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FINRA Q3 Disciplinary Hightlight #2: Inappropriate Disclosure of Market Sensitive Info

October 11, 2010

FINRA highlighted the case of an RR - a research analyst - who allegedly violated firm policy by prematurely disclosing potentially market-sensitive information.  Of course, the firm’s WSP's specifically prohibited disclosure of potentially market-sensitive information prior to the issuance of a research report concerning the same issue. 

Nevertheless, during a 2-month period, as the analyst was preparing to issue research on 5 oil and gas industry stocks, he wrongfully shared earnings estimates, projected price targets and buy recommendations re: the stocks.  He did so through emails to institutional clients and firm sales and trading employees.  For having allegedly violated NASD Rule 2110, the analyst was fined $15,000 and suspended one month.  [ FINRA Quarterly Review, October ]