CFTC toughens up on handling of client funds – fines Morgan Stanley unit $490,000
Last year, the CFTC approved rules to better protect customers of futures brokers In a stiff ruling and making an example of some sloppiness at the bank, the CFTC penalized Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. The unit, a registered Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) of the bank was fined for violating CFTC rules governing secured funds…
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