FINRA is following many states in pressing forward with a rule that aims to give advisers more tools to combat elder abuse, a large and growing problem that many financial professionals are struggling to address. FINRA has developed a rule that aims to better protect elderly clients and also give firms latitude to intervene when they suspect a client is being exploited, which is often coupled with diminished mental capacity. The new rule, which will take effect Feb. 5, 2018, will require brokers to attemp
Source: FINRA, states enact new rules to fight elder abuse | On Wall Street
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