gamification, Social Media, and Digital Communications Perspectives
Gamification and social media have the potential to capture investors’ attention and influence their behavior. This CLE course will explain FINRA’s view on the dynamic world of digital communications as well as the risks and benefits of gamification features on broker-dealers’ apps and websites. The course will consider the impact on notifications and alerts, digital marketing and the impact of social media, particularly during the pandemic and beyond. The course will explain h... More Info
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General Brokerage and Supervision
In this instructive CLE course, FINRA staff and industry practitioners will review advertising compliance and sales practice as applicable to general brokerage firms as well as their registered representatives. Advertising compliance challenges and methodologies for addressing advertising rules as they relate to creating marketing materials, supervisions, dual registered representatives, radio shows and seminars will be addressed as well as issues such as private placements and consolidated re... More Info
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GRAT and Valuation Planning After CCA 202152018: What Practitioners Need to Know
The CCA 202152018, released at the end of 2021, addresses the valuation challenge regarding the consideration that should be given to a potential sale when valuing an asset. Its impact on grantor retained annuity trusts (GRATs) and how an appraiser valuates the implications of a potential sale from no sale, conversations with buyers, letters of intent, binding contracts and so forth across the continuum. The recent changes place a possible sale fairly close to an actual sale in the pro... More Info
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Guiding Witnesses Through The Minefield of FINRA On-The-Record Interviews (OTRs)
On-the-record interviews (OTR’s) are a key technique for Financial Industry Regulatory Authority investigations. This CLE course will explain FINRA’s OTR methodologies and how to best prepare to represent witnesses during these types of proceedings. The course will explain the overall goals of FINRA as well as provide goals for witnesses as well as strategies for what they should avoid. More Info
$291Law & Legal Proc.
