Securities Fraud Attorneys

Every bond that is offered for sale is given a credit rating. In order for a bank to be able to sell a bond, the bond must be of investment grade.

As fears over Puerto Rico’s enormous debt and struggling economy rose, there has been a substantial decline in the value of Puerto Rico bonds.

Ponzi schemes are a type of fraud involving the payment of dividends to investors from the money put in by subsequent investors.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), formerly the National Association Of Securities Dealers (NASD), and other regulatory organizations have specific suitability rules that govern a broker’s actions.

Excessive use of margin refers to a situation where you buy a stock partially with your own money and partially with borrowed money from your brokerage firm.

It is the responsibility of your broker or investment advisor to recommend suitable investments that will help you reach your financial goals.

Brokers are only allowed to sell securities offered by his or her brokerage firm. The firm researches every security to ensure that it is sound and that it is suitable for the firm’s client base.