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Fines & Wines

Fines & Wines

Written by: TRADEliance
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Fines & Wines is a podcast by TRADEliance - a consulting firm for firms in the U.S. financial industry focused on Trading Operations and Compliance issues. Listen in as Jesy and Kat discuss their take on some of the recent disciplinary actions shaping the financial industry over a glass of fine wine. Though these episodes are intended to be casual, and a fun take on discussing regulation, our consultants are serious when it comes to helping you out. www.tradeliance.com© 2026 Fines & Wines Economics Personal Finance Politics & Government
Episodes
  • When Complex Rules Cause Complex Issues
    May 16 2025

    In this episode, TRADEliance founders, Jesy and Kat, review a high-profile enforcement action with a lot to unpack. So, pour yourself a glass of wine and listen as they discuss:

    • Failing to reasonably supervise the firm’s maintenance and reporting of accurate and complete trade, order, and position data such as:
      • Blue Sheets.
      • Reporting fractional shares to TRF and CAT reporting.
      • Mismarking option orders origin code.
      • Customer option positions to LOPR.
      • The firm's short interest positions.
    • Executing trades during trading halts and failing to comply with Reg NMS to address extraordinary market volatility.

    Also, send your recommendations for new wine openers to solutions@tradeliance.com!

    Read the FINRA Press Release here.

    TRADEliance consultants have the practical experience in Trading Operations & Compliance that help you achieve results. For a free needs assessment, contact solutions@tradeliance.com

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    26 mins
  • Enforcement Trends - Year in Review 2024
    Jan 2 2025

    The TRADEliance consultants have been hard at work this year, so it has been a while since we were able to make a new episode for you. In this episode, Jesy and Kat share their observations regarding FINRA enforcement trends for 2024 in the Capital Market space. Those trends include:

    • Founders Jesy and Kat share updates from 2024
    • Rule 605 & 606 reports
    • Market Access
    • Fixed Income Trade Reporting (TRACE and RTRS)
    • Best Execution
    • Trade Confirmations
    • Prevailing Market Price
    • Reg SHO
    • Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT)

    So sit back, pour yourself a glass of wine, and listen to us share our take-aways on the 2024 FINRA fines.

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  • Enforcement Year in Review 2023
    Nov 9 2023

    This episode focuses on the trends in FINRA Enforcement over the course 2023. TRADEliance discusses a several high level trends before doing a more in depth discussion on two topics: Manipulative Trading and Market Access.

    • Jesy and Kat crack open some mediocre bubbly to celebrate this episode.
    • Firms should take note of conducting thorough testing to prevent and detect system issues.
    • Many of the trends in enforcement also highlight the need for training.
    • Other topics discussed include:
      • Trade Confirmations
      • Recordkeeping
      • 605/606
      • TRACE Trade Reporting
      • LOPR
      • Private Placements
      • Reg Sho
      • Best Ex
      • Market Orders for New Issues in the Secondary Market
      • Marking to Market Surveillance
      • CAT
      • Oversubscription of Partial Tender Offers

    For information on any of the cases discussed, contact solutions@tradeliance.com

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