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Form ADV · Filing date 2026-10-02 · Schedules A and B
| # | Owner / person & role | Interest in entity | Reported interest | Control person | Title / status acquired | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CITIGROUP FINANCIAL PRODUCTS INC.100% SHAREHOLDERDomestic entity | CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. | 75% or moreCode E | Yes | 100% SHAREHOLDER09/1998 | Schedule APDF page 113 |
| 2 | ADAM REID MESHELCO-GENERAL COUNSELIndividual | CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CO-GENERAL COUNSEL04/2013 | Schedule APDF page 113 |
| 3 | ROBERT FRANCIS KLEINCO-GENERAL COUNSELIndividual | CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CO-GENERAL COUNSEL03/2021 | Schedule APDF page 113 |
| 4 | DINA VAROUSDIRECTOR/CEO/PRESIDENT/CHAIRWOMANIndividual | CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | DIRECTOR/CEO/PRESIDENT/CHAIRWOMAN04/2024 | Schedule APDF page 113 |
| 5 | CYRUS BEGLEY III RICHARDSONCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICERIndividual | CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER05/2024 | Schedule APDF page 113 |
| 6 | CHRISTOPHER BARRATTCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER/PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER (FINOP)Individual | CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER/PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER (FINOP)08/2024 | Schedule APDF page 113 |
| 7 | ROBERT JAMES COLECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - INVESTMENT ADVISORY BUSINESSIndividual | CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - INVESTMENT ADVISORY BUSINESS12/2025 | Schedule APDF page 113 |
| 8 | MICHAEL AGNELLOCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERIndividual | CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER04/2026 | Schedule APDF page 113 |
| 9 | NIKHIL JOSHIDIRECTORIndividual | CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | DIRECTOR05/2026 | Schedule APDF page 113 |
| 10 | KEITH DAVID GLENFIELDDIRECTORIndividual | CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | DIRECTOR05/2026 | Schedule APDF page 113 |
| 11 | CITIGROUP INC.100% SHAREHOLDERDomestic entity | CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS HOLDINGS INC. | 75% or moreCode E | Yes | 100% SHAREHOLDER11/1997 | Schedule BPDF page 114 |
| 12 | CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS HOLDINGS INC.100% SHAREHOLDERDomestic entity | CITIGROUP FINANCIAL PRODUCTS INC. | 75% or moreCode E | Yes | 100% SHAREHOLDER09/1998 | Schedule BPDF page 114 |
Less than 5% may include zero. Code F identifies a role without specifying a percentage. Reported interests may overlap and may not include every owner. Total indirect ownership is not calculated.
Compliance & Disclosures
Filing dated 9/10/2026 4:40:59 PM
Responses were selected by the RIA in its filing. Questions are shortened for readability; “you” refers to the reporting firm, and some questions also cover advisory affiliates.
AFelonies1 Yes1 No
In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:
- A1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony?No
- A2Been charged with a felony?Yes
BMisdemeanors2 No
In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:
- B1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a misdemeanor involving investments, an investment-related business, fraud, false statements or omissions, wrongful taking of property, bribery, perjury, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion?No
- B2Been charged with a misdemeanor of the kind listed above?No
CSEC or CFTC actions3 Yes2 No
Has the SEC or CFTC ever:
- C1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
- C2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated SEC or CFTC regulations or statutes?Yes
- C3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- C4Entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?Yes
- C5Imposed a civil money penalty on you or an advisory affiliate, or ordered you or an advisory affiliate to cease and desist from any activity?Yes
DOther regulatory actions3 Yes2 No
Has any other federal regulatory agency, state regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority ever:
- D1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission, or was dishonest, unfair, or unethical?Yes
- D2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related regulations or statutes?Yes
- D3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- D4In the past ten years, entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?Yes
- D5Denied, suspended, or revoked your or an advisory affiliate’s registration or license, or otherwise prevented association with an investment-related business or restricted activities?No
ESelf-regulatory organization actions1 Yes3 No
Has a self-regulatory organization or commodities exchange ever:
- E1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
- E2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated its rules, other than a violation designated as a minor rule violation under an SEC-approved plan?Yes
- E3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- E4Disciplined you or an advisory affiliate by expulsion, suspension, barring association with other members, or otherwise restricting activities?No
FProfessional authorizations1 No
- FHas an authorization to act as an attorney, accountant, or federal contractor granted to you or an advisory affiliate ever been revoked or suspended?No
GPending regulatory proceedings1 Yes
- GAre you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a regulatory proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of C, D, or E?Yes
HCivil judicial actions and proceedings1 Yes3 No
(1) Court actions
Has a domestic or foreign court:
- H(1)(a)In the past ten years, enjoined you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
- H(1)(b)Found that you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related statutes or regulations?No
- H(1)(c)Dismissed, pursuant to a settlement agreement, an investment-related civil action brought against you or an advisory affiliate by a state or foreign financial regulatory authority?No
(2) Pending civil proceedings
- H(2)Are you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a civil proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of H(1)?Yes
Additional DRP filings 145 source blocks
Verbatim excerpts from supporting DRP filings, which may concern the firm or advisory affiliates. Amounts retain their filed labels; no total or attribution is inferred.
criminal · block 1PDF pages 116–118
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.A. or 11.B. of Form ADV. Criminal Check item(s) being responded to: 11.A(1) 11.A(2) 11.B(1) 11.B(2) Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. Multiple counts of the same charge arising out of the same event(s) should be reported on the same DRP. Unrelated criminal actions, including separate cases arising out of the same event, must be reported on separate DRPs. Use this DRP to report all charges arising out of the same event. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to the items listed above. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE CRD Number: This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. If charge(s) were brought against an organization over which you or an advisory affiliate exercise(d) control: Enter organization name, whether or not the organization was an investment-related business and your or the advisory affiliate's position, title, or relationship. CHARGES WERE BROUGHT AGAINST CONTROL AFFILIATE CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED 2. Formal Charge(s) were brought in: (include name of Federal, Military, State or Foreign Court, Location of Court - City or County and State or Country, Docket/Case number). DOWNING CENTRE LOCAL COURT; SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA. CASE NUMBER: 2018-00175168 3. Event Disclosure Detail (Use this for both organizational and individual charges.) A. Date First Charged (MM/DD/YYYY): 06/01/2018 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: B. Event Disclosure Detail (include Charge(s)/Charge Description(s), and for each charge provide: (1) number of counts, (2) felony or misdemeanor, (3) plea for each charge, and (4) product type if charge is investment-related). CHARGE OF MAKING AN ARRANGEMENT / ARRIVING AT AN UNDERSTANDING THAT CONTAINED A CARTEL PROVISION UNDER SECTION 44ZZRF(1) OF THE COMPETITION AND CONSUMER ACT 2010 (CTH): 3 COUNTS; FELONY; PLEA NOT YET ENTERED; PRODUCT TYPE: EQUITIES. CHARGE OF GIVING EFFECT TO THE UNDERSTANDING / ARRANGEMENT SET OUT ABOVE UNDER SECTION 44ZZRG(1) OF THE COMPETITION AND CONSUMER ACT 2010 (CTH): 3 COUNTS; FELONY; PLEA NOT ENTERED; PRODUCT TYPE: EQUITIES. C. Did any of the Charge(s) within the Event involve a felony? Yes No D. Current status of the Event? Pending On Appeal Final E. Event Status Date (complete unless status is Pending) (MM/DD/YYYY): Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Disposition Disclosure Detail: Include for each charge (a) Disposition Type (e.g., convicted, acquitted, dismissed, pretrial, etc.), (b) Date, (c) Sentence/Penalty, (d) Duration (if sentence - suspension, probation, etc.), (e) Start Date of Penalty, (f) Penalty/Fine Amount, and (g) Date Paid. 5. Provide a brief summary of circumstances leading to the charge(s) as well as the disposition. Include the relevant dates when the conduct which was the subject of the charge(s) occurred. (Your response must fit within the space provided.) DRP Pages
regulatory · block 1CITIGROUP, INC.PDF pages 118–120
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- CITIGROUP, INC.
- Regulator name — filed text
- UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, SEVERAL STATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL AND THE FDIC
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 4,500,000,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Settled
Action status / disposition — filed text
ON JULY 11, 2014, CITIGROUP ENTERED INTO A SETTLEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (THE "DOJ"), SEVERAL STATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL (THE "STATE AGS") AND THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION (THE "FDIC") RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE- BACKED SECURITIES ("RMBS") AND COLLATERALIZED DEBT OBLIGATIONS ("CDOS") ISSUED, STRUCTURED OR UNDERWRITTEN BY CITI BETWEEN 2003 AND 2008. UNDER THE TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT, CITIGROUP WILL PAY A TOTAL OF $4.5 BILLION IN CASH AND PROVIDE $2.5 BILLION IN CONSUMER RELIEF. THE CASH PORTION OF THE SETTLEMENT CONSISTS OF A $4 BILLION CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY PAYMENT TO THE DOJ PURSUANT TO THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS REFORM, RECOVERY AND ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1989 ("FIRREA"), $208,250,000 TO THE FDIC AND $291,750,000 TO VARIOUS STATE AGS. THE SETTLEMENT RELEASES CIVIL CLAIMS THAT COULD HAVE BEEN ASSERTED UNDER COMMON LAW, FIRREA, THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT, THE PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL REMEDIES ACT, THE RACKETEER INFLUENCED AND CORRUPT ORGANIZATIONS ACT, THE INJUNCTIONS AGAINST FRAUD ACT, AND VARIOUS STATE STATUTES, INCLUDING STATE SECURITIES LAWS.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE DOJ AND STATE AGS ALLEGED THAT CITI MISREPRESENTED THE QUALITY AND CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MORTGAGE LOANS IT SECURITIZED AND SOLD TO INVESTORS, INCLUDING THAT THE LOANS WERE ORIGINATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH UNDERWRITING GUIDELINES AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS. THE FDIC HAD ASSERTED, IN SEVERAL LITIGATIONS COMMENCED AGAINST CITIGROUP AS ISSUER AND UNDERWRITER OF RMBS, SIMILAR CLAIMS OF MISREPRESENTATIONS RELATING TO THE QUALITY OF THE LOAN COLLATERAL IN THE RMBS AT ISSUE.
Sanction detail — filed text
UNDER THE TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT, CITIGROUP WILL PAY A TOTAL OF $4.5 BILLION IN CASH AND PROVIDE $2.5 BILLION IN CONSUMER RELIEF. THE CASH PORTION OF THE SETTLEMENT CONSISTS OF A $4 BILLION CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY PAYMENT TO THE DOJ PURSUANT TO THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS REFORM, RECOVERY AND ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1989 ("FIRREA"), $208,250,000 TO THE FDIC AND $291,750,000 TO VARIOUS STATE AGS.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
CITIGROUP, INC.
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, SEVERAL STATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL AND THE FDIC
2.
Principal Sanction:
p
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/11/2014
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
N/A
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other
Other Product Types:
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES AND COLLATERALIZED DEBT OBLIGATIONS
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE DOJ AND STATE AGS ALLEGED THAT CITI MISREPRESENTED THE QUALITY AND CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MORTGAGE LOANS IT SECURITIZED AND
SOLD TO INVESTORS, INCLUDING THAT THE LOANS WERE ORIGINATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH UNDERWRITING GUIDELINES AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS. THE FDIC HAD ASSERTED, IN SEVERAL LITIGATIONS COMMENCED AGAINST CITIGROUP AS
ISSUER AND UNDERWRITER OF RMBS, SIMILAR CLAIMS OF MISREPRESENTATIONS RELATING TO THE QUALITY OF THE LOAN COLLATERAL IN THE RMBS
AT ISSUE.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Settled
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/11/2014
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 4,500,000,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
UNDER THE TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT, CITIGROUP WILL PAY A TOTAL OF $4.5 BILLION IN CASH AND PROVIDE $2.5 BILLION IN CONSUMER
RELIEF. THE CASH PORTION OF THE SETTLEMENT CONSISTS OF A $4 BILLION CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY PAYMENT TO THE DOJ PURSUANT TO THE
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS REFORM, RECOVERY AND ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1989 ("FIRREA"), $208,250,000 TO THE FDIC AND $291,750,000 TO
VARIOUS STATE AGS.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
ON JULY 11, 2014, CITIGROUP ENTERED INTO A SETTLEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (THE "DOJ"), SEVERAL STATE
ATTORNEYS GENERAL (THE "STATE AGS") AND THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION (THE "FDIC") RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-
BACKED SECURITIES ("RMBS") AND COLLATERALIZED DEBT OBLIGATIONS ("CDOS") ISSUED, STRUCTURED OR UNDERWRITTEN BY CITI BETWEEN 2003
AND 2008. UNDER THE TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT, CITIGROUP WILL PAY A TOTAL OF $4.5 BILLION IN CASH AND PROVIDE $2.5 BILLION IN CONSUMER
RELIEF. THE CASH PORTION OF THE SETTLEMENT CONSISTS OF A $4 BILLION CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY PAYMENT TO THE DOJ PURSUANT TO THE
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS REFORM, RECOVERY AND ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1989 ("FIRREA"), $208,250,000 TO THE FDIC AND $291,750,000 TO
VARIOUS STATE AGS. THE SETTLEMENT RELEASES CIVIL CLAIMS THAT COULD HAVE BEEN ASSERTED UNDER COMMON LAW, FIRREA, THE FALSE CLAIMS
ACT, THE PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL REMEDIES ACT, THE RACKETEER INFLUENCED AND CORRUPT ORGANIZATIONS ACT, THE INJUNCTIONS AGAINST FRAUD
ACT, AND VARIOUS STATE STATUTES, INCLUDING STATE SECURITIES LAWS.regulatory · block 2MCCABE, TRUDY, LPDF pages 120–121
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- MCCABE, TRUDY, L
- Regulator name — filed text
- OREGON DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND CONSUMER SERVICES; DIVISION OF FINANCIAL REGULATION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 5,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
FAILURE TO TIMELY AMEND SECTION 14 OF CRD FORM U-4 TO UPDATE FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
FAILURE TO TIMELY AMEND SECTION 14 OF CRD FORM U-4 TO UPDATE FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES.
Sanction detail — filed text
CIVIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY(IES)/FINE
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE CRD Number: 5215796 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: MCCABE, TRUDY, L (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) OREGON DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND CONSUMER SERVICES; DIVISION OF FINANCIAL REGULATION 2. Principal Sanction: Cease and Desist Other Sanctions: CIVIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY(IES)/FINE(S) 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/17/2015 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): FAILURE TO TIMELY AMEND SECTION 14 OF CRD FORM U-4 TO UPDATE FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Consent 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/17/2015 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 5,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CIVIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY(IES)/FINE 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). FAILURE TO TIMELY AMEND SECTION 14 OF CRD FORM U-4 TO UPDATE FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES.
regulatory · block 3PDF pages 121–123
- Regulator name — filed text
- CBOE EDGA EXCHANGE, INC.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 27,500.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,500, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE ITS PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF SEC RULE 611(C) AND EDGA RULES 11.5(D)(1), 11.8(C). 5.1 AND 3.1 IN THAT CGMI FAILED TO HAVE A SYSTEM OF REVIEW FOR ( ) ( )( ) ( ) ISO'S INDEPENDENT OF EXECUTIONS, LIMITATIONS IN THE FIRM'S ORDER ROUTING SYSTEM LED TO A FAILURE TO RETAIN MARKET DATA SNAPSHOTS OF THE SEQUENCED QUOTES, AND A LATENCY ISSUE WITHIN THE FIRM'S SMART ORDER ROUTER CAUSED THE FIRM TO ROUTE ISO'S THROUGH PROTECTED QUOTATIONS ON CERTAIN OCCASIONS BETWEEN NOVEMBER 1, 2011 AND DECEMBER 16, 2013. IN ADDITION, THE FIRM FAILED TO SEND CERTAIN ISO'S TO BETTER-PRICED QUOTES AT ONE NATIONAL EXCHANGE AND FAILED TO SEND AN ODD LOT SIZED ISO TO A BETTER-PRICED QUOTE AT ANOTHER NATIONAL EXCHANGE ON JUNE 12, 2013.
Sanction detail — filed text
CENSURE, FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,500, UNDERTAKING TO REVISE ITS PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) CBOE EDGA EXCHANGE, INC. 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: FINE, UNDERTAKING 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/02/2018 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2015046590003 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: UNSPECIFIED SECURITIES 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF SEC RULE 611(C) AND EDGA RULES 11.5(D)(1), 11.8(C). 5.1 AND 3.1 IN THAT CGMI FAILED TO HAVE A SYSTEM OF REVIEW FOR ( ) ( )( ) ( ) ISO'S INDEPENDENT OF EXECUTIONS, LIMITATIONS IN THE FIRM'S ORDER ROUTING SYSTEM LED TO A FAILURE TO RETAIN MARKET DATA SNAPSHOTS OF THE SEQUENCED QUOTES, AND A LATENCY ISSUE WITHIN THE FIRM'S SMART ORDER ROUTER CAUSED THE FIRM TO ROUTE ISO'S THROUGH PROTECTED QUOTATIONS ON CERTAIN OCCASIONS BETWEEN NOVEMBER 1, 2011 AND DECEMBER 16, 2013. IN ADDITION, THE FIRM FAILED TO SEND CERTAIN ISO'S TO BETTER-PRICED QUOTES AT ONE NATIONAL EXCHANGE AND FAILED TO SEND AN ODD LOT SIZED ISO TO A BETTER-PRICED QUOTE AT ANOTHER NATIONAL EXCHANGE ON JUNE 12, 2013. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/02/2018 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 27,500.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: UNDERTAKING Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CENSURE, FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,500, UNDERTAKING TO REVISE ITS PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,500, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE ITS PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES.
regulatory · block 4CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS JAPAN INC.PDF pages 123–125
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS JAPAN INC.
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINANCIAL SERVICES AGENCY OF JAPAN
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE FIRM WAS ISSUED A BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ORDER TO ENHANCE AND STRENGTHEN THE COMPANY'S BUSINESS MANAGEMENT/INTERNAL CONTROL FRAMEWORK
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF ARTICLE 123(1)(XII) OF CABINET OFFICE ORDER ON FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND EXCHANGE, ETC. BASED ON ARTICLE 40(2) OF THE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND EXCHANGE ACT IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS JAPAN INC. HAD FAILURES IN MARKET DERIVATIVES TRADING CONTROL SYSTEM IN THAT SOME TRANSACTION DATA NECESSARY FOR TRADE SURVEILLANCE WERE NOT DELIVERED TO TRADE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM, HAD FAILURES IN TRADE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM IN THAT THE COMPANY INAPPROPRIATELY NARROWED DOWN THE COVERAGE OF TRADE SURVEILLANCE, AND HAD DEFICIENCIES IN TRADE SURVEILLANCE FRAMEWORK IN THAT THE COMPANY INADEQUATELY OVERLOOKED AND EXECUTED ORDER OF THE SPOOFING TRANSACTIONS IN JGB FUTURES MARKET ON OCTOBER 26 AND 29, 2018.
Sanction detail — filed text
THE FIRM WAS ISSUED A BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ORDER TO ENHANCE AND STRENGTHEN THE COMPANY'S BUSINESS MANAGEMENT/INTERNAL CONTROL FRAMEWORK
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Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE CRD Number: This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS JAPAN INC. (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINANCIAL SERVICES AGENCY OF JAPAN 2. Principal Sanction: Undertaking Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 06/07/2019 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: N/A 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Futures - Financial Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF ARTICLE 123(1)(XII) OF CABINET OFFICE ORDER ON FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND EXCHANGE, ETC. BASED ON ARTICLE 40(2) OF THE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND EXCHANGE ACT IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS JAPAN INC. HAD FAILURES IN MARKET DERIVATIVES TRADING CONTROL SYSTEM IN THAT SOME TRANSACTION DATA NECESSARY FOR TRADE SURVEILLANCE WERE NOT DELIVERED TO TRADE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM, HAD FAILURES IN TRADE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM IN THAT THE COMPANY INAPPROPRIATELY NARROWED DOWN THE COVERAGE OF TRADE SURVEILLANCE, AND HAD DEFICIENCIES IN TRADE SURVEILLANCE FRAMEWORK IN THAT THE COMPANY INADEQUATELY OVERLOOKED AND EXECUTED ORDER OF THE SPOOFING TRANSACTIONS IN JGB FUTURES MARKET ON OCTOBER 26 AND 29, 2018. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Order 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 06/07/2019 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ORDER Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: THE FIRM WAS ISSUED A BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ORDER TO ENHANCE AND STRENGTHEN THE COMPANY'S BUSINESS MANAGEMENT/INTERNAL CONTROL FRAMEWORK 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). THE FIRM WAS ISSUED A BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ORDER TO ENHANCE AND STRENGTHEN THE COMPANY'S BUSINESS MANAGEMENT/INTERNAL CONTROL FRAMEWORK
regulatory · block 5CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS LIMITEDPDF pages 125–127
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS LIMITED
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINANCIAL SERVICES AGENCY OF JAPAN
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 0.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
ADMINISTRATIVE MONETARY PENALTY PAYMENT ORDER OF 133.37 MILLION YEN
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF THE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND EXCHANGE ACT IN THAT A TRADER FORMERLY EMPLOYED BY CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS LIMITED PLACED A SERIES OF ORDERS FOR 10-YEAR JGB FUTURES LISTED ON THE OSAKA EXCHANGE ON OCTOBER 26 AND 29, 2018 WHICH WERE DEEMED TO CONSTITUTE MARKET MANIPULATIONS OF SUCH JGB FUTURES.
Sanction detail — filed text
ADMINISTRATIVE MONETARY PENALTY PAYMENT ORDER OF 133.37 MILLION YEN
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE CRD Number: This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS LIMITED (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINANCIAL SERVICES AGENCY OF JAPAN 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 06/07/2019 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: N/A 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Futures - Financial Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF THE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND EXCHANGE ACT IN THAT A TRADER FORMERLY EMPLOYED BY CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS LIMITED PLACED A SERIES OF ORDERS FOR 10-YEAR JGB FUTURES LISTED ON THE OSAKA EXCHANGE ON OCTOBER 26 AND 29, 2018 WHICH WERE DEEMED TO CONSTITUTE MARKET MANIPULATIONS OF SUCH JGB FUTURES. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Order 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 06/07/2019 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 0.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: FINE IS IN YEN OF 133.37 MILLION Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: ADMINISTRATIVE MONETARY PENALTY PAYMENT ORDER OF 133.37 MILLION YEN 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). ADMINISTRATIVE MONETARY PENALTY PAYMENT ORDER OF 133.37 MILLION YEN
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regulatory · block 6PDF pages 127–129
- Regulator name — filed text
- CFTC
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 1,000,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRMS CONSENTED TO CEASE AND DESIST, A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY OF $1,000,000 AND UNDERTAKINGS TO NOT DENY ANY FINDINGS, TO COOPERATE WITH THE COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE CORRECTED SWAP DATA, AND TO MAKE A REPORT TO THE COMMISSION.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF SECTION VI.A OF THE 2017 ORDER, SECTIONS 2(A)(13)(G), 4R(A)(3), AND 4S(H)(1)(B) OF THE ACT, 7 U.S.C. SECTIONS 2(A)(13) (G), 6R(A)(3), 6S(H)(1)(B) (2018), AND REGULATIONS 23.602(A), 45.3, 45.4, AND 45.6, 17 C.F.R. SECTIONS 23.602(A), 45.3, 45.4, 45.6 (2020) IN THAT CITIBANK, N.A. AND CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS LIMITED FAILED TO REPORT LEGAL ENTITY IDENTIFIERS PROPERLY FOR CERTAIN SWAPS, FAILED TO SATISFY THE CONDITIONS OF AVAILABLE CFTC NO-ACTION RELIEF ON WHICH THEY SOUGHT TO RELY, AND FAILED TO SUPERVISE THEIR SWAP DEALER ACTIVITIES DILIGENTLY FROM IN OR ABOUT 2013 TO AT LEAST SEPTEMBER 2020.
Sanction detail — filed text
CEASE AND DESIST, CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY OF $1,000,000 AND UNDERTAKINGS TO NOT DENY ANY FINDINGS, TO COOPERATE WITH THE COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE CORRECTED SWAP DATA, AND TO MAKE A REPORT TO THE COMMISSION.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE CRD Number: This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: CITIBANK, N.A. (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) CRD Number: This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS LIMITED (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) CFTC 2. Principal Sanction: Cease and Desist Other Sanctions: FINE, UNDERTAKING 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/27/2021 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 21-15 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: SWAP TRANSACTIONS 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF SECTION VI.A OF THE 2017 ORDER, SECTIONS 2(A)(13)(G), 4R(A)(3), AND 4S(H)(1)(B) OF THE ACT, 7 U.S.C. SECTIONS 2(A)(13) (G), 6R(A)(3), 6S(H)(1)(B) (2018), AND REGULATIONS 23.602(A), 45.3, 45.4, AND 45.6, 17 C.F.R. SECTIONS 23.602(A), 45.3, 45.4, 45.6 (2020) IN THAT CITIBANK, N.A. AND CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS LIMITED FAILED TO REPORT LEGAL ENTITY IDENTIFIERS PROPERLY FOR CERTAIN SWAPS, FAILED TO SATISFY THE CONDITIONS OF AVAILABLE CFTC NO-ACTION RELIEF ON WHICH THEY SOUGHT TO RELY, AND FAILED TO SUPERVISE THEIR SWAP DEALER ACTIVITIES DILIGENTLY FROM IN OR ABOUT 2013 TO AT LEAST SEPTEMBER 2020. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Order 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/27/2021 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 1,000,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: UNDERTAKING Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CEASE AND DESIST, CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY OF $1,000,000 AND UNDERTAKINGS TO NOT DENY ANY FINDINGS, TO COOPERATE WITH THE COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE CORRECTED SWAP DATA, AND TO MAKE A REPORT TO THE COMMISSION. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRMS CONSENTED TO CEASE AND DESIST, A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY OF $1,000,000 AND UNDERTAKINGS TO NOT DENY ANY FINDINGS, TO COOPERATE WITH THE COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE CORRECTED SWAP DATA, AND TO MAKE A REPORT TO THE COMMISSION.
regulatory · block 7PDF pages 129–131
- Regulator name — filed text
- NEW YORK MERCANTILE EXCHANGE
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 5,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
CGMI CONSENTED TO A SUMMARY FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF RULE 576 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO MAINTAIN ACCURATE AND CURRENT REGISTRATION IN THE EXCHANGE FEE SYSTEM AS REQUIRED DURING THE REVIEW PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 2014 THROUGH JANUARY 2015.
Sanction detail — filed text
SUMMARY FINE OF $5,000
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) NEW YORK MERCANTILE EXCHANGE 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/11/2015 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 15-8395 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF RULE 576 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO MAINTAIN ACCURATE AND CURRENT REGISTRATION IN THE EXCHANGE FEE SYSTEM AS REQUIRED DURING THE REVIEW PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 2014 THROUGH JANUARY 2015. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Consent 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/11/2015 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 5,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: SUMMARY FINE OF $5,000 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). CGMI CONSENTED TO A SUMMARY FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000
regulatory · block 8CITIGROUP INC.PDF pages 131–133
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- CITIGROUP INC.
- Regulator name — filed text
- ( g g g y y ) U.S. BOARD OF GOVENORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 342,000,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
ON MAY 20, 2015, CITIGROUP CONSENTED TO THE ISSUANCE OF AN ORDER TO CEASE AND DESIST AND ORDER OF ASSESSMENT OF A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY BY THE FRB. THE ORDER REQUIRES CITIGROUP TO PAY A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY OF $342 MILLION AND TO TAKE SPECIFIC STEPS TO IMPROVE ITS OVERSIGHT, INTERNAL CONTROLS, COMPLIANCE, RISK MANAGEMENT AND AUDIT PROGRAMS, INCLUDING TO SUBMIT WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE ORDER, WRITTEN PLANS AND PROGRAMS RELATING TO REMEDIATION.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ON MAY 20, 2015, CITIGROUP INC. ("CITIGROUP") CONSENTED TO THE ISSUANCE OF AN ORDER TO CEASE AND DESIST AND ORDER OF ASSESSMENT OF A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY (THE "ORDER") BY THE U.S. BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM ("FRB"). CITIGROUP AGREED TO PAY A PENALTY OF $342 MILLION AND TO FURTHER ENHANCE THE CONTROL FRAMEWORK GOVERNING CITIGROUP'S FOREIGN EXCHANGE ("FX") TRADING AND RELATED SALES ACTIVITIES AND CERTAIN OTHER COMMODITIES AND INTEREST RATE MARKET ACTIVITIES. THE ORDER ALLEGES THAT CITIGROUP LACKED ADEQUATE FIRM-WIDE GOVERNANCE, RISK MANAGEMENT, COMPLIANCE AND AUDIT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES RELATING TO ITS FX ACTIVITIES. THE ORDER FURTHER ALLEGES THAT CITIGROUP'S DEFICIENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES PREVENTED IT FROM DETECTING AND ADDRESSING UNSAFE AND UNSOUND CONDUCT BY ITS FX TRADERS, INCLUDING AGREEMENTS WITH EXTERNAL TRADERS TO COORDINATE TRADING IN A MANNER DESIGNED TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FX BENCHMARK FIXES AND MARKET PRICES AND TRADING STRATEGIES THAT RAISED POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
Sanction detail — filed text
CIVIL MONEY PENALTY OF $342 MILLION LEVIED AGAINST CONTROL AFFILIATE (CITIGROUP INC.). NO LEVY AGAINST APPLICANT. PENALTY PAID BY CONTROL AFFILIATE ON MAY 20, 2015.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
CITIGROUP INC.
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
(
g
g
g
y
y
)
U.S. BOARD OF GOVENORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
UNDERTAKING
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
05/20/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
15-008-B-HC
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other
Other Product Types:
SPOT FX
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
ON MAY 20, 2015, CITIGROUP INC. ("CITIGROUP") CONSENTED TO THE ISSUANCE OF AN ORDER TO CEASE AND DESIST AND ORDER OF ASSESSMENT
OF A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY (THE "ORDER") BY THE U.S. BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM ("FRB"). CITIGROUP AGREED TO PAY
A PENALTY OF $342 MILLION AND TO FURTHER ENHANCE THE CONTROL FRAMEWORK GOVERNING CITIGROUP'S FOREIGN EXCHANGE ("FX") TRADING
AND RELATED SALES ACTIVITIES AND CERTAIN OTHER COMMODITIES AND INTEREST RATE MARKET ACTIVITIES. THE ORDER ALLEGES THAT CITIGROUP
LACKED ADEQUATE FIRM-WIDE GOVERNANCE, RISK MANAGEMENT, COMPLIANCE AND AUDIT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES RELATING TO ITS FX
ACTIVITIES. THE ORDER FURTHER ALLEGES THAT CITIGROUP'S DEFICIENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES PREVENTED IT FROM DETECTING AND
ADDRESSING UNSAFE AND UNSOUND CONDUCT BY ITS FX TRADERS, INCLUDING AGREEMENTS WITH EXTERNAL TRADERS TO COORDINATE TRADING IN A
MANNER DESIGNED TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FX BENCHMARK FIXES AND MARKET PRICES AND TRADING STRATEGIES THAT RAISED POTENTIAL
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
05/20/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 342,000,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
UNDERTAKINGS TO REMEDIATE OVERSIGHT, INTERNAL CONTROLS, COMPLIANCE, RISK MANAGEMENT AND AUDIT PROGRAMS.
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
CIVIL MONEY PENALTY OF $342 MILLION LEVIED AGAINST CONTROL AFFILIATE (CITIGROUP INC.). NO LEVY AGAINST APPLICANT. PENALTY PAID
BY CONTROL AFFILIATE ON MAY 20, 2015.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
ON MAY 20, 2015, CITIGROUP CONSENTED TO THE ISSUANCE OF AN ORDER TO CEASE AND DESIST AND ORDER OF ASSESSMENT OF A CIVIL MONEY
PENALTY BY THE FRB. THE ORDER REQUIRES CITIGROUP TO PAY A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY OF $342 MILLION AND TO TAKE SPECIFIC STEPS TO IMPROVE
ITS OVERSIGHT, INTERNAL CONTROLS, COMPLIANCE, RISK MANAGEMENT AND AUDIT PROGRAMS, INCLUDING TO SUBMIT WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE
ORDER, WRITTEN PLANS AND PROGRAMS RELATING TO REMEDIATION.regulatory · block 9PDF pages 133–134
- Regulator name — filed text
- CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 5,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
CGMI CONSENTED TO A SUMMARY FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF RULE 576 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO MAINTAIN ACCURATE AND CURRENT REGISTRATION IN THE EXCHANGE FEE SYSTEM AS REQUIRED DURING THE REVIEW PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 2014 THROUGH JANUARY 2015.
Sanction detail — filed text
SUMMARY FINE OF $5,000
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/11/2015 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 15-8395 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF RULE 576 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO MAINTAIN ACCURATE AND CURRENT REGISTRATION IN THE EXCHANGE FEE SYSTEM AS REQUIRED DURING THE REVIEW PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 2014 THROUGH JANUARY 2015. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Consent 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/11/2015 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 5,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: SUMMARY FINE OF $5,000 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). CGMI CONSENTED TO A SUMMARY FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000
regulatory · block 10PDF pages 134–136
- Regulator name — filed text
- DELAWARE INVESTOR PROTECTION UNIT
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 135,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS' REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL STATES MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH CGMI NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE UNIT ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN DELAWARE THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN DELAWARE, THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE FAILURE TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN DELAWARE CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE PURSUANT TO 6 DEL. C. § 601(B). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE UNIT A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $135,000, OF WHICH $35,000 IS AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AND $100,000 IS FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE UNIT'S INVESTIGATION. FINALLY, THE UNIT AND CGMI AGREED THAT THE ORDER WOULD NOT SUBJECT CGMI TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, ANY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DISQUALIFICATION FROM RELYING UPON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS OR SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NASAA.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION INC. ("NASAA"), THE DELAWARE INVESTOR PROTECTION UNIT (THE "UNIT") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI") ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN DELAWARE, AND THAT CGMI FAILED TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN DELAWARE. THE ALLEGED CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AGAINST THE FIRM.
Sanction detail — filed text
CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT ORDER (THE "ORDER"), AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE UNIT. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) PAY THE UNIT A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $135,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT MAY 15, 2015.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
DELAWARE INVESTOR PROTECTION UNIT
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
05/15/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
IPU CASE NO. 9-11-1
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS
ASSOCIATION INC. ("NASAA"), THE DELAWARE INVESTOR PROTECTION UNIT (THE "UNIT") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI")
ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN DELAWARE, AND THAT CGMI FAILED TO
MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE
PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN DELAWARE. THE ALLEGED CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE
AGAINST THE FIRM.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
05/15/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 135,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT
ORDER (THE "ORDER"), AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE UNIT. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND
(2) PAY THE UNIT A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $135,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT MAY 15, 2015.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS'
REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE
COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL STATES MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH CGMI
NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE UNIT ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN DELAWARE
THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN DELAWARE, THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF
THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE FAILURE TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN
DELAWARE CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE PURSUANT TO 6 DEL. C. § 601(B). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR
DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE UNIT A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $135,000, OF WHICH
$35,000 IS AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AND $100,000 IS FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE UNIT'S INVESTIGATION. FINALLY, THE UNIT AND CGMI
AGREED THAT THE ORDER WOULD NOT SUBJECT CGMI TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, ANY STATE, THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DISQUALIFICATION FROM RELYING UPON
THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS OR SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NASAA.regulatory · block 11PDF pages 136–138
- Regulator name — filed text
- NEW MEXICO SECURITIES DIVISION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 35,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS' REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL JURISDICTIONS MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH CGMI NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE DIVISION ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN NEW MEXICO THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN NEW MEXICO, THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE FAILURE TO ENFORCE SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN NEW MEXICO CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE PURSUANT TO SECTION 58-13C-604.C NMSA 1978. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE DIVISION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000, NEW MEXICO'S ALLOCATED PORTION OF THE AMOUNT AGREED TO WITH NASAA. FINALLY, THE DIVISION AND CGMI AGREED THAT THE ORDER WOULD NOT SUBJECT CGMI TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, ANY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DISQUALIFICATION FROM RELYING UPON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS OR SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NASAA.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION INC. ("NASAA"), THE NEW MEXICO SECURITIES DIVISION (THE "DIVISION") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI") ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN NEW MEXICO, AND THAT CGMI FAILED TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN NEW MEXICO. THE ALLEGED CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AGAINST THE FIRM.
Sanction detail — filed text
CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT ORDER (THE "ORDER"), AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE DIVISION. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) PAY THE DIVISION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT JULY 23, 2015.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
NEW MEXICO SECURITIES DIVISION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/28/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
N/A
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS
ASSOCIATION INC. ("NASAA"), THE NEW MEXICO SECURITIES DIVISION (THE "DIVISION") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI")
ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN NEW MEXICO, AND THAT CGMI FAILED TO
MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE
PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN NEW MEXICO. THE ALLEGED CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE
AGAINST THE FIRM.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/28/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 35,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT
ORDER (THE "ORDER"), AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE DIVISION. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS,
AND (2) PAY THE DIVISION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT JULY 23, 2015.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS'
REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE
COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL JURISDICTIONS MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH
CGMI NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE DIVISION ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN NEW
MEXICO THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN NEW MEXICO, THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION
STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE FAILURE TO ENFORCE SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE
REGISTERED IN NEW MEXICO CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE PURSUANT TO SECTION 58-13C-604.C NMSA
1978. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE DIVISION A SUM IN
THE AMOUNT OF $35,000, NEW MEXICO'S ALLOCATED PORTION OF THE AMOUNT AGREED TO WITH NASAA. FINALLY, THE DIVISION AND CGMI AGREED
THAT THE ORDER WOULD NOT SUBJECT CGMI TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, ANY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DISQUALIFICATION FROM RELYING UPON THE STATE
OR FEDERAL REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS OR SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NASAA.regulatory · block 12PDF pages 138–140
- Regulator name — filed text
- RHODE ISLAND SECURITIES DIVISION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 35,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS' REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL JURISDICTIONS MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH CGMI NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE DIVISION ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN RHODE ISLAND THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN RHODE ISLAND, THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE FAILURE TO ENFORCE SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN RHODE ISLAND CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE PURSUANT TO SECTION 7-11-602(B)(4) OF THE RHODE ISLAND UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE DIVISION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000, RHODE ISLAND'S ALLOCATED PORTION OF THE AMOUNT AGREED TO WITH NASAA. FINALLY, THE DIVISION AND CGMI AGREED THAT THE ORDER WOULD NOT SUBJECT CGMI TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, ANY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DISQUALIFICATION FROM RELYING UPON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS OR SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NASAA.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION INC. ("NASAA"), THE RHODE ISLAND DIVISION OF SECURITIES (THE "DIVISION") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI") ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN RHODE ISLAND, AND THAT CGMI FAILED TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN RHODE ISLAND. THE ALLEGED CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AGAINST THE FIRM.
Sanction detail — filed text
CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT ORDER (THE "ORDER"), AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE DIVISION. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) PAY THE DIVISION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT JULY 23, 2015.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
RHODE ISLAND SECURITIES DIVISION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/24/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
ORDER NO. 15-21
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS
ASSOCIATION INC. ("NASAA"), THE RHODE ISLAND DIVISION OF SECURITIES (THE "DIVISION") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
("CGMI") ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN RHODE ISLAND, AND THAT CGMI
FAILED TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT
THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN RHODE ISLAND. THE ALLEGED CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE
FINE AGAINST THE FIRM.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/24/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 35,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT
ORDER (THE "ORDER"), AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE DIVISION. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS,
AND (2) PAY THE DIVISION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT JULY 23, 2015.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS'
REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE
COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL JURISDICTIONS MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH
CGMI NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE DIVISION ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN
RHODE ISLAND THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN RHODE ISLAND, THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE
REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE FAILURE TO ENFORCE SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS
WERE REGISTERED IN RHODE ISLAND CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE PURSUANT TO SECTION 7-11-602(B)(4)
OF THE RHODE ISLAND UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN
UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE DIVISION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000, RHODE ISLAND'S ALLOCATED PORTION OF THE AMOUNT AGREED TO
WITH NASAA. FINALLY, THE DIVISION AND CGMI AGREED THAT THE ORDER WOULD NOT SUBJECT CGMI TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS
OF THE UNITED STATES, ANY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY
DISQUALIFICATION FROM RELYING UPON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS OR SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART
OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NASAA.regulatory · block 13PDF pages 140–142
- Regulator name — filed text
- IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE SECURITIES
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 35,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS' REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL STATES MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH CGMI NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE DEPARTMENT ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN IDAHO THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN IDAHO, THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE FAILURE TO ENFORCE SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN IDAHO CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-14-412(C) OF THE IDAHO UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE DEPARTMENT A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000, IDAHO'S ALLOCATED PORTION OF THE AMOUNT AGREED TO WITH NASAA. FINALLY, THE DEPARTMENT AND CGMI AGREED THAT THE ORDER WOULD NOT SUBJECT CGMI TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, ANY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DISQUALIFICATION FROM RELYING UPON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS OR SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NASAA.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION INC. ("NASAA"), THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE SECURITIES (THE "DEPARTMENT") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI") ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN IDAHO, AND THAT CGMI FAILED TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN IDAHO. THE ALLEGED CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AGAINST THE FIRM.
Sanction detail — filed text
CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT ORDER (THE "ORDER"), AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE DEPARTMENT. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) PAY THE DEPARTMENT A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT JULY 9, 2015.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE SECURITIES
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/13/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
DOCKET NO. 2015-07-06
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS
ASSOCIATION INC. ("NASAA"), THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE SECURITIES (THE "DEPARTMENT") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS
INC. ("CGMI") ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN IDAHO, AND THAT CGMI
FAILED TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT
THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN IDAHO. THE ALLEGED CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE
AGAINST THE FIRM.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/13/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 35,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT
ORDER (THE "ORDER"), AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE DEPARTMENT. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN
UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) PAY THE DEPARTMENT A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT JULY 9, 2015.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS'
REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE
COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL STATES MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH CGMI
NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE DEPARTMENT ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN IDAHO
THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN IDAHO, THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE
SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE FAILURE TO ENFORCE SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN IDAHO
CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-14-412(C) OF THE IDAHO UNIFORM SECURITIES
ACT. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE DEPARTMENT A SUM IN
THE AMOUNT OF $35,000, IDAHO'S ALLOCATED PORTION OF THE AMOUNT AGREED TO WITH NASAA. FINALLY, THE DEPARTMENT AND CGMI AGREED
THAT THE ORDER WOULD NOT SUBJECT CGMI TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, ANY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DISQUALIFICATION FROM RELYING UPON THE STATE
OR FEDERAL REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS OR SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NASAA.regulatory · block 14PDF pages 142–144
- Regulator name — filed text
- ARKANSAS SECURITIES DEPARTMENT
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 35,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS' REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL STATES MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH CGMI NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE DEPARTMENT ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN ARKANSAS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN ARKANSAS, THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE FAILURE TO ENFORCE SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN ARKANSAS CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE PURSUANT TO ARK. CODE ANN. § 2342308(G). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE DEPARTMENT A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000, ARKANSAS'S ALLOCATED PORTION OF THE AMOUNT AGREED TO WITH NASAA. FINALLY, THE DEPARTMENT AND CGMI AGREED THAT THE ORDER WOULD NOT SUBJECT CGMI TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, ANY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DISQUALIFICATION FROM RELYING UPON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS OR SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NASAA.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION INC. ("NASAA"), THE ARKANSAS SECURITIES DEPARTMENT (THE "DEPARTMENT") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI") ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN ARKANSAS, AND THAT CGMI FAILED TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN ARKANSAS. THE ALLEGED CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AGAINST THE FIRM.
Sanction detail — filed text
CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT ORDER (THE "ORDER"), AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE DEPARTMENT. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) PAY THE DEPARTMENT A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT JULY 6, 2015.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
ARKANSAS SECURITIES DEPARTMENT
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/10/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
CASE NO. S-15-0016
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS
ASSOCIATION INC. ("NASAA"), THE ARKANSAS SECURITIES DEPARTMENT (THE "DEPARTMENT") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
("CGMI") ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN ARKANSAS, AND THAT CGMI FAILED
TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE
PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN ARKANSAS. THE ALLEGED CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AGAINST
THE FIRM.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/10/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 35,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT
ORDER (THE "ORDER"), AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE DEPARTMENT. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN
UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) PAY THE DEPARTMENT A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT JULY 6, 2015.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS'
REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE
COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL STATES MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH CGMI
NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE DEPARTMENT ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN
ARKANSAS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN ARKANSAS, THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION
STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE FAILURE TO ENFORCE SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE
REGISTERED IN ARKANSAS CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE PURSUANT TO ARK. CODE ANN. § 2342308(G).
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE DEPARTMENT A SUM IN THE
AMOUNT OF $35,000, ARKANSAS'S ALLOCATED PORTION OF THE AMOUNT AGREED TO WITH NASAA. FINALLY, THE DEPARTMENT AND CGMI AGREED THAT
THE ORDER WOULD NOT SUBJECT CGMI TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, ANY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DISQUALIFICATION FROM RELYING UPON THE STATE
OR FEDERAL REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS OR SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NASAA.regulatory · block 15PDF pages 144–146
- Regulator name — filed text
- ALABAMA SECURITIES COMMISSION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 35,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS' REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL JURISDICTIONS MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH CGMI NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE COMMISSION ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN ALABAMA THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN ALABAMA, THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE FAILURE TO ENFORCE SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN ALABAMA CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE PURSUANT TO SECTION 8-6-19(J)(1), CODE OF ALABAMA 1975. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE COMMISSION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000, ALABAMA'S ALLOCATED PORTION OF THE AMOUNT AGREED TO WITH NASAA. FINALLY, THE COMMISSION AND CGMI AGREED THAT THE ORDER WOULD NOT SUBJECT CGMI TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, ANY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DISQUALIFICATION FROM RELYING UPON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS OR SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NASAA.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION INC. ("NASAA"), THE ALABAMA SECURITIES COMMISSION (THE "COMMISSION") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI") ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN ALABAMA, AND THAT CGMI FAILED TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN ALABAMA. THE ALLEGED CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AGAINST THE FIRM.
Sanction detail — filed text
CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT ORDER (THE "ORDER"), AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE COMMISSION. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) PAY THE COMMISSION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT JULY 23, 2015.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
ALABAMA SECURITIES COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/28/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
NO. CO-2015-0015
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS
ASSOCIATION INC. ("NASAA"), THE ALABAMA SECURITIES COMMISSION (THE "COMMISSION") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
("CGMI") ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN ALABAMA, AND THAT CGMI FAILED
TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE
PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN ALABAMA. THE ALLEGED CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AGAINST
THE FIRM.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/28/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 35,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT
ORDER (THE "ORDER"), AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE COMMISSION. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN
UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) PAY THE COMMISSION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT JULY 23, 2015.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS'
REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE
COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL JURISDICTIONS MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH
CGMI NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE COMMISSION ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN
ALABAMA THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN ALABAMA, THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION
STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE FAILURE TO ENFORCE SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE
REGISTERED IN ALABAMA CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE PURSUANT TO SECTION 8-6-19(J)(1), CODE OF
ALABAMA 1975. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE
COMMISSION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000, ALABAMA'S ALLOCATED PORTION OF THE AMOUNT AGREED TO WITH NASAA. FINALLY, THE
COMMISSION AND CGMI AGREED THAT THE ORDER WOULD NOT SUBJECT CGMI TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES,
ANY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DISQUALIFICATION
FROM RELYING UPON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS OR SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART OF THE AGREEMENT
WITH NASAA.regulatory · block 16PDF pages 146–148
- Regulator name — filed text
- MASSACHUSETTS SECURITIES DIVISION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 35,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS' REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL STATES MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH CGMI NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE DIVISION ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN MASSACHUSETTS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN MASSACHUSETTS, THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE FAILURE TO ENFORCE SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN MASSACHUSETTS VIOLATED MASS. GEN. LAWS CH. 110A § 201(A) AND (B) AND 950 MASS. CODE REGS. 12.203(3)(A). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE DIVISION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000, MASSACHUSETTS' ALLOCATED PORTION OF THE AMOUNT AGREED TO WITH NASAA. FINALLY, THE DIVISION AND CGMI AGREED THAT THE ORDER WOULD NOT SUBJECT CGMI TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, ANY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DISQUALIFICATION FROM RELYING UPON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS OR SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NASAA.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION INC. ("NASAA"), THE MASSACHUSETTS SECURITIES DIVISION (THE "DIVISION") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI") ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN MASSACHUSETTS, AND THAT CGMI FAILED TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN MASSACHUSETTS. THE ALLEGED CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AGAINST THE FIRM.
Sanction detail — filed text
CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE CONSENT ORDER (THE "ORDER"), AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE DIVISION. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) PAY THE DIVISION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT JULY 17, 2015.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
MASSACHUSETTS SECURITIES DIVISION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/21/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
DOCKET NO. 2015-0071
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS
ASSOCIATION INC. ("NASAA"), THE MASSACHUSETTS SECURITIES DIVISION (THE "DIVISION") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
("CGMI") ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN MASSACHUSETTS, AND THAT CGMI
FAILED TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT
THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN MASSACHUSETTS. THE ALLEGED CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE
FINE AGAINST THE FIRM.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/21/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 35,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE CONSENT ORDER (THE "ORDER"),
AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE DIVISION. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) PAY THE
DIVISION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT JULY 17, 2015.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS'
REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE
COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL STATES MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH CGMI
NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE DIVISION ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN
MASSACHUSETTS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN MASSACHUSETTS, THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE
REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE FAILURE TO ENFORCE SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS
WERE REGISTERED IN MASSACHUSETTS VIOLATED MASS. GEN. LAWS CH. 110A § 201(A) AND (B) AND 950 MASS. CODE REGS. 12.203(3)(A). WITHOUT
ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE DIVISION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF
$35,000, MASSACHUSETTS' ALLOCATED PORTION OF THE AMOUNT AGREED TO WITH NASAA. FINALLY, THE DIVISION AND CGMI AGREED THAT THE
ORDER WOULD NOT SUBJECT CGMI TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, ANY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DISQUALIFICATION FROM RELYING UPON THE STATE OR FEDERAL
REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS OR SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NASAA.regulatory · block 17PDF pages 148–150
- Regulator name — filed text
- SOUTH CAROLINA SECURITIES DIVISION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 35,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS' REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL STATES MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH CGMI NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE DIVISION ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN SOUTH CAROLINA THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN SOUTH CAROLINA, THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE FAILURE TO ENFORCE SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN SOUTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE PURSUANT TO S.C. CODE ANN. § 35 1-604(D). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE DIVISION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000, SOUTH CAROLINA'S ALLOCATED PORTION OF THE AMOUNT AGREED TO WITH NASAA. FINALLY, THE DIVISION AND CGMI AGREED THAT THE ORDER WOULD NOT SUBJECT CGMI TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, ANY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DISQUALIFICATION FROM RELYING UPON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS OR SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NASAA.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION INC. ("NASAA"), THE SOUTH CAROLINA SECURITIES DIVISION (THE "DIVISION") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI") ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AND THAT CGMI FAILED TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN SOUTH CAROLINA. THE ALLEGED CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AGAINST THE FIRM.
Sanction detail — filed text
CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT ORDER (THE "ORDER"), AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE DIVISION. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) PAY THE DIVISION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT JULY 6, 2015.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
SOUTH CAROLINA SECURITIES DIVISION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/13/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
FILE NO. 14027
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS
ASSOCIATION INC. ("NASAA"), THE SOUTH CAROLINA SECURITIES DIVISION (THE "DIVISION") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
("CGMI") ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AND THAT CGMI
FAILED TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT
THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN SOUTH CAROLINA. THE ALLEGED CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE
FINE AGAINST THE FIRM.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/13/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 35,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT
ORDER (THE "ORDER"), AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE DIVISION. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS,
AND (2) PAY THE DIVISION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT JULY 6, 2015.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS'
REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE
COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL STATES MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH CGMI
NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE DIVISION ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN SOUTH
CAROLINA THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN SOUTH CAROLINA, THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE
REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE FAILURE TO ENFORCE SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS
WERE REGISTERED IN SOUTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE PURSUANT TO S.C. CODE ANN. § 35
1-604(D). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE DIVISION A SUM
IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000, SOUTH CAROLINA'S ALLOCATED PORTION OF THE AMOUNT AGREED TO WITH NASAA. FINALLY, THE DIVISION AND CGMI
AGREED THAT THE ORDER WOULD NOT SUBJECT CGMI TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, ANY STATE, THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DISQUALIFICATION FROM RELYING UPON
THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS OR SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NASAA.regulatory · block 18PDF pages 150–152
- Regulator name — filed text
- OREGON DIVISION OF FINANCE AND CORPORATE SECURITIES
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 35,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS' REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL JURISDICTIONS MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH CGMI NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE DIVISION ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN OREGON THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN OREGON, THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE FAILURE TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN OREGON CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE PURSUANT TO OREGON REVISED STATUTES 59.995(1). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE DIVISION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000, OREGON'S ALLOCATED PORTION OF THE AMOUNT AGREED TO WITH NASAA. FINALLY, THE DIVISION AND CGMI AGREED THAT THE ORDER WOULD NOT SUBJECT CGMI TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, ANY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DISQUALIFICATION FROM RELYING UPON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS OR SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NASAA.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION INC. ("NASAA"), THE OREGON DIVISION OF FINANCE AND CORPORATE SECURITIES (THE "DIVISION") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI") ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN OREGON, THAT CGMI FAILED TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN OREGON. THE ALLEGED CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AGAINST THE FIRM.
Sanction detail — filed text
CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE ORDER ASSESSING CIVIL PENALTY AND CONSENT TO ENTRY OF ORDER (THE "ORDER"), AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE DIVISION. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) PAY THE DIVISION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 3, 2015.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
OREGON DIVISION OF FINANCE AND CORPORATE SECURITIES
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/17/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
S-15-0075
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS
ASSOCIATION INC. ("NASAA"), THE OREGON DIVISION OF FINANCE AND CORPORATE SECURITIES (THE "DIVISION") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL
MARKETS INC. ("CGMI") ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN OREGON, THAT CGMI
FAILED TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT
THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN OREGON. THE ALLEGED CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE
AGAINST THE FIRM.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/17/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 35,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE ORDER ASSESSING CIVIL
PENALTY AND CONSENT TO ENTRY OF ORDER (THE "ORDER"), AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE DIVISION. CGMI ALSO
AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) PAY THE DIVISION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT
SEPTEMBER 3, 2015.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS'
REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE
COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL JURISDICTIONS MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH
CGMI NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE DIVISION ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN
OREGON THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN OREGON, THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION
STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE FAILURE TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE
REGISTERED IN OREGON CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE PURSUANT TO OREGON REVISED STATUTES
59.995(1). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE DIVISION A SUM
IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000, OREGON'S ALLOCATED PORTION OF THE AMOUNT AGREED TO WITH NASAA. FINALLY, THE DIVISION AND CGMI AGREED
THAT THE ORDER WOULD NOT SUBJECT CGMI TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, ANY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DISQUALIFICATION FROM RELYING UPON THE STATE
OR FEDERAL REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS OR SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NASAA.regulatory · block 19PDF pages 152–154
- Regulator name — filed text
- SOUTH DAKOTA DIVISION OF SECURITIES
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 35,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS' REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL JURISDICTIONS MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH CGMI NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE DIVISION ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN SOUTH DAKOTA THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN SOUTH DAKOTA, THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE FAILURE TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN SOUTH DAKOTA CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE PURSUANT TO SDCL 47-31B- 604(D). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE DIVISION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000, SOUTH DAKOTA'S ALLOCATED PORTION OF THE AMOUNT AGREED TO WITH NASAA. FINALLY, THE DIVISION AND CGMI AGREED THAT THE ORDER WOULD NOT SUBJECT CGMI TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, ANY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DISQUALIFICATION FROM RELYING UPON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS OR SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NASAA.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION INC. ("NASAA"), THE SOUTH DAKOTA DIVISION OF SECURITIES (THE "DIVISION") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI") ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN SOUTH DAKOTA, THAT CGMI FAILED TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN SOUTH DAKOTA. THE ALLEGED CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AGAINST THE FIRM.
Sanction detail — filed text
CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT ORDER (THE "ORDER"), AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE DIVISION. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) PAY THE DIVISION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 15, 2015.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
SOUTH DAKOTA DIVISION OF SECURITIES
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/17/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
N/A
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS
ASSOCIATION INC. ("NASAA"), THE SOUTH DAKOTA DIVISION OF SECURITIES (THE "DIVISION") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
("CGMI") ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN SOUTH DAKOTA, THAT CGMI FAILED
TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE
PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN SOUTH DAKOTA. THE ALLEGED CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE
AGAINST THE FIRM.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/17/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 35,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT
ORDER (THE "ORDER"), AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE DIVISION. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS,
AND (2) PAY THE DIVISION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 15, 2015.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS'
REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE
COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL JURISDICTIONS MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH
CGMI NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE DIVISION ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN
SOUTH DAKOTA THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN SOUTH DAKOTA, THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE
REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE FAILURE TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE
PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN SOUTH DAKOTA CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE PURSUANT TO SDCL 47-31B-
604(D). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE DIVISION A SUM IN
THE AMOUNT OF $35,000, SOUTH DAKOTA'S ALLOCATED PORTION OF THE AMOUNT AGREED TO WITH NASAA. FINALLY, THE DIVISION AND CGMI
AGREED THAT THE ORDER WOULD NOT SUBJECT CGMI TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, ANY STATE, THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DISQUALIFICATION FROM RELYING UPON
THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS OR SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NASAA.regulatory · block 20PDF pages 154–156
- Regulator name — filed text
- MISSOURI SECURITIES DIVISION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 35,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS' REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL JURISDICTIONS MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH CGMI NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE DIVISION ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN MISSOURI THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN MISSOURI AND THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN MISSOURI CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 409.4-412(C) AND 409.6-604, RSMO. (CUM. SUPP. 2013). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE DIVISION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000, MISSOURI'S ALLOCATED PORTION OF THE AMOUNT AGREED TO WITH NASAA. FINALLY, THE DIVISION AND CGMI AGREED THAT THE ORDER WOULD NOT SUBJECT CGMI TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, ANY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DISQUALIFICATION FROM RELYING UPON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS OR SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NASAA.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION INC. ("NASAA"), THE MISSOURI SECURITIES DIVISION (THE "DIVISION") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI") ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN MISSOURI AND THAT CGMI FAILED TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN MISSOURI. THE ALLEGED CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AGAINST THE FIRM.
Sanction detail — filed text
CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE CONSENT ORDER (THE "ORDER"), AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE DIVISION. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) PAY THE DIVISION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 9, 2015.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
MISSOURI SECURITIES DIVISION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/09/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
CASE NO. AP-15-23
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS
ASSOCIATION INC. ("NASAA"), THE MISSOURI SECURITIES DIVISION (THE "DIVISION") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI")
ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN MISSOURI AND THAT CGMI FAILED TO
MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN MISSOURI. THE ALLEGED
CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AGAINST THE FIRM.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/09/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 35,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE CONSENT ORDER (THE "ORDER"),
AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE DIVISION. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) PAY THE
DIVISION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 9, 2015.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS'
REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE
COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL JURISDICTIONS MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH
CGMI NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE DIVISION ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN
MISSOURI THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN MISSOURI AND THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION
STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN MISSOURI CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT
OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 409.4-412(C) AND 409.6-604, RSMO. (CUM. SUPP. 2013). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE
ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE DIVISION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000, MISSOURI'S
ALLOCATED PORTION OF THE AMOUNT AGREED TO WITH NASAA. FINALLY, THE DIVISION AND CGMI AGREED THAT THE ORDER WOULD NOT SUBJECT
CGMI TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, ANY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S.
VIRGIN ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DISQUALIFICATION FROM RELYING UPON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS
OR SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NASAA.regulatory · block 21PDF pages 156–158
- Regulator name — filed text
- SECURITIES DIVISION OF THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 35,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS' REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL JURISDICTIONS MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH CGMI NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE DIVISION ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN WASHINGTON THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN WASHINGTON, THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE FAILURE TO ENFORCE SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN WASHINGTON CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE PURSUANT TO RCW 21.20.110(1)(J). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE DIVISION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000, WASHINGTON'S ALLOCATED PORTION OF THE AMOUNT AGREED TO WITH NASAA. FINALLY, THE DIVISION AND CGMI AGREED THAT THE ORDER WOULD NOT SUBJECT CGMI TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, ANY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DISQUALIFICATION FROM RELYING UPON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS OR SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NASAA.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION INC. ("NASAA"), THE SECURITIES DIVISION OF THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (THE "DIVISION") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI") ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN WASHINGTON, AND THAT CGMI FAILED TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN WASHINGTON. THE ALLEGED CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AGAINST THE FIRM.
Sanction detail — filed text
CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE CONSENT ORDER (THE "ORDER"), AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE DIVISION. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) PAY THE DIVISION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 26, 2015.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
SECURITIES DIVISION OF THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
08/31/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
ORDER NO. S-15-1706-15-CO01
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS
ASSOCIATION INC. ("NASAA"), THE SECURITIES DIVISION OF THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (THE "DIVISION")
ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI") ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT
REGISTERED IN WASHINGTON, AND THAT CGMI FAILED TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND TO ENFORCE ITS
SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN WASHINGTON. THE ALLEGED CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR
THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AGAINST THE FIRM.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
08/31/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 35,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE CONSENT ORDER (THE "ORDER"),
AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE DIVISION. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) PAY THE
DIVISION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 26, 2015.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS'
REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE
COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL JURISDICTIONS MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH
CGMI NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE DIVISION ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN
WASHINGTON THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN WASHINGTON, THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE
REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE FAILURE TO ENFORCE SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS
WERE REGISTERED IN WASHINGTON CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE PURSUANT TO RCW 21.20.110(1)(J).
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE DIVISION A SUM IN THE
AMOUNT OF $35,000, WASHINGTON'S ALLOCATED PORTION OF THE AMOUNT AGREED TO WITH NASAA. FINALLY, THE DIVISION AND CGMI AGREED THAT
THE ORDER WOULD NOT SUBJECT CGMI TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, ANY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DISQUALIFICATION FROM RELYING UPON THE STATE
OR FEDERAL REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS OR SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NASAA.regulatory · block 22PDF pages 158–160
- Regulator name — filed text
- INDIANA SECURITIES DIVISION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 35,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS' REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL JURISDICTIONS MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH CGMI NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE DIVISION ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN INDIANA THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN INDIANA, THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE FAILURE TO ENFORCE SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN INDIANA CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE PURSUANT TO IND. CODE § 2319412(C) AND (D)(9). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE DIVISION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000, INDIANA'S ALLOCATED PORTION OF THE AMOUNT AGREED TO WITH NASAA. FINALLY, THE DIVISION AND CGMI AGREED THAT THE ORDER WOULD NOT SUBJECT CGMI TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, ANY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DISQUALIFICATION FROM RELYING UPON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS OR SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NASAA.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION INC. ("NASAA"), THE INDIANA SECURITIES DIVISION (THE "DIVISION") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI") ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN INDIANA, AND THAT CGMI FAILED TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN INDIANA. THE ALLEGED CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AGAINST THE FIRM.
Sanction detail — filed text
CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE CONSENT ORDER (THE "ORDER"), AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE DIVISION. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) PAY THE DIVISION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 12, 2015.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
INDIANA SECURITIES DIVISION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
08/31/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
CAUSE NO. 15-0013 CA
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS
ASSOCIATION INC. ("NASAA"), THE INDIANA SECURITIES DIVISION (THE "DIVISION") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI")
ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN INDIANA, AND THAT CGMI FAILED TO
MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE
PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN INDIANA. THE ALLEGED CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AGAINST
THE FIRM.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
08/31/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 35,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE CONSENT ORDER (THE "ORDER"),
AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE DIVISION. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) PAY THE
DIVISION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 12, 2015.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS'
REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE
COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL JURISDICTIONS MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH
CGMI NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE DIVISION ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN
INDIANA THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN INDIANA, THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS
OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE FAILURE TO ENFORCE SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN
INDIANA CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE PURSUANT TO IND. CODE § 2319412(C) AND (D)(9). WITHOUT
ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE DIVISION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF
$35,000, INDIANA'S ALLOCATED PORTION OF THE AMOUNT AGREED TO WITH NASAA. FINALLY, THE DIVISION AND CGMI AGREED THAT THE ORDER
WOULD NOT SUBJECT CGMI TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, ANY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO
RICO, OR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DISQUALIFICATION FROM RELYING UPON THE STATE OR FEDERAL
REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS OR SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NASAA.regulatory · block 23PDF pages 160–161
- Regulator name — filed text
- UTAH DIVISION OF SECURITIES
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 35,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Stipulation and Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS' REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL JURISDICTIONS MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH CGMI NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE DIVISION ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN UTAH THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN UTAH, THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE FAILURE TO ENFORCE SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN UTAH CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE PURSUANT TO SECTION 61-1-6(1)(A)(IV) OF THE UTAH UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE DIVISION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000, UTAH'S ALLOCATED PORTION OF THE AMOUNT AGREED TO WITH NASAA. FINALLY, THE DIVISION AND CGMI AGREED THAT THE ORDER WOULD NOT SUBJECT CGMI TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, ANY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DISQUALIFICATION FROM RELYING UPON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS OR SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NASAA.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION INC. ("NASAA"), THE UTAH DIVISION OF SECURITIES (THE "DIVISION") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI") ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN UTAH, AND THAT CGMI FAILED TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN UTAH. THE ALLEGED CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AGAINST THE FIRM.
Sanction detail — filed text
CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE STIPULATION AND CONSENT ORDER (THE "ORDER"), AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE DIVISION. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) PAY THE DIVISION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 4, 2015.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
UTAH DIVISION OF SECURITIES
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
08/27/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
ORDER NO. SD-15-0041
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS
ASSOCIATION INC. ("NASAA"), THE UTAH DIVISION OF SECURITIES (THE "DIVISION") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI")
ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN UTAH, AND THAT CGMI FAILED TO MONITOR
THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE
REGISTERED IN UTAH. THE ALLEGED CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AGAINST THE FIRM.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Stipulation and Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
08/27/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 35,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE STIPULATION AND CONSENT
ORDER (THE "ORDER"), AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE DIVISION. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS,
AND (2) PAY THE DIVISION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 4, 2015.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS'
REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE
COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL JURISDICTIONS MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH
CGMI NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE DIVISION ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN
UTAH THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN UTAH, THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF
THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE FAILURE TO ENFORCE SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN UTAH
CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE PURSUANT TO SECTION 61-1-6(1)(A)(IV) OF THE UTAH UNIFORM SECURITIES
ACT. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE DIVISION A SUM IN THE
AMOUNT OF $35,000, UTAH'S ALLOCATED PORTION OF THE AMOUNT AGREED TO WITH NASAA. FINALLY, THE DIVISION AND CGMI AGREED THAT THE
ORDER WOULD NOT SUBJECT CGMI TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, ANY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DISQUALIFICATION FROM RELYING UPON THE STATE OR FEDERAL
REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS OR SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NASAA.regulatory · block 24PDF pages 162–164
- Regulator name — filed text
- UNITED STATES SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 15,000,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
PURSUANT TO THE ORDER ENTERED AUGUST 19, 2015, CGMI WAS CENSURED AND ORDERED TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 15(G) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND SECTION 206(4) OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND RULE 206(4)-7 THEREUNDER. CGMI AGREED TO PAY A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $15 MILLION AND PAYMENT WAS MADE ON AUGUST 25, 2015. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, INCLUDING, AMONG OTHER THINGS: (A) RETAINING A CONSULTANT, OR CONTINUING TO RETAIN ITS CURRENT CONSULTANT, TO CONDUCT A REVIEW OF CGMI'S CURRENT SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM, INCLUDING ITS IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF TRADE SURVEILLANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, ITS SURVEILLANCE REPORT DEVELOPMENT, PROCESS OF APPLICATIONS, CHANGE MANAGEMENT PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES, AND ITS USE OF THE LOAN WATCH LIST AND RTL; (B) RETAINING A CONSULTANT, OR CONTINUING TO RETAIN ITS CURRENT CONSULTANT, TO CONDUCT A REVIEW OF CGMI'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES CONCERNING THE HANDLING AND ROUTING OF ADVISORY ORDERS; (C) THE CONSULTANT(S) PREPARING A WRITTEN REPORT THAT EVALUATES THE AREAS REVIEWED AND PROVIDES RECOMMENDATIONS ABOUT HOW CGMI SHOULD MODIFY OR SUPPLEMENT ITS TRADE SURVEILLANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AND ADVISORY ACCOUNT ORDER HANDLING AND ROUTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AND THE IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF SUCH PROCEDURES; (D) TAKING ALL NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE STEPS TO ADOPT THE CONSULTANT(S) RECOMMENDATIONS; AND (E) CERTIFYING, IN WRITING, COMPLIANCE WITH THE UNDERTAKINGS.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ON AUGUST 19, 2015, CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI") CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER BEARING ADMINISTRATIVE FILE NUMBER 3-16764 (THE "ORDER") BY THE U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (THE "SEC") FINDING THAT CGMI VIOLATED SECTION 15(G) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (THE "EXCHANGE ACT") AND SECTION 206(4) OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940 ("ADVISERS ACT") AND RULE 204-7 THEREUNDER. CGMI CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE SEC'S FINDINGS. THE SEC'S FINDINGS INCLUDED THAT CERTAIN OF CGMI'S TECHNOLOGICAL ERRORS CAUSED CGMI'S SURVEILLANCE FOR TRADING IN VIOLATION OF LEGAL REQUIREMENTS AND FIRM POLICIES TO BE INADEQUATE. THESE TECHNOLOGICAL ERRORS INCLUDED: (1) CGMI'S INADVERTENT EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN TRADES FROM A DATA FEED USED IN CGMI'S SURVEILLANCE FOR TRADING AGAINST THE LOAN WATCH LIST, WHICH BEGAN IN 2002 AND WAS DISCOVERED AND REPAIRED IN 2009; (2) CGMI'S OMISSION OF CERTAIN DATA FROM THE REPORTS USED TO MONITOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE RESTRICTED TRADING LIST, WHICH BEGAN IN SPRING OF 2009 AND WAS RESOLVED IN MARCH 2012; AND (3) CGMI'S INADVERTENT ROUTING OF TRANSACTIONS ON BEHALF OF ADVISORY CLIENTS TO AN AFFILIATED MARKET MAKER, AUTOMATED TRADING DESK FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, WHICH OCCURRED FROM APPROXIMATELY OCTOBER 2007 THROUGH FEBRUARY 2010.
Sanction detail — filed text
PURSUANT TO THE ORDER, CGMI PAID A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000,000. THIS PENALTY WAS PAID BY CGMI ON AUGUST 25, 2015. PURSUANT TO THE ORDER, CGMI IS REQUIRED TO RETAIN A CONSULTANT OR CONSULTANTS TO CONDUCT A REVIEW OF ITS CURRENT CGMI SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM AND ITS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES CONCERNING THE HANDLING AND ROUTING OF ADVISORY ORDERS. CGMI HAS RETAINED A CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT THE SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM REVIEW AND IS IN THE PROCESS OF RETAINING THE SAME CONSULTANT FOR REVIEW OF THE HANDLING AND ROUTING OF ADVISORY ORDERS.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
UNITED STATES SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Cease and Desist
Other Sanctions:
OTHER SANCTIONS INCLUDED (1) A CENSURE, (2) PAYMENT OF A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY OF $15,000,000 BY CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. AND
(3) COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS.
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
08/19/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING FILE NO. 3-16764
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
ON AUGUST 19, 2015, CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI") CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER BEARING ADMINISTRATIVE FILE NUMBER
3-16764 (THE "ORDER") BY THE U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (THE "SEC") FINDING THAT CGMI VIOLATED SECTION 15(G) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (THE "EXCHANGE ACT") AND SECTION 206(4) OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940 ("ADVISERS ACT") AND
RULE 204-7 THEREUNDER. CGMI CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE SEC'S FINDINGS. THE SEC'S
FINDINGS INCLUDED THAT CERTAIN OF CGMI'S TECHNOLOGICAL ERRORS CAUSED CGMI'S SURVEILLANCE FOR TRADING IN VIOLATION OF LEGAL
REQUIREMENTS AND FIRM POLICIES TO BE INADEQUATE. THESE TECHNOLOGICAL ERRORS INCLUDED: (1) CGMI'S INADVERTENT EXCLUSION OF
CERTAIN TRADES FROM A DATA FEED USED IN CGMI'S SURVEILLANCE FOR TRADING AGAINST THE LOAN WATCH LIST, WHICH BEGAN IN 2002 AND WAS
DISCOVERED AND REPAIRED IN 2009; (2) CGMI'S OMISSION OF CERTAIN DATA FROM THE REPORTS USED TO MONITOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE
RESTRICTED TRADING LIST, WHICH BEGAN IN SPRING OF 2009 AND WAS RESOLVED IN MARCH 2012; AND (3) CGMI'S INADVERTENT ROUTING OF
TRANSACTIONS ON BEHALF OF ADVISORY CLIENTS TO AN AFFILIATED MARKET MAKER, AUTOMATED TRADING DESK FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, WHICH
OCCURRED FROM APPROXIMATELY OCTOBER 2007 THROUGH FEBRUARY 2010.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Order
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
08/19/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 15,000,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
UNDERTAKING
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
PURSUANT TO THE ORDER, CGMI PAID A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000,000. THIS PENALTY WAS PAID BY CGMI ON
AUGUST 25, 2015. PURSUANT TO THE ORDER, CGMI IS REQUIRED TO RETAIN A CONSULTANT OR CONSULTANTS TO CONDUCT A REVIEW OF ITS
CURRENT CGMI SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM AND ITS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES CONCERNING THE HANDLING AND ROUTING OF ADVISORY
ORDERS. CGMI HAS RETAINED A CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT THE SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM REVIEW AND IS IN THE PROCESS OF RETAINING THE
SAME CONSULTANT FOR REVIEW OF THE HANDLING AND ROUTING OF ADVISORY ORDERS.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
PURSUANT TO THE ORDER ENTERED AUGUST 19, 2015, CGMI WAS CENSURED AND ORDERED TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING
ANY VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 15(G) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND SECTION 206(4) OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND RULE 206(4)-7 THEREUNDER. CGMI
AGREED TO PAY A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $15 MILLION AND PAYMENT WAS MADE ON AUGUST 25, 2015. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO
COMPLY WITH CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, INCLUDING, AMONG OTHER THINGS: (A) RETAINING A CONSULTANT, OR CONTINUING TO RETAIN ITS CURRENT
CONSULTANT, TO CONDUCT A REVIEW OF CGMI'S CURRENT SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM, INCLUDING ITS IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF TRADE
SURVEILLANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, ITS SURVEILLANCE REPORT DEVELOPMENT, PROCESS OF APPLICATIONS, CHANGE MANAGEMENT
PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES, AND ITS USE OF THE LOAN WATCH LIST AND RTL; (B) RETAINING A CONSULTANT, OR CONTINUING TO RETAIN ITS
CURRENT CONSULTANT, TO CONDUCT A REVIEW OF CGMI'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES CONCERNING THE HANDLING AND ROUTING OF ADVISORY
ORDERS; (C) THE CONSULTANT(S) PREPARING A WRITTEN REPORT THAT EVALUATES THE AREAS REVIEWED AND PROVIDES RECOMMENDATIONS ABOUT
HOW CGMI SHOULD MODIFY OR SUPPLEMENT ITS TRADE SURVEILLANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AND ADVISORY ACCOUNT ORDER HANDLING AND
ROUTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AND THE IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF SUCH PROCEDURES; (D) TAKING ALL NECESSARY AND
APPROPRIATE STEPS TO ADOPT THE CONSULTANT(S) RECOMMENDATIONS; AND (E) CERTIFYING, IN WRITING, COMPLIANCE WITH THE UNDERTAKINGS.regulatory · block 25PDF pages 164–165
- Regulator name — filed text
- NYSE MKT LLC
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 2,850,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, A FINE OF $2,850,000 AND AN UNDERTAKING TO RETAIN AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE ADEQUACY OF THE FIRM'S POLICIES, SYSTEM AND PROCEDURES AND TRAINING.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF SECTIONS 11(A)1 AND 17(A)3 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 AND NYSE RULES 90(A), 410(B), 132(A), 440, AND 342 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. CAUSED FLOOR BROKERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FIRM TO IMPROPERLY EFFECT CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS FOR ITS OWN ACCOUNT ON THE FLOOR OF THE EXCHANGE WITHOUT QUALIFYING FOR AN EXEMPTION AND ALLOWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROPRIETARY ORDERS TO BE TRANSMITTED TO THE NYSE FLOOR WITHOUT BEING IDENTIFIED IN A MANNER THAT WOULD ENABLE THE ORDERS TO BE HANDLED PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE EXCHANGE ACT FROM JULY 2007 THROUGH OCTOBER 2014, SUBMITTED INACCURATE ATI CODES FOR COMPARISON AND/OR SETTLEMENT WITH RESPECT TO TRANSACTIONS EFFECTED ON THE EXCHANGE ON CERTAIN OCCASIONS BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2007 AND APRIL 2013, CERTAIN OF THE FIRM'S RECORDS OF ORDERS WERE INACCURATE BETWEEN JULY 2007 AND APRIL 2013, AND FAILED TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURES OF SUPERVISION AND CONTROL BETWEEN JULY 2007 AND OCTOBER 2014.
Sanction detail — filed text
CENSURE, FINE OF $2,850,000, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO RETAIN AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE ADEQUACY OF THE FIRM'S POLICIES, SYSTEM AND PROCEDURES AND TRAINING
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Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) NYSE MKT LLC 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: FINE, UNDERTAKING 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/18/2015 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2013035466101 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: UNSPECIFIED SECURITIES 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF SECTIONS 11(A)1 AND 17(A)3 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 AND NYSE RULES 90(A), 410(B), 132(A), 440, AND 342 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. CAUSED FLOOR BROKERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FIRM TO IMPROPERLY EFFECT CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS FOR ITS OWN ACCOUNT ON THE FLOOR OF THE EXCHANGE WITHOUT QUALIFYING FOR AN EXEMPTION AND ALLOWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROPRIETARY ORDERS TO BE TRANSMITTED TO THE NYSE FLOOR WITHOUT BEING IDENTIFIED IN A MANNER THAT WOULD ENABLE THE ORDERS TO BE HANDLED PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE EXCHANGE ACT FROM JULY 2007 THROUGH OCTOBER 2014, SUBMITTED INACCURATE ATI CODES FOR COMPARISON AND/OR SETTLEMENT WITH RESPECT TO TRANSACTIONS EFFECTED ON THE EXCHANGE ON CERTAIN OCCASIONS BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2007 AND APRIL 2013, CERTAIN OF THE FIRM'S RECORDS OF ORDERS WERE INACCURATE BETWEEN JULY 2007 AND APRIL 2013, AND FAILED TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURES OF SUPERVISION AND CONTROL BETWEEN JULY 2007 AND OCTOBER 2014. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/18/2015 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 2,850,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: UNDERTAKING Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CENSURE, FINE OF $2,850,000, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO RETAIN AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE ADEQUACY OF THE FIRM'S POLICIES, SYSTEM AND PROCEDURES AND TRAINING 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, A FINE OF $2,850,000 AND AN UNDERTAKING TO RETAIN AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE ADEQUACY OF THE FIRM'S POLICIES, SYSTEM AND PROCEDURES AND TRAINING.
regulatory · block 26PDF pages 165–167
- Regulator name — filed text
- TEXAS STATE SECURITIES BOARD
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 35,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS' REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL JURISDICTIONS MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH CGMI NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE BOARD ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN TEXAS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN TEXAS, THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE FAILURE TO ENFORCE SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN TEXAS CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE PURSUANT TO SECTION 23-1.A(3) OF THE TEXAS SECURITIES ACT. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE BOARD A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000, TEXAS' ALLOCATED PORTION OF THE AMOUNT AGREED TO WITH NASAA. FINALLY, THE BOARD AND CGMI AGREED THAT THE ORDER WOULD NOT SUBJECT CGMI TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, ANY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DISQUALIFICATION FROM RELYING UPON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS OR SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NASAA.
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Description of allegations — filed text
IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION INC. ("NASAA"), THE TEXAS STATE SECURITIES BOARD (THE "BOARD") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI") ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN TEXAS, AND THAT CGMI FAILED TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN TEXAS. THE ALLEGED CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AGAINST THE FIRM.
Sanction detail — filed text
CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE CONSENT ORDER (THE "ORDER"), AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE BOARD. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) PAY THE BOARD A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 13, 2015.
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Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
TEXAS STATE SECURITIES BOARD
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
08/18/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
ORDER NO. IC15-CAF-01
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS
ASSOCIATION INC. ("NASAA"), THE TEXAS STATE SECURITIES BOARD (THE "BOARD") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI")
ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN TEXAS, AND THAT CGMI FAILED TO MONITOR
THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE
REGISTERED IN TEXAS. THE ALLEGED CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AGAINST THE FIRM.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
08/18/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 35,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE CONSENT ORDER (THE "ORDER"),
AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE BOARD. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) PAY THE BOARD A
SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 13, 2015.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS'
REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE
COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL JURISDICTIONS MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH
CGMI NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE BOARD ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN TEXAS
THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN TEXAS, THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE
SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE FAILURE TO ENFORCE SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN TEXAS
CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE PURSUANT TO SECTION 23-1.A(3) OF THE TEXAS SECURITIES ACT. WITHOUT
ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE BOARD A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF
$35,000, TEXAS' ALLOCATED PORTION OF THE AMOUNT AGREED TO WITH NASAA. FINALLY, THE BOARD AND CGMI AGREED THAT THE ORDER WOULD
NOT SUBJECT CGMI TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, ANY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, OR
THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DISQUALIFICATION FROM RELYING UPON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTRATION
EXEMPTIONS OR SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NASAA.regulatory · block 27CITIGROUP ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS LLCPDF pages 167–169
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- CITIGROUP ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS LLC
- Regulator name — filed text
- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRMS CONSENTED TO AN ORDER TO CEASE AND DESIST, A CENSURE, DISGORGEMENT OF $139,950,239 AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $39,612,089.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 17(A)(2) AND 17(A)(3) OF THE SECURITIES ACT AGAINST CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. (CGMI) AND CITIGROUP ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS LLC (CAI), SECTION 206(2) AGAINST CGMI, AND SECTIONS 206(4) OF THE ADVISERS ACT, RULE 206(4)-7 PROMULGATED THEREUNDER, AND RULE 206(4)-8 PROMULGATED THEREUNDER AGAINST CAI IN THAT THE FIRMS' FINANCIAL ACVISERS AND THE FUND MANAGER MISREPRESENTED TWO ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT PRODUCTS' RISKS AND PERFORMANCE TO CLIENTS FROM 2002 THROUGH 2008.
Sanction detail — filed text
CEASE AND DESIST, CENSURE, DISGORGEMENT OF $139,950,239 AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $39,612,089
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE CRD Number: 119537 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: CITIGROUP ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS LLC (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 2. Principal Sanction: Cease and Desist Other Sanctions: CENSURE, DISGORGEMENT, AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/17/2015 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 3-16757 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: HEDGE FUNDS 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 17(A)(2) AND 17(A)(3) OF THE SECURITIES ACT AGAINST CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. (CGMI) AND CITIGROUP ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS LLC (CAI), SECTION 206(2) AGAINST CGMI, AND SECTIONS 206(4) OF THE ADVISERS ACT, RULE 206(4)-7 PROMULGATED THEREUNDER, AND RULE 206(4)-8 PROMULGATED THEREUNDER AGAINST CAI IN THAT THE FIRMS' FINANCIAL ACVISERS AND THE FUND MANAGER MISREPRESENTED TWO ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT PRODUCTS' RISKS AND PERFORMANCE TO CLIENTS FROM 2002 THROUGH 2008. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Order 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/17/2015 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: PREJUDGMENT INTEREST Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CEASE AND DESIST, CENSURE, DISGORGEMENT OF $139,950,239 AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $39,612,089 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRMS CONSENTED TO AN ORDER TO CEASE AND DESIST, A CENSURE, DISGORGEMENT OF $139,950,239 AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $39,612,089.
regulatory · block 28PDF pages 169–171
- Regulator name — filed text
- MISSISSIPPI SECURITIES DIVISION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 35,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS' REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL JURISDICTIONS MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH CGMI NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE DIVISION ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN MISSISSIPPI THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN MISSISSIPPI, THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE FAILURE TO ENFORCE SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN MISSISSIPPI CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE PURSUANT TO SECTION 75-71-604(A)(3)(B) OF THE MISSISSIPPI SECURITIES ACT MISS CODE ANN.§§ 7571101 ET SEQ. CURRENTLY IN FORCE AND SECTION 7571715(2)(A) OF ITS PREDECESSOR SECURITIES ACT. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE DIVISION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000, MISSISSIPPI'S ALLOCATED PORTION OF THE AMOUNT AGREED TO WITH NASAA. FINALLY, THE DIVISION AND CGMI AGREED THAT THE ORDER WOULD NOT SUBJECT CGMI TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, ANY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DISQUALIFICATION FROM RELYING UPON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS OR SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NASAA.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION INC. ("NASAA"), THE MISSISSIPPI SECURITIES DIVISION (THE "DIVISION") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI") ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN MISSISSIPPI, AND THAT CGMI FAILED TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN MISSISSIPPI. THE ALLEGED CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AGAINST THE FIRM.
Sanction detail — filed text
CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT ORDER (THE "ORDER"), AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE DIVISION. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) PAY THE DIVISION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 3, 2015.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
MISSISSIPPI SECURITIES DIVISION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
08/16/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
FILE NO. LS-15-1376
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS
ASSOCIATION INC. ("NASAA"), THE MISSISSIPPI SECURITIES DIVISION (THE "DIVISION") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI")
ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN MISSISSIPPI, AND THAT CGMI FAILED TO
MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE
PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN MISSISSIPPI. THE ALLEGED CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE
AGAINST THE FIRM.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
08/06/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 35,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT
ORDER (THE "ORDER"), AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE DIVISION. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS,
AND (2) PAY THE DIVISION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 3, 2015.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS'
REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE
COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL JURISDICTIONS MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH
CGMI NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE DIVISION ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN
MISSISSIPPI THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN MISSISSIPPI, THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION
STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE FAILURE TO ENFORCE SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE
REGISTERED IN MISSISSIPPI CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE PURSUANT TO SECTION 75-71-604(A)(3)(B) OF
THE MISSISSIPPI SECURITIES ACT MISS CODE ANN.§§ 7571101 ET SEQ. CURRENTLY IN FORCE AND SECTION 7571715(2)(A) OF ITS PREDECESSOR
SECURITIES ACT. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE DIVISION A
SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000, MISSISSIPPI'S ALLOCATED PORTION OF THE AMOUNT AGREED TO WITH NASAA. FINALLY, THE DIVISION AND CGMI
AGREED THAT THE ORDER WOULD NOT SUBJECT CGMI TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, ANY STATE, THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DISQUALIFICATION FROM RELYING UPON
THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS OR SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NASAA.regulatory · block 29PDF pages 171–173
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 30,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE AND A FINE OF $30,000.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF NASD RULES 3010(B) AND 2110 AND FINRA RULE 2010 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. PERMITTED CERTAIN QUARTERLY DIVIDEND CHECKS RECEIVED FROM AN ISSUER AND PAYABLE TO A THIRD PARTY, TO BE DEPOSITED INTO THE PERSONAL BROKERAGE ACCOUNT OF A REGISTERED REPRENTATIVE WITHOUT OBTAINING A LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION FROM THE THIRD PARTY PAYEE BETWEEN APRIL 9, 2007 AND APRIL 6, 2009.
Sanction detail — filed text
CENSURE AND A FINE OF $30,000
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: FINE 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/14/2015 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2011030674103 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF NASD RULES 3010(B) AND 2110 AND FINRA RULE 2010 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. PERMITTED CERTAIN QUARTERLY DIVIDEND CHECKS RECEIVED FROM AN ISSUER AND PAYABLE TO A THIRD PARTY, TO BE DEPOSITED INTO THE PERSONAL BROKERAGE ACCOUNT OF A REGISTERED REPRENTATIVE WITHOUT OBTAINING A LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION FROM THE THIRD PARTY PAYEE BETWEEN APRIL 9, 2007 AND APRIL 6, 2009. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/14/2015 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 30,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CENSURE AND A FINE OF $30,000 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE AND A FINE OF $30,000.
regulatory · block 30PDF pages 173–175
- Regulator name — filed text
- CHICAGO BOARD OPTIONS EXCHANGE
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 5,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Decision & Order of Offer of Settlement
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A $5,000 FINE AND A CENSURE
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF EXCHANGE RULE 4.1 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO MAINTAIN SEPARATE LOGON ID'S FOR TRADING PERMIT HOLDERS FOR WHICH CGMI PROVIDED CBSX ACCESS AND ACCESSED CBSX THROUGH A CONNECTIVITY PROVIDER WITH A LOGON ID THAT WAS NOT UNIQUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE CONNECTIVITY PROVIDER'S LOGON ID.
Sanction detail — filed text
$5,000 FINE AND A CENSURE
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) CHICAGO BOARD OPTIONS EXCHANGE 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: CENSURE 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/30/2015 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 15-0097/20150475130 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Options Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF EXCHANGE RULE 4.1 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO MAINTAIN SEPARATE LOGON ID'S FOR TRADING PERMIT HOLDERS FOR WHICH CGMI PROVIDED CBSX ACCESS AND ACCESSED CBSX THROUGH A CONNECTIVITY PROVIDER WITH A LOGON ID THAT WAS NOT UNIQUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE CONNECTIVITY PROVIDER'S LOGON ID. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Decision & Order of Offer of Settlement 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 02/08/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 5,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: $5,000 FINE AND A CENSURE 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A $5,000 FINE AND A CENSURE
regulatory · block 31PDF pages 175–177
- Regulator name — filed text
- MAINE OFFICE OF SECURITIES
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 35,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS' REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL JURISDICTIONS MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH CGMI NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE OFFICE ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN MAINE THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN MAINE, THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE FAILURE TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN MAINE CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE PURSUANT TO 32 M.R.S. § 16412(3) (2014). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE OFFICE A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000, MAINE'S ALLOCATED PORTION OF THE AMOUNT AGREED TO WITH NASAA. FINALLY, THE OFFICE AND CGMI AGREED THAT THE ORDER WOULD NOT SUBJECT CGMI TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, ANY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DISQUALIFICATION FROM RELYING UPON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS OR SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NASAA.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION INC. ("NASAA"), THE MAINE OFFICE OF SECURITIES OFFICE (THE "OFFICE") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI") ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN MAINE, THAT CGMI FAILED TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN MAINE. THE ALLEGED CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AGAINST THE FIRM.
Sanction detail — filed text
CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT ORDER (THE "ORDER"), AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE OFFICE. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) PAY THE OFFICE A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT FEBRUARY 2, 2016.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
MAINE OFFICE OF SECURITIES
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
02/12/2016
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
15-11252
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS
ASSOCIATION INC. ("NASAA"), THE MAINE OFFICE OF SECURITIES OFFICE (THE "OFFICE") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI")
ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN MAINE, THAT CGMI FAILED TO MONITOR THE
REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE
REGISTERED IN MAINE. THE ALLEGED CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AGAINST THE FIRM.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
02/12/2016
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 35,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT
ORDER (THE "ORDER"), AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE OFFICE. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND
(2) PAY THE OFFICE A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT FEBRUARY 2, 2016.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS'
REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE
COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL JURISDICTIONS MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH
CGMI NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE OFFICE ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN MAINE
THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN MAINE, THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE
SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE FAILURE TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN MAINE
CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE PURSUANT TO 32 M.R.S. § 16412(3) (2014). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR
DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE OFFICE A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000, MAINE'S
ALLOCATED PORTION OF THE AMOUNT AGREED TO WITH NASAA. FINALLY, THE OFFICE AND CGMI AGREED THAT THE ORDER WOULD NOT SUBJECT CGMI
TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, ANY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S. VIRGIN
ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DISQUALIFICATION FROM RELYING UPON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS OR
SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NASAA.regulatory · block 32PDF pages 177–178
- Regulator name — filed text
- CME GROUP
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 10,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Settled
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A $10,000 SUMMARY FINE.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF RULE 576 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO MAINTAIN ACCURATE AND CURRENT INFORMATION IN THE EXCHANGE FEE SYSTEM FOR TRADE DATES OCTOBER 1, 2015 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2015.
Sanction detail — filed text
$10,000 SUMMARY FINE
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) CME GROUP 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 04/14/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 16-8824 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF RULE 576 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO MAINTAIN ACCURATE AND CURRENT INFORMATION IN THE EXCHANGE FEE SYSTEM FOR TRADE DATES OCTOBER 1, 2015 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2015. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Settled 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 04/14/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 10,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: $10,000 SUMMARY FINE 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A $10,000 SUMMARY FINE.
regulatory · block 33CITIBANK, N.A.PDF pages 178–180
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- CITIBANK, N.A.
- Regulator name — filed text
- BLOOMBERG SEF
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 1,250.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
BSEF IMPOSED A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,250
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF BSEF RULE 516 IN THAT CITIBANK, N.A. FAILED TO NOTIFY AND SEEK APPROVAL FROM BSEF PRIOR TO ENTERING INTO OFFSETTING AND CORRECTIVE TRADES.
Sanction detail — filed text
FINE OF $1,250
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE CRD Number: This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: CITIBANK, N.A. (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) BLOOMBERG SEF 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 04/05/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: N/A 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF BSEF RULE 516 IN THAT CITIBANK, N.A. FAILED TO NOTIFY AND SEEK APPROVAL FROM BSEF PRIOR TO ENTERING INTO OFFSETTING AND CORRECTIVE TRADES. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Consent 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 04/05/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 1,250.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: FINE OF $1,250 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). BSEF IMPOSED A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,250
regulatory · block 34PDF pages 180–182
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 35,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, A FINE OF $35,000, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S PROCEDURES.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF SEC RULE 611(A), FINRA RULE 2010, AND NASD RULE 3010 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO ACCESS PROTECTED QUOTES IN CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS TO THE DISADVANTAGE OF ITS CUSTOMERS AND THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEM DID NOT PROVIDE FOR SUPERVISION REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES AND LAWS FROM JUNE 1, 2012 THROUGH AUGUST 26, 2014.
Sanction detail — filed text
CENSURE, A FINE OF $35,000, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S PROCEDURES.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: FINE, UNDERTAKING 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 04/05/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2013038061201 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF SEC RULE 611(A), FINRA RULE 2010, AND NASD RULE 3010 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO ACCESS PROTECTED QUOTES IN CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS TO THE DISADVANTAGE OF ITS CUSTOMERS AND THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEM DID NOT PROVIDE FOR SUPERVISION REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES AND LAWS FROM JUNE 1, 2012 THROUGH AUGUST 26, 2014. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 04/05/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 35,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: UNDERTAKING Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CENSURE, A FINE OF $35,000, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S PROCEDURES. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, A FINE OF $35,000, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S PROCEDURES.
regulatory · block 35PDF pages 182–184
- Regulator name — filed text
- NASDAQ STOCK MARKET
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 2,250,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, A $2,250,000 FINE, AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES AND AN UNDERTAKING TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN REPORT TO FINRA REGARDING THE FIRM'S SUPERVISION OF SHORT ORDER MARKING.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF NASDAQ RULES 4755, 2110, 4511A, AND 3010, RULE 200(G) OF REGULATION SHO, AND SEC RULE 17A-3 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO PROPERLY MARK CERTAIN SALE ORDERS AS SHORT SALES, BETWEEN JUNE 1, 2012 AND JUNE 1, 2013, ENTERED CERTAIN ORDER INTO THE NASDAQ MARKET CENTER THAT FILED TO CORRECTLY INDICATE THAT THE ORDERS WERE SHORT SALES, IMPROPERLY MARKED SHORT SALE ORDERS WERE ALSO INCORRECTLY RECORDED AS LONG SALE ORDERS IN THE FIRM'S BOOKS AND RECORDS, AND THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEM DID NOT PROVIDE FOR SUPERVISION REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS AND REGULATIONS, AND NASDAQ RULES, CONCERNING SHORT SALE ORDER MARKING PERTAINING TO ONE OF ITS ORDER HANDLING SYSTEMS BETWEEN APRIL 1, 2009 AND JUNE 30, 2013.
Sanction detail — filed text
CENSURE, A $2,250,000 FINE, AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES AND AN UNDERTAKING TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN REPORT TO FINRA REGARDING THE FIRM'S SUPERVISION OF SHORT ORDER MARKING.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) NASDAQ STOCK MARKET 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: FINE, UNDERTAKING 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 04/22/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2012031642902 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: UNSPECIFIED SECURITIES 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF NASDAQ RULES 4755, 2110, 4511A, AND 3010, RULE 200(G) OF REGULATION SHO, AND SEC RULE 17A-3 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO PROPERLY MARK CERTAIN SALE ORDERS AS SHORT SALES, BETWEEN JUNE 1, 2012 AND JUNE 1, 2013, ENTERED CERTAIN ORDER INTO THE NASDAQ MARKET CENTER THAT FILED TO CORRECTLY INDICATE THAT THE ORDERS WERE SHORT SALES, IMPROPERLY MARKED SHORT SALE ORDERS WERE ALSO INCORRECTLY RECORDED AS LONG SALE ORDERS IN THE FIRM'S BOOKS AND RECORDS, AND THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEM DID NOT PROVIDE FOR SUPERVISION REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS AND REGULATIONS, AND NASDAQ RULES, CONCERNING SHORT SALE ORDER MARKING PERTAINING TO ONE OF ITS ORDER HANDLING SYSTEMS BETWEEN APRIL 1, 2009 AND JUNE 30, 2013. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 04/22/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 2,250,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: UNDERTAKINGS Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CENSURE, A $2,250,000 FINE, AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES AND AN UNDERTAKING TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN REPORT TO FINRA REGARDING THE FIRM'S SUPERVISION OF SHORT ORDER MARKING. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, A $2,250,000 FINE, AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES AND AN UNDERTAKING TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN REPORT TO FINRA REGARDING THE FIRM'S SUPERVISION OF SHORT ORDER MARKING.
regulatory · block 36PDF pages 184–185
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 55,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE AND A $55,000 FINE.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF FINRA RULES 6182, 4511, 2010, SEC RULE 17A-3, AND NASD RULE 3010 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. REPORTED CERTAIN LONG SALE EXECUTIONS TO THE FINRA/NASDAQ TRADE REPORTING FACILITY AS SHORT AS THE RESULT OF A SYSTEM ISSUE, RECORDED CERTAIN LONG SALE EXECUTIONS ON ITS BOOKS AND RECORDS AS SHORT SALES, AND FAILED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE THAT ON THE TRADE DATES REVIEWED IN THE TRADING AND MARKET MAKING SURVEILLANCE EXAMINATION IT PERFORMED THE SUPERVISORY REVIEWS SET FORTH IN ITS WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES BETWEEN APRIL 2009 AND JUNE 2013.
Sanction detail — filed text
CENSURE AND A $55,000 FINE
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Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: FINE 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 04/21/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2012031642901 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF FINRA RULES 6182, 4511, 2010, SEC RULE 17A-3, AND NASD RULE 3010 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. REPORTED CERTAIN LONG SALE EXECUTIONS TO THE FINRA/NASDAQ TRADE REPORTING FACILITY AS SHORT AS THE RESULT OF A SYSTEM ISSUE, RECORDED CERTAIN LONG SALE EXECUTIONS ON ITS BOOKS AND RECORDS AS SHORT SALES, AND FAILED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE THAT ON THE TRADE DATES REVIEWED IN THE TRADING AND MARKET MAKING SURVEILLANCE EXAMINATION IT PERFORMED THE SUPERVISORY REVIEWS SET FORTH IN ITS WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES BETWEEN APRIL 2009 AND JUNE 2013. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 04/21/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 55,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CENSURE AND A $55,000 FINE 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE AND A $55,000 FINE.
regulatory · block 37PDF pages 186–187
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 50,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM AGREED TO A CENSURE AND A FINE OF $50,000
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF FINRA RULES 2360(B)(3), 2360(B)(5), 2010, AND 3110, AS WELL AS NASD RULE 3010, IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.: (A) EXCEEDED THE RELEVANT POSITION LIMIT IN CERTAIN SECURITIES BETWEEN JULY 2013 AND FEBRUARY 19, 2013; (B) FAILED TO REPORT AND FAILED TO CORRECTLY REPORT CERTAIN CONVENTIONAL OPTIONS POSITIONS TO THE LARGE OPTIONS POSITIONS REPORT AT CERTAIN TIMES BETWEEN JANUARY 28, 2013 AND JANUARY 2015; AND (C) FAILED TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE SYSTEM OF SUPERVISION TO COMPLY WITH THE REPORTING OF POSITIONS TO THE LOPR SYSTEM BETWEEN JANUARY 2010 AND JUNE 2015.AN ADEQUATE SYSTEM OF SUPERVISION FOR THE PERIOD BETWEEN JANUARY 2010 AND JUNE 2015.
Sanction detail — filed text
CENSURE AND A FINE OF $50,000
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Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: FINE 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/20/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2013035981901 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Options Other Product Types: UNSPECIFIED SECURITIES 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF FINRA RULES 2360(B)(3), 2360(B)(5), 2010, AND 3110, AS WELL AS NASD RULE 3010, IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.: (A) EXCEEDED THE RELEVANT POSITION LIMIT IN CERTAIN SECURITIES BETWEEN JULY 2013 AND FEBRUARY 19, 2013; (B) FAILED TO REPORT AND FAILED TO CORRECTLY REPORT CERTAIN CONVENTIONAL OPTIONS POSITIONS TO THE LARGE OPTIONS POSITIONS REPORT AT CERTAIN TIMES BETWEEN JANUARY 28, 2013 AND JANUARY 2015; AND (C) FAILED TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE SYSTEM OF SUPERVISION TO COMPLY WITH THE REPORTING OF POSITIONS TO THE LOPR SYSTEM BETWEEN JANUARY 2010 AND JUNE 2015.AN ADEQUATE SYSTEM OF SUPERVISION FOR THE PERIOD BETWEEN JANUARY 2010 AND JUNE 2015. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/20/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 50,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CENSURE AND A FINE OF $50,000 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM AGREED TO A CENSURE AND A FINE OF $50,000
regulatory · block 38PDF pages 187–189
- Regulator name — filed text
- ICE FUTURES U.S., INC.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 5,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A SUMMARY FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF EXCHANGE RULE 4.02(G)(2) IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO USE THE EXCHANGE'S CROSSING ORDER FUNCTIONALITY IN CERTAIN INSTANCES ON TRADE DATE DECEMBER 11, 2014.
Sanction detail — filed text
SUMMARY FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) ICE FUTURES U.S., INC. 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 04/04/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2014-153 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF EXCHANGE RULE 4.02(G)(2) IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO USE THE EXCHANGE'S CROSSING ORDER FUNCTIONALITY IN CERTAIN INSTANCES ON TRADE DATE DECEMBER 11, 2014. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Consent 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 04/04/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 5,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: SUMMARY FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A SUMMARY FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000
regulatory · block 39CITIBANK, N.A.PDF pages 189–191
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- CITIBANK, N.A.
- Regulator name — filed text
- COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 250,000,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
CITIBANK, N.A. SUBMITTED AN OFFER OF SETTLEMENT, WHICH THE COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION ("CFTC") ACCEPTED. THE CFTC ISSUED AN ORDER WHICH CITIBANK, N.A. CONSENTED TO WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ORDER'S FINDINGS. CITIBANK, N.A. AGREED TO PAY A PENALTY OF $250,000,000 AND TO IMPLEMENT AND IMPROVE ITS INTERNAL CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES IN A MANNER REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE THE INTEGRITY OF THE FIXING OF ANY INTEREST-RATE SWAP BENCHMARK. THE ORDER ALLEGES THAT FROM 2007 THROUGH JANUARY 2012, CITIBANK, BY AND THROUGH CERTAIN OF ITS TRADERS, ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS ATTEMPTED TO MANIPULATE THE U.S. DOLLAR ISDAFIX.
Sanction detail — filed text
CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY OF $250 MILLION LEVIED AGAINST CONTROL AFFILIATE (CITIBANK N.A.). NO LEVY AGAINST APPLICANT. PENALTY PAID BY CONTROL AFFILIATE ON 6/2/16.
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Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
CITIBANK, N.A.
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Cease and Desist
Other Sanctions:
CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY, UNDERTAKINGS
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
05/25/2016
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
16-16
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Derivative(s)
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
CITIBANK, N.A. SUBMITTED AN OFFER OF SETTLEMENT, WHICH THE COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION ("CFTC") ACCEPTED. THE CFTC
ISSUED AN ORDER WHICH CITIBANK, N.A. CONSENTED TO WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ORDER'S FINDINGS. CITIBANK, N.A. AGREED TO PAY A
PENALTY OF $250,000,000 AND TO IMPLEMENT AND IMPROVE ITS INTERNAL CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES IN A MANNER REASONABLY DESIGNED TO
ENSURE THE INTEGRITY OF THE FIXING OF ANY INTEREST-RATE SWAP BENCHMARK. THE ORDER ALLEGES THAT FROM 2007 THROUGH JANUARY 2012,
CITIBANK, BY AND THROUGH CERTAIN OF ITS TRADERS, ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS ATTEMPTED TO MANIPULATE THE U.S. DOLLAR ISDAFIX.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Order
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
05/25/2016
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 250,000,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
UNDERTAKINGS
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY OF $250 MILLION LEVIED AGAINST CONTROL AFFILIATE (CITIBANK N.A.). NO LEVY AGAINST APPLICANT. PENALTY PAID
BY CONTROL AFFILIATE ON 6/2/16.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
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CITIBANK, N.A., WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS OR CONCLUSIONS THEREIN, CONSENTED TO AN ORDER BY THE CFTC INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 6(C), 6(D) AND 9(A)(2) OF THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT, 7 U.S.C. SECTIONS 9, 13B, 13(A)(2) (2006), AND
FOR CONDUCT OCCURRING ON OR AFTER AUGUST 15, 2011, SECTIONS 6(C)(1), 6(C)(1)(A), 6(C)(3), 6(D) AND 9(A)(2) OF THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE
ACT, 7 U.S.C. SECTIONS 9(1), 9(1)(A), 9(3), 13B, 13(A)(2) (2012) AND REGULATIONS 180.1(A) AND 180.2, 17 C.F.R. SECTIONS 180.1(A), 180.2 (2015),
MAKING FINDINGS AND IMPOSING REMEDIAL SANCTIONS. THE ORDER REQUIRES CITIBANK, N.A. TO PAY A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY OF $250,000,000,
CEASE AND DESIST FROM VIOLATING SECTIONS 6(C)(1), 6(C)(1)(A), 6(C)(3), 6(D) AND 9(A)(2) OF THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT, 7 U.S.C. SECTIONS
9(1), 9(1)(A), 9(3), 13B, 13(A)(2) (2012) AND REGULATIONS 180.1(A) AND 180.2, 17 C.F.R. SECTIONS 180.1(A), 180.2 (2015), AND TO IMPLEMENT AND
IMPROVE ITS INTERNAL CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES IN A MANNER REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE THE INTEGRITY OF THE FIXING OF ANY
INTEREST-RATE SWAP BENCHMARK.regulatory · block 40PDF pages 191–193
- Regulator name — filed text
- COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 175,000,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
CITIBANK N.A., CITIBANK JAPAN LTD. AND CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS JAPAN INC., WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS OR CONCLUSIONS THEREIN, CONSENTED TO AN ORDER BY THE CFTC INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 6(C), 6(D) AND 9(A)(2) OF THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT, 7 U.S.C. SECTIONS 9, 13B AND 13(A)(2) (2006), MAKING FINDINGS AND IMPOSING REMEDIAL SANCTIONS. THE ORDER REQUIRES THE FIRMS TO PAY A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY OF $175,000,000, CEASE AND DESIST FROM VIOLATING SECTIONS 6(C), 6(D) AND 9(A)(2) OF THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT, 7 U.S.C. SECTIONS 9, 13B AND 13(A)(2) (2012), AND TO ENHANCE THE INTEGRITY AND RELIABILITY OF THEIR BENCHMARK INTEREST RATE SUBMISSION(S), PRESENTLY AND IN THE FUTURE, AND TO IDENTIFY, CONSTRUCT AND PROMOTE EFFECTIVE METHODOLOGIES AND PROCESSES OF SETTING BENCHMARK INTEREST RATES, IN COORDINATION WITH EFFORTS BY BENCHMARK PUBLISHERS.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
CITIBANK, N.A., CITIBANK JAPAN LTD. AND CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS JAPAN INC. SUBMITTED AN OFFER OF SETTLEMENT, WHICH THE COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION ("CFTC") ACCEPTED. THE CFTC ISSUED AN ORDER WHICH THE FIRMS CONSENTED TO WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ORDER'S FINDINGS. THE FIRMS AGREED TO PAY A PENALTY OF $175,000,000 AND TO ENHANCE THE INTEGRITY AND RELIABILITY OF THEIR BENCHMARK INTEREST RATE SUBMISSIONS. THE ORDER ALLEGES THAT CERTAIN OF THE FIRMS' EMPLOYEES: (1) FROM FEBRUARY 2010 THROUGH AUGUST 2010, ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, ATTEMPTED TO MANIPULATE THE LONDON INTERBANK OFFERED RATE ("LIBOR") FOR YEN; (2) FROM APRIL ( ) ( ) 2010 THROUGH JUNE 2010, AT TIMES ATTEMPTED TO MANIPULATE THE EUROYEN TOKYO INTERBANK OFFERED RATE ("EUROYEN TIBOR"), AND, ON A FEW OCCASIONS, FALSELY REPORTED MARKET INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO EUROYEN TIBOR; AND (3) FROM SPRING 2008 THROUGH SUMMER 2010, AT TIMES FALSELY REPORTED MARKET INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO U.S. DOLLAR LIBOR.
Sanction detail — filed text
CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY OF $175 MILLION LEVIED AGAINST CONTROL AFFILIATES (CITIBANK N.A., CITIBANK JAPAN LTD. AND CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS JAPAN INC.). NO LEVY AGAINST APPLICANT. PENALTY PAID BY CONTROL AFFILIATES ON 6/2/16.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
CITIBANK, N.A.
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
CITIBANK JAPAN LTD.
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS
JAPAN INC.
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Cease and Desist
Other Sanctions:
CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY, UNDERTAKINGS
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
05/25/2016
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
16-17
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other
Other Product Types:
YEN LIBOR, EUROYEN TIBOR, AND U.S. DOLLAR LIBOR
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
CITIBANK, N.A., CITIBANK JAPAN LTD. AND CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS JAPAN INC. SUBMITTED AN OFFER OF SETTLEMENT, WHICH THE COMMODITY
FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION ("CFTC") ACCEPTED. THE CFTC ISSUED AN ORDER WHICH THE FIRMS CONSENTED TO WITHOUT ADMITTING OR
DENYING THE ORDER'S FINDINGS. THE FIRMS AGREED TO PAY A PENALTY OF $175,000,000 AND TO ENHANCE THE INTEGRITY AND RELIABILITY OF
THEIR BENCHMARK INTEREST RATE SUBMISSIONS. THE ORDER ALLEGES THAT CERTAIN OF THE FIRMS' EMPLOYEES: (1) FROM FEBRUARY 2010 THROUGH
AUGUST 2010, ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, ATTEMPTED TO MANIPULATE THE LONDON INTERBANK OFFERED RATE ("LIBOR") FOR YEN; (2) FROM APRIL
(
)
( )
2010 THROUGH JUNE 2010, AT TIMES ATTEMPTED TO MANIPULATE THE EUROYEN TOKYO INTERBANK OFFERED RATE ("EUROYEN TIBOR"), AND, ON A
FEW OCCASIONS, FALSELY REPORTED MARKET INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO EUROYEN TIBOR; AND (3) FROM SPRING 2008 THROUGH SUMMER
2010, AT TIMES FALSELY REPORTED MARKET INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO U.S. DOLLAR LIBOR.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Order
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
05/25/2016
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 175,000,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
UNDERTAKING
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY OF $175 MILLION LEVIED AGAINST CONTROL AFFILIATES (CITIBANK N.A., CITIBANK JAPAN LTD. AND CITIGROUP
GLOBAL MARKETS JAPAN INC.). NO LEVY AGAINST APPLICANT. PENALTY PAID BY CONTROL AFFILIATES ON 6/2/16.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
CITIBANK N.A., CITIBANK JAPAN LTD. AND CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS JAPAN INC., WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS OR
CONCLUSIONS THEREIN, CONSENTED TO AN ORDER BY THE CFTC INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 6(C), 6(D) AND 9(A)(2) OF THE
COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT, 7 U.S.C. SECTIONS 9, 13B AND 13(A)(2) (2006), MAKING FINDINGS AND IMPOSING REMEDIAL SANCTIONS. THE ORDER
REQUIRES THE FIRMS TO PAY A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY OF $175,000,000, CEASE AND DESIST FROM VIOLATING SECTIONS 6(C), 6(D) AND 9(A)(2) OF
THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT, 7 U.S.C. SECTIONS 9, 13B AND 13(A)(2) (2012), AND TO ENHANCE THE INTEGRITY AND RELIABILITY OF THEIR
BENCHMARK INTEREST RATE SUBMISSION(S), PRESENTLY AND IN THE FUTURE, AND TO IDENTIFY, CONSTRUCT AND PROMOTE EFFECTIVE
METHODOLOGIES AND PROCESSES OF SETTING BENCHMARK INTEREST RATES, IN COORDINATION WITH EFFORTS BY BENCHMARK PUBLISHERS.regulatory · block 41PDF pages 193–195
- Regulator name — filed text
- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 7,000,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE FIRM WAS ORDERED TO CEASE AND DESIST, CENSURED, AND ORDERED TO PAY A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,000,000
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
VIOLATION OF SECTION 17(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND RULES 17A-4(J) AND 17A-25 THEREUNDER IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI") FAILED TO FURNISH TO THE COMMISSION TRUE AND COMPLETE TRADE DATA IN RESPONSE TO COMMISSION STAFF'S ELECTRONIC BLUE SHEET ("EBS") REQUESTS BETWEEN MAY 1999 AND APRIL 2014 DUE TO AN ERROR IN THE COMPUTER CODE FOR CGMI'S EBS RESPONSE SOFTWARE.
Sanction detail — filed text
CEASE AND DESIST, CENSURE, CIVIL MONEY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,000,000
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Cease and Desist
Other Sanctions:
CENSURE, CIVIL MONEY PENALTY
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/12/2016
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
3-17338
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other
Other Product Types:
UNSPECIFIED SECURITIES AND OPTIONS
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
VIOLATION OF SECTION 17(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND RULES 17A-4(J) AND 17A-25 THEREUNDER IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
("CGMI") FAILED TO FURNISH TO THE COMMISSION TRUE AND COMPLETE TRADE DATA IN RESPONSE TO COMMISSION STAFF'S ELECTRONIC BLUE
SHEET ("EBS") REQUESTS BETWEEN MAY 1999 AND APRIL 2014 DUE TO AN ERROR IN THE COMPUTER CODE FOR CGMI'S EBS RESPONSE SOFTWARE.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Order
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/12/2016
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 7,000,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
CEASE AND DESIST, CENSURE, CIVIL MONEY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,000,000
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
THE FIRM WAS ORDERED TO CEASE AND DESIST, CENSURED, AND ORDERED TO PAY A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,000,000regulatory · block 42PDF pages 195–197
- Regulator name — filed text
- HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 35,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS' REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL JURISDICTIONS MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH CGMI NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE DEPARTMENT ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN HAWAII THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN HAWAII, THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE FAILURE TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN HAWAII CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE PURSUANT TO HRS §§ 48518.7 AND 485A412(C) AND (D)(9). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE DEPARTMENT A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000, HAWAII'S ALLOCATED PORTION OF THE AMOUNT AGREED TO WITH NASAA. FINALLY, THE DEPARTMENT AND CGMI AGREED THAT THE ORDER WOULD NOT SUBJECT CGMI TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, ANY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DISQUALIFICATION FROM RELYING UPON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS OR SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NASAA.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION INC. (NASAA), THE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS (DEPARTMENT) ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. (CGMI) ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN HAWAII, THAT CGMI FAILED TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN HAWAII. THE ALLEGED CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AGAINST THE FIRM.
Sanction detail — filed text
CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE CONSENT ORDER (THE ORDER), AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE DEPARTMENT. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) PAY THE DEPARTMENT A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT JULY 14, 2016.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 07/19/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: CASE NO. SEU-2015-029 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION INC. (NASAA), THE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS (DEPARTMENT) ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. (CGMI) ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN HAWAII, THAT CGMI FAILED TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN HAWAII. THE ALLEGED CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AGAINST THE FIRM. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Consent 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 07/19/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 35,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE CONSENT ORDER (THE ORDER), AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE DEPARTMENT. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) PAY THE DEPARTMENT A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT JULY 14, 2016. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS' REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL JURISDICTIONS MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH CGMI NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE DEPARTMENT ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN HAWAII THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN HAWAII, THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE FAILURE TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN HAWAII CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE PURSUANT TO HRS §§ 48518.7 AND 485A412(C) AND (D)(9). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE DEPARTMENT A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000, HAWAII'S ALLOCATED PORTION OF THE AMOUNT AGREED TO WITH NASAA. FINALLY, THE DEPARTMENT AND CGMI AGREED THAT THE ORDER WOULD NOT SUBJECT CGMI TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, ANY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DISQUALIFICATION FROM RELYING UPON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS OR SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NASAA.
regulatory · block 43PDF pages 197–199
- Regulator name — filed text
- CHICAGO BOARD OPTIONS EXCHANGE
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 75,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A $75,000 FINE AND A CENSURE.
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Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF EXCHANGE RULES 3.6A AND 4.2 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO REGISTER CERTAIN ASSOCIATED PERSONS AS A PROPRIETARY TRADER ON VARIOUS DATES BETWEEN NOVEMBER 5, 2011 THROUGH AUGUST 3, 2015; FAILED TO QUALIFY CERTAIN ASSOCIATED PERSONS AS A PROPRIETARY TRADER PRINCIPAL ON VARIOUS DATES FROM NOVEMBER 5, 2011 THROUGH AUGUST 21, 2015; FAILED TO SUPERVISE FROM NOVEMBER 5, 2011 THROUGH AUGUST 3, 2015.
Sanction detail — filed text
$75,000 FINE AND CENSURE
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) CHICAGO BOARD OPTIONS EXCHANGE 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: CENSURE 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 06/10/2015 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 15-0080/20150464504 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF EXCHANGE RULES 3.6A AND 4.2 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO REGISTER CERTAIN ASSOCIATED PERSONS AS A PROPRIETARY TRADER ON VARIOUS DATES BETWEEN NOVEMBER 5, 2011 THROUGH AUGUST 3, 2015; FAILED TO QUALIFY CERTAIN ASSOCIATED PERSONS AS A PROPRIETARY TRADER PRINCIPAL ON VARIOUS DATES FROM NOVEMBER 5, 2011 THROUGH AUGUST 21, 2015; FAILED TO SUPERVISE FROM NOVEMBER 5, 2011 THROUGH AUGUST 3, 2015. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Consent 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 07/12/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 75,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: $75,000 FINE AND CENSURE 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A $75,000 FINE AND A CENSURE.
regulatory · block 44PDF pages 199–201
- Regulator name — filed text
- LOUISIANA OFFICE OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 35,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS' REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL JURISDICTIONS MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH CGMI NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE OFI ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN LOUISIANA THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN LOUISIANA, THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE FAILURE TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN LOUISIANA CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE PURSUANT TO LSA-R.S. 51:710.1. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE OFI A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000, LOUISIANA'S ALLOCATED PORTION OF THE AMOUNT AGREED TO WITH NASAA. FINALLY, THE OFI AND CGMI AGREED THAT THE ORDER WOULD NOT SUBJECT CGMI TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, ANY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DISQUALIFICATION FROM RELYING UPON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS OR SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NASAA.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION INC. (NASAA), THE LOUISIANA OFFICE OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (OFI) ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. (CGMI) ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN LOUISIANA, THAT CGMI FAILED TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN LOUISIANA. THE ALLEGED CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AGAINST THE FIRM.
Sanction detail — filed text
CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT ORDER (THE ORDER), AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE OFI. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) PAY THE OFI A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 3, 2016.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) LOUISIANA OFFICE OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/08/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: OFI-2016-001 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION INC. (NASAA), THE LOUISIANA OFFICE OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (OFI) ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. (CGMI) ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN LOUISIANA, THAT CGMI FAILED TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN LOUISIANA. THE ALLEGED CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AGAINST THE FIRM. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Consent 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/08/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 35,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT ORDER (THE ORDER), AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE OFI. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) PAY THE OFI A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 3, 2016. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS' REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL JURISDICTIONS MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH CGMI NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE OFI ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN LOUISIANA THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN LOUISIANA, THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE FAILURE TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN LOUISIANA CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE PURSUANT TO LSA-R.S. 51:710.1. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE OFI A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000, LOUISIANA'S ALLOCATED PORTION OF THE AMOUNT AGREED TO WITH NASAA. FINALLY, THE OFI AND CGMI AGREED THAT THE ORDER WOULD NOT SUBJECT CGMI TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, ANY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DISQUALIFICATION FROM RELYING UPON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS OR SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NASAA.
regulatory · block 45PDF pages 201–202
- Regulator name — filed text
- BATS EDGX EXCHANGE, INC.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 60,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, FINE OF $60,000 AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF EDGX RULES 11.5, 3.1, AND 5.1 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ENTERED CERTAIN ORDERS INTO EDGX THAT FAILED TO INDICATE THE CORRECT CAPACITY AND THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEM DID NOT PROVIDE FOR SUPERVISION REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS AND REGULATIONS AND THE EDGX RULES BETWEEN JUNE 1, 2012 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2013.
Sanction detail — filed text
CENSURE, FINE OF $60,000 AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) BATS EDGX EXCHANGE, INC. 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: FINE, UNDERTAKING 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 10/05/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 20160490438-04 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: UNSPECIFIED SECURITIES 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF EDGX RULES 11.5, 3.1, AND 5.1 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ENTERED CERTAIN ORDERS INTO EDGX THAT FAILED TO INDICATE THE CORRECT CAPACITY AND THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEM DID NOT PROVIDE FOR SUPERVISION REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS AND REGULATIONS AND THE EDGX RULES BETWEEN JUNE 1, 2012 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2013. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 10/05/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 60,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: UNDERTAKING Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CENSURE, FINE OF $60,000 AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, FINE OF $60,000 AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES.
regulatory · block 46PDF pages 202–204
- Regulator name — filed text
- BATS EDGA EXCHANGE, INC.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 60,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, A FINE OF $60,000 AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF EDGA RULES 11.5, 3.1, AND 5.1 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ENTERED CERTAIN ORDERS INTO EDGA THAT FAILED TO INDICATE THE CORRECT CAPACITY AND THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEM DID NOT PROVIDE FOR SUPERVISION REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS AND REGULATIONS AND THE EDGA RULES BETWEEN JUNE 1, 2012 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2013.
Sanction detail — filed text
CENSURE, FINE OF $60,000 AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) BATS EDGA EXCHANGE, INC. 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: FINE, UNDERTAKING 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 10/05/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 20160490438-03 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: UNSPECIFIED SECURITIES 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF EDGA RULES 11.5, 3.1, AND 5.1 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ENTERED CERTAIN ORDERS INTO EDGA THAT FAILED TO INDICATE THE CORRECT CAPACITY AND THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEM DID NOT PROVIDE FOR SUPERVISION REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS AND REGULATIONS AND THE EDGA RULES BETWEEN JUNE 1, 2012 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2013. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 10/05/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 60,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: UNDERTAKING Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CENSURE, FINE OF $60,000 AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, A FINE OF $60,000 AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES.
regulatory · block 47PDF pages 204–206
- Regulator name — filed text
- CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 2,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Settled
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A SUMMARY FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF CME RULE 811 IN WHICH CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. INACCURATELY REPORTED TO THE EXCHANGE OPEN INTEREST POSITIONS DURING THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 1-31, 2016.
Sanction detail — filed text
SUMMARY FINE OF $2,000
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/30/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: CME-RSRH-16-4447 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF CME RULE 811 IN WHICH CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. INACCURATELY REPORTED TO THE EXCHANGE OPEN INTEREST POSITIONS DURING THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 1-31, 2016. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Settled 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/30/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 2,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: SUMMARY FINE OF $2,000 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A SUMMARY FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000
regulatory · block 48PDF pages 206–208
- Regulator name — filed text
- NYSE ARCA, INC.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 60,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, A FINE OF $60,000 AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF NYSE ARCA RULES 7.33, 6.18(B) AND 6.18(C) IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ENTERED CERTAIN ORDERS INTO THE NYSE ARCA MARKETPLACE THAT FAILED TO INDICATE THE CORRECT CAPACITY AND THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEM DID NOT PROVIDE FOR SUPERVISION REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS AND REGULATIONS AND NYSE RULES BETWEEN JUNE 1, 2012 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2013.
Sanction detail — filed text
CENSURE, FINE OF $60,000 AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES
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Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) NYSE ARCA, INC. 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: FINE, UNDERTAKING 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/29/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 20160490438-01 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Equity Listed (Common & Preferred Stock) Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF NYSE ARCA RULES 7.33, 6.18(B) AND 6.18(C) IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ENTERED CERTAIN ORDERS INTO THE NYSE ARCA MARKETPLACE THAT FAILED TO INDICATE THE CORRECT CAPACITY AND THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEM DID NOT PROVIDE FOR SUPERVISION REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS AND REGULATIONS AND NYSE RULES BETWEEN JUNE 1, 2012 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2013. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/29/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 60,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: UNDERTAKING Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CENSURE, FINE OF $60,000 AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, A FINE OF $60,000 AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES.
regulatory · block 49PDF pages 208–209
- Regulator name — filed text
- NASDAQ STOCK MARKET
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 60,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, FINE OF $60,000 AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF NASDAQ RULES 4611(A)(6), 3010 AND 2110 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ENTERED CERTAIN ORDERS INTO THE NASDAQ MARKET CENTER THAT FAILED TO INDICATE THE CORRECT CAPACITY AND THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEM DID NOT PROVIDE FOR SUPERVISION REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS AND REGULATIONS AND THE NASDAQ RULES BETWEEN JUNE 1, 2012 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2013.
Sanction detail — filed text
CENSURE, FINE OF $60,000 AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES
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Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) NASDAQ STOCK MARKET 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: FINE, UNDERTAKING 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/27/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 20160490438-02 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: UNSPECIFIED SECURITIES 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF NASDAQ RULES 4611(A)(6), 3010 AND 2110 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ENTERED CERTAIN ORDERS INTO THE NASDAQ MARKET CENTER THAT FAILED TO INDICATE THE CORRECT CAPACITY AND THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEM DID NOT PROVIDE FOR SUPERVISION REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS AND REGULATIONS AND THE NASDAQ RULES BETWEEN JUNE 1, 2012 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2013. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/27/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 60,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: UNDERTAKING Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CENSURE, FINE OF $60,000 AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, FINE OF $60,000 AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES.
regulatory · block 50PDF pages 209–211
- Regulator name — filed text
- CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 1,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Settled
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A SUMMARY FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF CME RULE 811 IN WHICH CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. INACCURATELY REPORTED TO THE EXCHANGE OPEN INTEREST POSITIONS DURING THE PERIOD OF JUNE 1-30, 2016.
Sanction detail — filed text
SUMMARY FINE OF $1,000
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Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/09/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: RSRH-16-4375 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF CME RULE 811 IN WHICH CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. INACCURATELY REPORTED TO THE EXCHANGE OPEN INTEREST POSITIONS DURING THE PERIOD OF JUNE 1-30, 2016. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Settled 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/09/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 1,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: SUMMARY FINE OF $1,000 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A SUMMARY FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000
regulatory · block 51PDF pages 211–213
- Regulator name — filed text
- CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 1,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Settled
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A SUMMARY FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF CBT RULE 811 IN WHICH CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. INACCURATELY REPORTED TO THE EXCHANGE OPEN INTEREST POSITIONS DURING THE PERIOD OF JUNE 1-30, 2016.
Sanction detail — filed text
SUMMARY FINE OF $1,000
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/09/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: RSRH-16-4375 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF CBT RULE 811 IN WHICH CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. INACCURATELY REPORTED TO THE EXCHANGE OPEN INTEREST POSITIONS DURING THE PERIOD OF JUNE 1-30, 2016. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Settled 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/09/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 1,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: SUMMARY FINE OF $1,000 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A SUMMARY FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000
regulatory · block 52PDF pages 213–215
- Regulator name — filed text
- DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA - DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, SECURITIES AND BANKING
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 35,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS' REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL JURISDICTIONS MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH CGMI NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE DEPARTMENT ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE FAILURE TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE PURSUANT TO D.C. OFFICIAL CODE § 315606.02(B). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE DEPARTMENT A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA'S ALLOCATED PORTION OF THE AMOUNT AGREED TO WITH NASAA. FINALLY, THE DEPARTMENT AND CGMI AGREED THAT THE ORDER WOULD NOT SUBJECT CGMI TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, ANY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DISQUALIFICATION FROM RELYING UPON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS OR SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NASAA.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION INC. (NASAA), THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, SECURITIES AND BANKING (DEPARTMENT) ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. (CGMI) ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, THAT CGMI FAILED TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE ALLEGED CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AGAINST THE FIRM.
Sanction detail — filed text
CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT ORDER (THE ORDER), AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE DEPARTMENT. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) PAY THE DEPARTMENT A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 27, 2016.
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Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA - DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, SECURITIES AND BANKING 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/19/2015 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: SB-14-16 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION INC. (NASAA), THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, SECURITIES AND BANKING (DEPARTMENT) ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. (CGMI) ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, THAT CGMI FAILED TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE ALLEGED CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AGAINST THE FIRM. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Consent 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 10/13/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: DATE WHEN FIRM WAS NOTIFIED OF THE EXECUTED ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT ORDER 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 35,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT ORDER (THE ORDER), AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE DEPARTMENT. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) PAY THE DEPARTMENT A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 27, 2016. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS' REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL JURISDICTIONS MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH CGMI NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE DEPARTMENT ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE FAILURE TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE PURSUANT TO D.C. OFFICIAL CODE § 315606.02(B). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE DEPARTMENT A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA'S ALLOCATED PORTION OF THE AMOUNT AGREED TO WITH NASAA. FINALLY, THE DEPARTMENT AND CGMI AGREED THAT THE ORDER WOULD NOT SUBJECT CGMI TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, ANY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DISQUALIFICATION FROM RELYING UPON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS OR SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NASAA.
regulatory · block 53PDF pages 215–216
- Regulator name — filed text
- NEW YORK MERCANTILE EXCHANGE
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 2,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Settled
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A SUMMARY FINE OF $2,000
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF NYMEX RULE 811 IN WHICH CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. INACCURATELY REPORTED TO THE EXCHANGE OPEN INTEREST POSITIONS DURING THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 1-31, 2016.
Sanction detail — filed text
SUMMARY FINE OF $2,000
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) NEW YORK MERCANTILE EXCHANGE 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/30/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: NYMEX-RSRH-16-4447 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF NYMEX RULE 811 IN WHICH CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. INACCURATELY REPORTED TO THE EXCHANGE OPEN INTEREST POSITIONS DURING THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 1-31, 2016. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Settled 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/30/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 2,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: SUMMARY FINE OF $2,000 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A SUMMARY FINE OF $2,000
regulatory · block 54PDF pages 217–218
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 300,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE AND A $300,000 FINE
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF SEC RULES 17A-3 AND 605 AND 606 OF REGULATION NMS, FINRA RULES 4511, 2010, 7450, 7230A, AND 2265, AND NASD RULES 6955 AND 6130 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. IDENTIFIED A SYSTEM ISSUE WHICH CAUSED THE INCORRECT MARKING OF CERTAIN SHORT SALES AS LONG SALES ON ITS BOOKS AND RECORDS BETWEEN JANUARY 8, 2013 AND OCTOBER 16, 2013; IDENTIFIED OATS REPORTING ISSUES CAUSING OATS REPORTING VIOLATIONS BETWEEN NOVEMBER 21, 2008 AND DECEMBER 3, 2013 AND BETWEEN JUNE 1, 2012 AND JUNE 1, 2015; TWO SEPARATE ISSUES CAUSED THE FIRM TO INCLUDE CERTAIN ORDERS IN ITS SEC RULE 605 OF REGULATION NMS REPORTS BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2013 AND MARCH 13, 2014 THAT SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN INCLUDED; AND THE FIRM MADE REPORTS PUBLICLY AVAILABLE ON ITS ROUTING OF NON-DIRECTED ORDERS IN COVERED SECURITIES THAT INCLUDED INCOMPLETE INFORMATION AS TO A MATERIAL ASPECT OF THE FIRM'S RELATIONSHIP WITH ONE AFFILIATED VENUE TO WHICH IT ROUTED LARGE PERCENTAGES OF IT'S TOTAL NON-DIRECTED ORDERS DURING THE THIRD AND FOURTH CALENDAR QUARTERS OF 2015 AND THE FIRST CALENDAR QUARTER OF 2016.
Sanction detail — filed text
CENSURE AND A $300,000 FINE
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: FINE 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/09/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2013035823501 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: UNSPECIFIED SECURITIES 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF SEC RULES 17A-3 AND 605 AND 606 OF REGULATION NMS, FINRA RULES 4511, 2010, 7450, 7230A, AND 2265, AND NASD RULES 6955 AND 6130 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. IDENTIFIED A SYSTEM ISSUE WHICH CAUSED THE INCORRECT MARKING OF CERTAIN SHORT SALES AS LONG SALES ON ITS BOOKS AND RECORDS BETWEEN JANUARY 8, 2013 AND OCTOBER 16, 2013; IDENTIFIED OATS REPORTING ISSUES CAUSING OATS REPORTING VIOLATIONS BETWEEN NOVEMBER 21, 2008 AND DECEMBER 3, 2013 AND BETWEEN JUNE 1, 2012 AND JUNE 1, 2015; TWO SEPARATE ISSUES CAUSED THE FIRM TO INCLUDE CERTAIN ORDERS IN ITS SEC RULE 605 OF REGULATION NMS REPORTS BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2013 AND MARCH 13, 2014 THAT SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN INCLUDED; AND THE FIRM MADE REPORTS PUBLICLY AVAILABLE ON ITS ROUTING OF NON-DIRECTED ORDERS IN COVERED SECURITIES THAT INCLUDED INCOMPLETE INFORMATION AS TO A MATERIAL ASPECT OF THE FIRM'S RELATIONSHIP WITH ONE AFFILIATED VENUE TO WHICH IT ROUTED LARGE PERCENTAGES OF IT'S TOTAL NON-DIRECTED ORDERS DURING THE THIRD AND FOURTH CALENDAR QUARTERS OF 2015 AND THE FIRST CALENDAR QUARTER OF 2016. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/09/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 300,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CENSURE AND A $300,000 FINE 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE AND A $300,000 FINE
regulatory · block 55PDF pages 218–220
- Regulator name — filed text
- CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 2,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Settled
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A SUMMARY FINE OF $2,000
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF CME RULE 811 IN WHICH CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. HAD REPORTING INFRACTIONS DURING THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 1-30, 2016.
Sanction detail — filed text
SUMMARY FINE OF $2,000
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/03/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: CME-RSRH-16-4489 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF CME RULE 811 IN WHICH CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. HAD REPORTING INFRACTIONS DURING THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 1-30, 2016. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Settled 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/03/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 2,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: SUMMARY FINE OF $2,000 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A SUMMARY FINE OF $2,000
regulatory · block 56PDF pages 220–222
- Regulator name — filed text
- NEW YORK MERCANTILE EXCHANGE
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 2,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Settled
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A SUMMARY FINE OF $2,000
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF NYMEX RULE 811 IN WHICH CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. HAD REPORTING INFRACTIONS DURING THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 1-30, 2016.
Sanction detail — filed text
SUMMARY FINE OF $2,000
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) NEW YORK MERCANTILE EXCHANGE 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/03/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: NYMEX-RSRH-16-4489 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF NYMEX RULE 811 IN WHICH CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. HAD REPORTING INFRACTIONS DURING THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 1-30, 2016. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Settled 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/03/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 2,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: SUMMARY FINE OF $2,000 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A SUMMARY FINE OF $2,000
regulatory · block 57PDF pages 222–223
- Regulator name — filed text
- CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 4,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Settled
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A SUMMARY FINE OF $4,000
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF CBT RULE 811 IN WHICH CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. HAD REPORTING INFRACTIONS DURING THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 1-30, 2016.
Sanction detail — filed text
SUMMARY FINE OF $4,000
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/03/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: CBT-RSRH-16-4489 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF CBT RULE 811 IN WHICH CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. HAD REPORTING INFRACTIONS DURING THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 1-30, 2016. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Settled 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/03/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 4,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: SUMMARY FINE OF $4,000 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A SUMMARY FINE OF $4,000
regulatory · block 58PDF pages 224–225
- Regulator name — filed text
- ICE FUTURES U.S.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 5,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Settled
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A SUMMARY FINE $5,000
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF EXCHANGE RULE 27.12A IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO PROVIDE ELECTRONIC AUDIT TRAIL DATA FOR CERTAIN ORDERS ENTERED ONTO THE ETS IN 2015.
Sanction detail — filed text
FINE OF $5,000
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) ICE FUTURES U.S. 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 10/06/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2016-020 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF EXCHANGE RULE 27.12A IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO PROVIDE ELECTRONIC AUDIT TRAIL DATA FOR CERTAIN ORDERS ENTERED ONTO THE ETS IN 2015. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Settled 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 10/06/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 5,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: FINE OF $5,000 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A SUMMARY FINE $5,000
regulatory · block 59PDF pages 225–227
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 850,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE AND A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $850,000
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF NASD RULES 3010(A) AND (B), SECTION 15C OF THE EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 AND RULE 15C3-1(C)(2)(VII) THEREUNDER, SECTION 17A OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND RULES 17A-3 THEREUNDER, AND FINRA RULES 4511 AND 2010 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN SUPERVISORY SYSTEMS, PROCEDURES AND WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT IT ACCURATELY CALCULATED THE VALUE OF THE SECURITIES IT HELD FROM 2009 THROUGH AT LEAST JUNE 2012 AND THE FIRM'S SYSTEM FOR APPLYING REQUIRED DEDUCTIONS TO THE VALUE OF CERTAIN OF ITS MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES POSITIONS WHEN COMPUTING THE FIRM'S NET CAPITAL WAS INADEQUATE FROM DECEMBER 2010 TRHOUGH JULY 2011.
Sanction detail — filed text
CENSURE AND A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $850,000
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: FINE 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 12/02/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2012032923301 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF NASD RULES 3010(A) AND (B), SECTION 15C OF THE EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 AND RULE 15C3-1(C)(2)(VII) THEREUNDER, SECTION 17A OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND RULES 17A-3 THEREUNDER, AND FINRA RULES 4511 AND 2010 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN SUPERVISORY SYSTEMS, PROCEDURES AND WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT IT ACCURATELY CALCULATED THE VALUE OF THE SECURITIES IT HELD FROM 2009 THROUGH AT LEAST JUNE 2012 AND THE FIRM'S SYSTEM FOR APPLYING REQUIRED DEDUCTIONS TO THE VALUE OF CERTAIN OF ITS MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES POSITIONS WHEN COMPUTING THE FIRM'S NET CAPITAL WAS INADEQUATE FROM DECEMBER 2010 TRHOUGH JULY 2011. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 12/02/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 850,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CENSURE AND A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $850,000 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE AND A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $850,000
regulatory · block 60CITIBANK, N.A.PDF pages 227–229
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- CITIBANK, N.A.
- Regulator name — filed text
- BLOOMBERG SEF LLC
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 2,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Settled
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION BSEF RULE 516 IN THAT CITIBANK, N.A. FAILED TO NOTIFY AND RECEIVE APPROVAL FROM BSEF PRIOR TO ENTERING INTO OFFSETTING AND CORRECTING TRADES.
Sanction detail — filed text
FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE CRD Number: This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: CITIBANK, N.A. (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) BLOOMBERG SEF LLC 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/17/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: N/A 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Derivative(s) Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION BSEF RULE 516 IN THAT CITIBANK, N.A. FAILED TO NOTIFY AND RECEIVE APPROVAL FROM BSEF PRIOR TO ENTERING INTO OFFSETTING AND CORRECTING TRADES. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Settled 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/17/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 2,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000
regulatory · block 61CITIBANK, N.A.PDF pages 229–231
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- CITIBANK, N.A.
- Regulator name — filed text
- BLOOMBERG SEF LLC
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 1,750.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Settled
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,750
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF BSEF RULE 516 IN THAT CITIBANK, N.A. FAILED TO NOTIFY AND RECEIVE APPROVAL FROM BSEF PRIOR TO ENTERING INTO OFFSETTING AND CORRECTING TRADES.
Sanction detail — filed text
FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,750
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE CRD Number: This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: CITIBANK, N.A. (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) BLOOMBERG SEF LLC 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/17/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: N/A 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Derivative(s) Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF BSEF RULE 516 IN THAT CITIBANK, N.A. FAILED TO NOTIFY AND RECEIVE APPROVAL FROM BSEF PRIOR TO ENTERING INTO OFFSETTING AND CORRECTING TRADES. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Settled 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/17/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 1,750.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,750 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,750
regulatory · block 62PDF pages 231–232
- Regulator name — filed text
- CME GROUP, INC.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 5,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Decision
Action status / disposition — filed text
CGMI WAS ISSUED A SUMMARY FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF RULE 576 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. DID NOT REGISTER CERTAIN TAG 50 IDS IN THE EXCHANGE FEE SYSTEM.
Sanction detail — filed text
SUMMARY FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) CME GROUP, INC. 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 04/03/2017 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 17-0624 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF RULE 576 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. DID NOT REGISTER CERTAIN TAG 50 IDS IN THE EXCHANGE FEE SYSTEM. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Decision 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 04/03/2017 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 5,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: SUMMARY FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). CGMI WAS ISSUED A SUMMARY FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000
regulatory · block 63CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS AUSTRALIA PTY LTDPDF pages 232–234
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
- Regulator name — filed text
- AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES AND INVESTMENT COMMISSION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 50,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Decision
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF RULES 3.1.7(1), 3.1.10 AND 3.1.11 OF SUBSECTION 798H(1) OF THE CORPORATIONS ACT 2001 IN THAT THE SYDNEY SALES DESK DISCLOSED TO THE SYDNEY RATES TRADER INFORMATION ABOUT THE BUY ORDER 4 BEFORE THAT ORDER HAD BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE TRADING PLATFORM OF THE ASX 24 MARKET, THE FIRM, THROUGH THE SYDNEY SALES DESK, HAD ARRANGED THE DETAILS OF A POTENTIAL TRADE BETWEEN THE CHICAGO SALES DESK AND THE SYDNEY RATES TRADER WHICH RESULTED IN A TRADE OF 200 BBZ6 AT 97.14 ARISING FROM THE MATCHING OF SELL ORDER 2 AND BUY ORDER 4, AND THE FIRM, THROUGH THE SYDNEY SALES DESK, IN EXECUTING THE TRADE OF 200 BBZ6 AT 97.14 ARISING FROM THE MATCHING OF SELL ORDER 2 AND BUY ORDER 4, INTENDED TO EXCLUDE OTHER MARKET PARTICIPANTS ON 17 JULY 2015.
Sanction detail — filed text
PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE CRD Number: This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES AND INVESTMENT COMMISSION 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/12/2017 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: MDP 843/16 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Debt - Government Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF RULES 3.1.7(1), 3.1.10 AND 3.1.11 OF SUBSECTION 798H(1) OF THE CORPORATIONS ACT 2001 IN THAT THE SYDNEY SALES DESK DISCLOSED TO THE SYDNEY RATES TRADER INFORMATION ABOUT THE BUY ORDER 4 BEFORE THAT ORDER HAD BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE TRADING PLATFORM OF THE ASX 24 MARKET, THE FIRM, THROUGH THE SYDNEY SALES DESK, HAD ARRANGED THE DETAILS OF A POTENTIAL TRADE BETWEEN THE CHICAGO SALES DESK AND THE SYDNEY RATES TRADER WHICH RESULTED IN A TRADE OF 200 BBZ6 AT 97.14 ARISING FROM THE MATCHING OF SELL ORDER 2 AND BUY ORDER 4, AND THE FIRM, THROUGH THE SYDNEY SALES DESK, IN EXECUTING THE TRADE OF 200 BBZ6 AT 97.14 ARISING FROM THE MATCHING OF SELL ORDER 2 AND BUY ORDER 4, INTENDED TO EXCLUDE OTHER MARKET PARTICIPANTS ON 17 JULY 2015. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Decision 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/12/2017 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 50,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.
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- Regulator name — filed text
- ICE FUTUES U.S., INC.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 5,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Decision
Action status / disposition — filed text
CGMI CONSENTED TO A SUMMARY FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF RULE 4.07(C) IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO REPORT A BLOCK TRADE IN A TIMELY MANNER.
Sanction detail — filed text
SUMMARY FINE OF $5,000
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) ICE FUTUES U.S., INC. 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 07/17/2017 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2017-034 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Futures - Financial Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF RULE 4.07(C) IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO REPORT A BLOCK TRADE IN A TIMELY MANNER. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Decision 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 07/17/2017 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 5,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: SUMMARY FINE OF $5,000 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). CGMI CONSENTED TO A SUMMARY FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000
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- Regulator name — filed text
- NORTH CAROLINA SECURITIES DIVISION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 35,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS' REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL JURISDICTIONS MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH CGMI NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE DIVISION ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN NORTH CAROLINA THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN NORTH CAROLINA, THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE FAILURE TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF A CIVIL PENALTY AND INVESTIGATIVE COSTS. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE DIVISION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000, $25,000 FOR THE CIVIL PENALTY AND $10,000 FOR THE COSTS OF INVESTIGATION. FINALLY, THE DIVISION AND CGMI AGREED THAT THE ORDER WOULD NOT SUBJECT CGMI TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, ANY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DISQUALIFICATION FROM RELYING UPON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS OR SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NASAA.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION INC. (NASAA), THE NORTH CAROLINA SECURITIES DIVISION (DIVISION) ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. (CGMI) ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN NORTH CAROLINA, THAT CGMI FAILED TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN NORTH CAROLINA. THE ALLEGED CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AGAINST THE FIRM.
Sanction detail — filed text
CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT ORDER (THE ORDER), AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE DIVISION. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) PAY THE DIVISION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT JULY 7, 2017.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) NORTH CAROLINA SECURITIES DIVISION 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 07/12/2017 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: NC FILE NOS. 14 SEC 046 AND 14 SEC 047 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): IN CONNECTION WITH COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS BY A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION INC. (NASAA), THE NORTH CAROLINA SECURITIES DIVISION (DIVISION) ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. (CGMI) ACCEPTED CLIENT ORDERS THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS WHO WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN NORTH CAROLINA, THAT CGMI FAILED TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN NORTH CAROLINA. THE ALLEGED CONDUCT CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AGAINST THE FIRM. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Consent 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 07/12/2017 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 35,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CGMI NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT ORDER (THE ORDER), AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER BY THE DIVISION. CGMI ALSO AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) PAY THE DIVISION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 WHICH WAS REMITTED ON OR ABOUT JULY 7, 2017. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). THIS ACTION IS PART OF A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE SUPERVISION OF SALES ASSISTANTS' REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 REACHED BY CGMI WITH A MULTISTATE TASK FORCE COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF NASAA. AS PART OF THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT, INDIVIDUAL JURISDICTIONS MAY ENTER CONSENT ORDERS, IN WHICH CGMI NEITHER ADMITS NOR DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE DIVISION ALLEGED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIENT ORDERS IN NORTH CAROLINA THROUGH SALES ASSISTANTS THAT WERE HIGHLY LIKELY NOT REGISTERED IN NORTH CAROLINA, THE FAILURE TO MONITOR THE REGISTRATION STATUS OF THESE SALES ASSISTANTS AND THE FAILURE TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THESE PERSONS WERE REGISTERED IN NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTED BASES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF A CIVIL PENALTY AND INVESTIGATIVE COSTS. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO (1) CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS, AND (2) TO PAY THE DIVISION A SUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000, $25,000 FOR THE CIVIL PENALTY AND $10,000 FOR THE COSTS OF INVESTIGATION. FINALLY, THE DIVISION AND CGMI AGREED THAT THE ORDER WOULD NOT SUBJECT CGMI TO ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, ANY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DISQUALIFICATION FROM RELYING UPON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS OR SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS, WHICH WAS ALSO PART OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NASAA.
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- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 65,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, A FINE OF $65,000, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES.
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Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF FINRA RULES 7230A(B), 6622(A), 2010, AND 3110 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO ACCEPT OR DECLINE IN THE FINRA/NASDAQ TRADE REPORTING FACILITY CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS IN REPORTABLE SECURITIES WITHIN 20 MINUTES AFTER EXECUTION, THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEM DID NOT PROVIDE FOR SUPERVISION REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE, AND FAILED TO SUBMIT TO THE OTC REPORTING FACILITY CERTAIN LAST SALE REPORTS OF TRANSACTIONS WITHIN 10 SECONDS AFTER EXECUTION DURING THE PERIODS JANUARY 1, 2015 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2015 AND SEPTEMBER 1, 2014 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2014.
Sanction detail — filed text
CENSURE, FINE OF $65,000, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: FINE, UNDERTAKING 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/08/2017 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2015045971701 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Equity - OTC Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF FINRA RULES 7230A(B), 6622(A), 2010, AND 3110 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO ACCEPT OR DECLINE IN THE FINRA/NASDAQ TRADE REPORTING FACILITY CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS IN REPORTABLE SECURITIES WITHIN 20 MINUTES AFTER EXECUTION, THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEM DID NOT PROVIDE FOR SUPERVISION REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE, AND FAILED TO SUBMIT TO THE OTC REPORTING FACILITY CERTAIN LAST SALE REPORTS OF TRANSACTIONS WITHIN 10 SECONDS AFTER EXECUTION DURING THE PERIODS JANUARY 1, 2015 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2015 AND SEPTEMBER 1, 2014 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2014. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/08/2017 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 65,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: UNDERTAKING Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CENSURE, FINE OF $65,000, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, A FINE OF $65,000, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES.
regulatory · block 67PDF pages 240–241
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 5,500,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, A FINE OF $5,500,000 AND AN UNDERTAKING TO PAY COMPENSATION TOTALING AT LEAST $6 MILLION TO CUSTOMERS
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Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF FINRA RULES 2010, 2210(D)(1), AND 3110(A) AND (B) AND NASD RULES 2210(D)(1) AND 3010(A) AND (B) IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. DISPLAYED TO ITS BROKERS, CUSTOMERS, AND SUPERVISORS INACCURATE RESEARCH RATINGS FOR CERTAIN EQUITY SECURITIES. THE FIRM'S FAILURE TO DISPLAY ACCURATE RESEARCH RATINGS CAUSED ITS BROKERS TO SOLICIT CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FIRM'S ACTUAL RATINGS AND BROKERS SOLICITED TRANSACTIONS THAT VIOLATED THE PORTFOLIO GUIDELINES OF CERTAIN FIRM-MANAGED PORTFOLIOS. THE FIRM ALSO FAILED TO TIMELY CORRECT THE INACCURATELY DISPLAYED RATINGS AND FAILED TO CONDUCT TESTING REASONABLY DESIGNED TO VERIFY THE ACCURACY OF RESEARCH RATINGS DATA THAT IT USED AND DISTRIBUTED FROM FEBRUARY 2011 THROUGH DECEMBER 2015.
Sanction detail — filed text
CENSURE, FINE OF $5,500,000 AND AN UNDERTAKING TO PAY COMPENSATION TOTALING AT LEAST $6 MILLION TO CUSTOMERS
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: FINE, UNDERTAKING 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 12/28/2017 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2016048931101 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Equity Listed (Common & Preferred Stock) Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF FINRA RULES 2010, 2210(D)(1), AND 3110(A) AND (B) AND NASD RULES 2210(D)(1) AND 3010(A) AND (B) IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. DISPLAYED TO ITS BROKERS, CUSTOMERS, AND SUPERVISORS INACCURATE RESEARCH RATINGS FOR CERTAIN EQUITY SECURITIES. THE FIRM'S FAILURE TO DISPLAY ACCURATE RESEARCH RATINGS CAUSED ITS BROKERS TO SOLICIT CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FIRM'S ACTUAL RATINGS AND BROKERS SOLICITED TRANSACTIONS THAT VIOLATED THE PORTFOLIO GUIDELINES OF CERTAIN FIRM-MANAGED PORTFOLIOS. THE FIRM ALSO FAILED TO TIMELY CORRECT THE INACCURATELY DISPLAYED RATINGS AND FAILED TO CONDUCT TESTING REASONABLY DESIGNED TO VERIFY THE ACCURACY OF RESEARCH RATINGS DATA THAT IT USED AND DISTRIBUTED FROM FEBRUARY 2011 THROUGH DECEMBER 2015. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 12/28/2017 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 5,500,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: UNDERTAKING Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CENSURE, FINE OF $5,500,000 AND AN UNDERTAKING TO PAY COMPENSATION TOTALING AT LEAST $6 MILLION TO CUSTOMERS 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, A FINE OF $5,500,000 AND AN UNDERTAKING TO PAY COMPENSATION TOTALING AT LEAST $6 MILLION TO CUSTOMERS
regulatory · block 68PDF pages 241–243
- Regulator name — filed text
- NEW YORK MERCANTILE EXCHANGE
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 20,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Settled
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF NYMEX RULES 432.W AND 534 IN THAT A TRADER FOR CGMI ENTERED CERTAIN ORDERS IN VARIOUS NYMEX FUTURES PRODUCTS FOR DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS WHOLLY OWNED AND CONTROLLED BY CGMI AND THAT CGMI FAILED TO SUPERVISE ITS TRADER BETWEEN NOVEMBER 26, 2014 AND SEPTEMBER 29, 2015.
Sanction detail — filed text
FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) NEW YORK MERCANTILE EXCHANGE 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/03/2017 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 15-0320-BC 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Futures - Commodity Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF NYMEX RULES 432.W AND 534 IN THAT A TRADER FOR CGMI ENTERED CERTAIN ORDERS IN VARIOUS NYMEX FUTURES PRODUCTS FOR DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS WHOLLY OWNED AND CONTROLLED BY CGMI AND THAT CGMI FAILED TO SUPERVISE ITS TRADER BETWEEN NOVEMBER 26, 2014 AND SEPTEMBER 29, 2015. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Settled 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/03/2017 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 20,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000
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- Regulator name — filed text
- COMMODITY EXCHANGE, INC.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 20,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Settled
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF COMEX RULES 432.W AND 534 IN THAT A TRADER FOR CGMI ENTERED CERTAIN ORDERS IN VARIOUS COMEX FUTURES PRODUCTS FOR DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS WHOLLY OWNED AND CONTROLLED BY CGMI AND THAT CGMI FAILED TO SUPERVISE ITS TRADER BETWEEN NOVEMBER 26, 2014 AND SEPTEMBER 29, 2015.
Sanction detail — filed text
FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) COMMODITY EXCHANGE, INC. 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/03/2017 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 15-0320-BC 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Futures - Commodity Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF COMEX RULES 432.W AND 534 IN THAT A TRADER FOR CGMI ENTERED CERTAIN ORDERS IN VARIOUS COMEX FUTURES PRODUCTS FOR DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS WHOLLY OWNED AND CONTROLLED BY CGMI AND THAT CGMI FAILED TO SUPERVISE ITS TRADER BETWEEN NOVEMBER 26, 2014 AND SEPTEMBER 29, 2015. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Settled 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/03/2017 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 20,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000
regulatory · block 70PDF pages 245–247
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 450,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, A FINE OF $450,000, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF RULE 200(F), NASD RULES 3010, 2010 AND 2110 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. DID NOT INCLUDE TWO ACCOUNTS ENGAGED IN PROPRIETARY TRANSACTION IN ANY INDEPENDENT TRADING AGGREGATION UNIT AND THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEM WAS NOT REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT ALL FIRM ACCOUNTS CONDUCTING PROPRIETARY BUSINESS WERE INCLUDED IN AN AGGREGATION UNIT DURING THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 21, 2008 THROUGH DECEMBER 3, 2013.
Sanction detail — filed text
CENSURE, FINE OF $450,000, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: FINE, UNDERTAKING 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 02/09/2018 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2014041142501 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: UNSPECIFIED SECURITIES 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF RULE 200(F), NASD RULES 3010, 2010 AND 2110 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. DID NOT INCLUDE TWO ACCOUNTS ENGAGED IN PROPRIETARY TRANSACTION IN ANY INDEPENDENT TRADING AGGREGATION UNIT AND THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEM WAS NOT REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT ALL FIRM ACCOUNTS CONDUCTING PROPRIETARY BUSINESS WERE INCLUDED IN AN AGGREGATION UNIT DURING THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 21, 2008 THROUGH DECEMBER 3, 2013. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 02/09/2018 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 450,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: UNDERTAKING Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CENSURE, FINE OF $450,000, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, A FINE OF $450,000, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES.
regulatory · block 71PDF pages 247–248
- Regulator name — filed text
- CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 10,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Decision
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A FINE OF $10,000
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF CME RULE 811 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. MISREPORTED OPEN INTEREST IN MULTIPLE PRODUCTS BETWEEN .49% AND 16.05% OF THE TOTAL OPEN INTEREST IN THESE PRODUCTS ON CERTAIN DATES IN JANUARY 2017.
Sanction detail — filed text
FINE OF $10,000
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 04/19/2018 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 17-0642-BC 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: OPEN INTEREST AND LARGE TRADER REPORTING 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF CME RULE 811 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. MISREPORTED OPEN INTEREST IN MULTIPLE PRODUCTS BETWEEN .49% AND 16.05% OF THE TOTAL OPEN INTEREST IN THESE PRODUCTS ON CERTAIN DATES IN JANUARY 2017. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Decision 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 04/19/2018 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 10,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: FINE OF $10,000 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A FINE OF $10,000
regulatory · block 72PDF pages 248–250
- Regulator name — filed text
- CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 20,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Decision
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A FINE OF $20,000
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF CME RULE 811 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. MISREPORTED OPEN INTEREST IN MULTIPLE MARKETS BETWEEN .1% AND 28% OF THE TOTAL OPEN INTEREST IN THESE PRODUCTS ON CERTAIN DATES IN JANUARY 2017 AND JUNE 2017.
Sanction detail — filed text
FINE OF $20,000
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Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 04/19/2018 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 17-0642-BC 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: OPEN INTEREST AND LARGE TRADER REPORTING 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF CME RULE 811 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. MISREPORTED OPEN INTEREST IN MULTIPLE MARKETS BETWEEN .1% AND 28% OF THE TOTAL OPEN INTEREST IN THESE PRODUCTS ON CERTAIN DATES IN JANUARY 2017 AND JUNE 2017. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Decision 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 04/19/2018 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 20,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: FINE OF $20,000 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A FINE OF $20,000
regulatory · block 73PDF pages 250–252
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 550,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, A FINE OF $550,000, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO ADDRESS THE DEFICIENT SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND WSP'S RELATING TO THE ACCURACY OF CUSTOMER TRADE CONFIRMATIONS AND TO ENSURE THAT IT HAS IMPLEMENTED CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES THAT ARE REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF NASD RULES 3010, 2110, AND 2230, FINRA RULES 3110, 2010, AND 2232(A), AND SEA RULES 10B-10(A)(1) AND 10B-10(A)(2) IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO HAVE ADEQUATE SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS AND NASD AND FINRA RULES REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF ACCURATE CUSTOMER TRADE CONFIRMATIONS FROM JUNE 2006 THROUGH AT LEAST SEPTEMBER 2017. AS A RESULT, THE FIRM ISSUED CERTAIN CUSTOMER TRADE CONFIRMATIONS THAT CONTAINED INACCURATE INFORMATION.
Sanction detail — filed text
CENSURE, FINE OF $550,000, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO ADDRESS THE DEFICIENT SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND WSP'S RELATING TO THE ACCURACY OF CUSTOMER TRADE CONFIRMATIONS AND TO ENSURE THAT IT HAS IMPLEMENTED CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES THAT ARE REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: FINE, UNDERTAKING 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/21/2018 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2014039653701 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF NASD RULES 3010, 2110, AND 2230, FINRA RULES 3110, 2010, AND 2232(A), AND SEA RULES 10B-10(A)(1) AND 10B-10(A)(2) IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO HAVE ADEQUATE SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS AND NASD AND FINRA RULES REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF ACCURATE CUSTOMER TRADE CONFIRMATIONS FROM JUNE 2006 THROUGH AT LEAST SEPTEMBER 2017. AS A RESULT, THE FIRM ISSUED CERTAIN CUSTOMER TRADE CONFIRMATIONS THAT CONTAINED INACCURATE INFORMATION. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/21/2018 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 550,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: UNDERTAKING Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CENSURE, FINE OF $550,000, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO ADDRESS THE DEFICIENT SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND WSP'S RELATING TO THE ACCURACY OF CUSTOMER TRADE CONFIRMATIONS AND TO ENSURE THAT IT HAS IMPLEMENTED CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES THAT ARE REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, A FINE OF $550,000, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO ADDRESS THE DEFICIENT SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND WSP'S RELATING TO THE ACCURACY OF CUSTOMER TRADE CONFIRMATIONS AND TO ENSURE THAT IT HAS IMPLEMENTED CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES THAT ARE REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS.
regulatory · block 74PDF pages 252–254
- Regulator name — filed text
- UNITED STATED SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 6,500,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO CEASE AND DESIST, CENSURE, DISGORGEMENT OF $4,718,784.59 AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $718,690.47, AND A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,500,000.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF SECTION 17(A)(2) OF THE SECURITIES ACT IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. MADE MATERIAL MISSTATEMENTS AND OMISSIONS TO CERTAIN INSTITUTIONAL USERS IN CONNECTION WITH A DARK POOL CALLED CITI MATCH CONCERNING THE TYPES OF MARKET PARTICIPANTS THAT WERE ALLOWED TO PLACE ORDERS IN CITI MATCH AND CITI MATCH'S PRACTICE OF ROUTING ORDER TO OTHER TRADING VENUES FOR EXECUTION FROM AT LEAST DECEMBER 2011 THROUGH JUNE 2014.
Sanction detail — filed text
CEASE AND DESIST, CENSURE, DISGORGEMENT OF $4,718,784.59 AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $718,690.47, AND A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,500,000.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) UNITED STATED SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 2. Principal Sanction: Cease and Desist Other Sanctions: CENSURE, DISGORGEMENT, CIVIL MONEY PENALTY 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/14/2018 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 3-18766 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: DARK POOL 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF SECTION 17(A)(2) OF THE SECURITIES ACT IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. MADE MATERIAL MISSTATEMENTS AND OMISSIONS TO CERTAIN INSTITUTIONAL USERS IN CONNECTION WITH A DARK POOL CALLED CITI MATCH CONCERNING THE TYPES OF MARKET PARTICIPANTS THAT WERE ALLOWED TO PLACE ORDERS IN CITI MATCH AND CITI MATCH'S PRACTICE OF ROUTING ORDER TO OTHER TRADING VENUES FOR EXECUTION FROM AT LEAST DECEMBER 2011 THROUGH JUNE 2014. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Order 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/14/2018 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 6,500,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CEASE AND DESIST, CENSURE, DISGORGEMENT OF $4,718,784.59 AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $718,690.47, AND A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,500,000. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO CEASE AND DESIST, CENSURE, DISGORGEMENT OF $4,718,784.59 AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $718,690.47, AND A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,500,000.
regulatory · block 75PDF pages 254–255
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 100,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000, AND REMEDIATION TO ELIGIBLE CUSTOMER INCLUDING RESTITUTION.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF NASD CONDUCT RULE 3010 AND FINRA RULES 3110 AND 2010 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS WHO PURCHASED MUTUAL FUND SHARES RECEIVED THE BENEFIT OF APPLICABLE SALES CHARGE WAIVERS BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2011 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2016.
Sanction detail — filed text
CENSURE, FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000, AND REMEDIATION TO ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS INCLUDING RESTITUTION
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: FINE, REMEDIATION PLAN, RESTITUTION 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/07/2018 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2016049977601 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Mutual Fund(s) Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF NASD CONDUCT RULE 3010 AND FINRA RULES 3110 AND 2010 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS WHO PURCHASED MUTUAL FUND SHARES RECEIVED THE BENEFIT OF APPLICABLE SALES CHARGE WAIVERS BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2011 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2016. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/07/2018 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 100,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CENSURE, FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000, AND REMEDIATION TO ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS INCLUDING RESTITUTION 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000, AND REMEDIATION TO ELIGIBLE CUSTOMER INCLUDING RESTITUTION.
regulatory · block 76CITIBANK, N.A.PDF pages 255–257
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- CITIBANK, N.A.
- Regulator name — filed text
- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 13,587,507.86
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO CEASE AND DESIST, DISGORGEMENT OF $20,903,858.25, AND A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,587,507.86
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF SECTION 17(A)(3) OF THE SECURITIES ACT IN THAT CITIBANK, N.A. AT TIMES PRE-RELEASED AMERICAN DEPOSITARY RECEIPTS (ADR) TO PRE-RELEASE BROKERS IN CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE CITIBANK WAS NEGLIGENT WITH RESPECT TO WHETHER THE PRE-RELEASE BROKERS, OR THE PARTIES ON WHOSE BEHALF THE PRE-RELEASED ADR'S WERE BEING OBTAINED, ACTUALLY BENEFICIALLY OWNED THE CORRESPONDING NUMBER OF ORDINARY SHARES, WHICH RESULTED IN THE ISSUANCE OF ADR'S THAT IN MANY INSTANCES, FROM AUGUST 2011 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2016, WERE NOT BACKED BY ORDINARY SHARES AS REQUIRED BY THE ADR FACILITY.
Sanction detail — filed text
CEASE AND DESIST, DISGORGEMENT OF $20,903,858.25, CIVIL MONEY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,587,507.86
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE CRD Number: This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: CITIBANK, N.A. (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 2. Principal Sanction: Cease and Desist Other Sanctions: DISGORGEMENT, CIVIL MONEY PENALTY 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/07/2018 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 3-18886 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Equity - OTC Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF SECTION 17(A)(3) OF THE SECURITIES ACT IN THAT CITIBANK, N.A. AT TIMES PRE-RELEASED AMERICAN DEPOSITARY RECEIPTS (ADR) TO PRE-RELEASE BROKERS IN CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE CITIBANK WAS NEGLIGENT WITH RESPECT TO WHETHER THE PRE-RELEASE BROKERS, OR THE PARTIES ON WHOSE BEHALF THE PRE-RELEASED ADR'S WERE BEING OBTAINED, ACTUALLY BENEFICIALLY OWNED THE CORRESPONDING NUMBER OF ORDINARY SHARES, WHICH RESULTED IN THE ISSUANCE OF ADR'S THAT IN MANY INSTANCES, FROM AUGUST 2011 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2016, WERE NOT BACKED BY ORDINARY SHARES AS REQUIRED BY THE ADR FACILITY. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Order 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/07/2018 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 13,587,507.86 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CEASE AND DESIST, DISGORGEMENT OF $20,903,858.25, CIVIL MONEY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,587,507.86 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO CEASE AND DESIST, DISGORGEMENT OF $20,903,858.25, AND A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,587,507.86
regulatory · block 77PDF pages 257–259
- Regulator name — filed text
- CBOE BZX EXCHANGE, INC.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 27,500.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,500, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE ITS PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF SEC RULE 611(C) AND BZX RULES 11.9(D)(1), 11.9(D). 5.1 AND 3.1 IN THAT CGMI FAILED TO HAVE A SYSTEM OF REVIEW FOR ISO'S INDEPENDENT OF EXECUTIONS, LIMITATIONS IN THE FIRM'S ORDER ROUTING SYSTEM LED TO A FAILURE TO RETAIN MARKET DATA SNAPSHOTS OF THE SEQUENCED QUOTES, AND A LATENCY ISSUE WITHIN THE FIRM'S SMART ORDER ROUTER CAUSED THE FIRM TO ROUTE ISO'S THROUGH PROTECTED QUOTATIONS ON CERTAIN OCCASIONS BETWEEN NOVEMBER 1, 2011 AND DECEMBER 16, 2013. IN ADDITION, THE FIRM FAILED TO SEND CERTAIN ISO'S TO BETTER-PRICED QUOTES AT ONE NATIONAL EXCHANGE AND FAILED TO SEND AN ODD LOT SIZED ISO TO A BETTER-PRICED QUOTE AT ANOTHER NATIONAL EXCHANGE ON JUNE 12, 2013.
Sanction detail — filed text
CENSURE, FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,500, UNDERTAKING TO REVISE ITS PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES
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Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) CBOE BZX EXCHANGE, INC. 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: FINE, UNDERTAKING 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/02/2018 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2015046590001 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: UNSPECIFIED SECURITIES 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF SEC RULE 611(C) AND BZX RULES 11.9(D)(1), 11.9(D). 5.1 AND 3.1 IN THAT CGMI FAILED TO HAVE A SYSTEM OF REVIEW FOR ISO'S INDEPENDENT OF EXECUTIONS, LIMITATIONS IN THE FIRM'S ORDER ROUTING SYSTEM LED TO A FAILURE TO RETAIN MARKET DATA SNAPSHOTS OF THE SEQUENCED QUOTES, AND A LATENCY ISSUE WITHIN THE FIRM'S SMART ORDER ROUTER CAUSED THE FIRM TO ROUTE ISO'S THROUGH PROTECTED QUOTATIONS ON CERTAIN OCCASIONS BETWEEN NOVEMBER 1, 2011 AND DECEMBER 16, 2013. IN ADDITION, THE FIRM FAILED TO SEND CERTAIN ISO'S TO BETTER-PRICED QUOTES AT ONE NATIONAL EXCHANGE AND FAILED TO SEND AN ODD LOT SIZED ISO TO A BETTER-PRICED QUOTE AT ANOTHER NATIONAL EXCHANGE ON JUNE 12, 2013. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/02/2018 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 27,500.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: UNDERTAKING Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CENSURE, FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,500, UNDERTAKING TO REVISE ITS PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,500, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE ITS PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES.
regulatory · block 78PDF pages 259–261
- Regulator name — filed text
- CBOE EDGX EXCHANGE, INC.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 27,500.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,500, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE ITS PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF SEC RULE 611(C) AND EDGX RULES 11.5(D)(1), 11.8(C). 5.1 AND 3.1 IN THAT CGMI FAILED TO HAVE A SYSTEM OF REVIEW FOR ISO'S INDEPENDENT OF EXECUTIONS, LIMITATIONS IN THE FIRM'S ORDER ROUTING SYSTEM LED TO A FAILURE TO RETAIN MARKET DATA SNAPSHOTS OF THE SEQUENCED QUOTES, AND A LATENCY ISSUE WITHIN THE FIRM'S SMART ORDER ROUTER CAUSED THE FIRM TO ROUTE ISO'S THROUGH PROTECTED QUOTATIONS ON CERTAIN OCCASIONS BETWEEN NOVEMBER 1, 2011 AND DECEMBER 16, 2013. IN ADDITION, THE FIRM FAILED TO SEND CERTAIN ISO'S TO BETTER-PRICED QUOTES AT ONE NATIONAL EXCHANGE AND FAILED TO SEND AN ODD LOT SIZED ISO TO A BETTER-PRICED QUOTE AT ANOTHER NATIONAL EXCHANGE ON JUNE 12, 2013.
Sanction detail — filed text
CENSURE, FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,500, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE ITS PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES
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Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) CBOE EDGX EXCHANGE, INC. 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: FINE, UNDERTAKING 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/02/2018 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2015046590004 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: UNSPECIFIED SECURITIES 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF SEC RULE 611(C) AND EDGX RULES 11.5(D)(1), 11.8(C). 5.1 AND 3.1 IN THAT CGMI FAILED TO HAVE A SYSTEM OF REVIEW FOR ISO'S INDEPENDENT OF EXECUTIONS, LIMITATIONS IN THE FIRM'S ORDER ROUTING SYSTEM LED TO A FAILURE TO RETAIN MARKET DATA SNAPSHOTS OF THE SEQUENCED QUOTES, AND A LATENCY ISSUE WITHIN THE FIRM'S SMART ORDER ROUTER CAUSED THE FIRM TO ROUTE ISO'S THROUGH PROTECTED QUOTATIONS ON CERTAIN OCCASIONS BETWEEN NOVEMBER 1, 2011 AND DECEMBER 16, 2013. IN ADDITION, THE FIRM FAILED TO SEND CERTAIN ISO'S TO BETTER-PRICED QUOTES AT ONE NATIONAL EXCHANGE AND FAILED TO SEND AN ODD LOT SIZED ISO TO A BETTER-PRICED QUOTE AT ANOTHER NATIONAL EXCHANGE ON JUNE 12, 2013. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/02/2018 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 27,500.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: UNDERTAKING Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CENSURE, FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,500, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE ITS PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,500, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE ITS PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES.
regulatory · block 79PDF pages 261–263
- Regulator name — filed text
- CBOE BYX EXCHANGE, INC.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 27,500.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,500, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE ITS PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF SEC RULE 611(C) AND BYX RULES 11.9(D)(1), 11.9(D). 5.1 AND 3.1 IN THAT CGMI FAILED TO HAVE A SYSTEM OF REVIEW FOR ISO'S INDEPENDENT OF EXECUTIONS, LIMITATIONS IN THE FIRM'S ORDER ROUTING SYSTEM LED TO A FAILURE TO RETAIN MARKET DATA SNAPSHOTS OF THE SEQUENCED QUOTES, AND A LATENCY ISSUE WITHIN THE FIRM'S SMART ORDER ROUTER CAUSED THE FIRM TO ROUTE ISO'S THROUGH PROTECTED QUOTATIONS ON CERTAIN OCCASIONS BETWEEN NOVEMBER 1, 2011 AND DECEMBER 16, 2013. IN ADDITION, THE FIRM FAILED TO SEND CERTAIN ISO'S TO BETTER-PRICED QUOTES AT ONE NATIONAL EXCHANGE AND FAILED TO SEND AN ODD LOT SIZED ISO TO A BETTER-PRICED QUOTE AT ANOTHER NATIONAL EXCHANGE ON JUNE 12, 2013.
Sanction detail — filed text
CENSURE, FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,500, UNDERTAKING TO REVISE ITS PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES
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Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) CBOE BYX EXCHANGE, INC. 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: FINE, UNDERTAKING 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/02/2018 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2015046590002 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: UNSPECIFIED SECURITIES 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF SEC RULE 611(C) AND BYX RULES 11.9(D)(1), 11.9(D). 5.1 AND 3.1 IN THAT CGMI FAILED TO HAVE A SYSTEM OF REVIEW FOR ISO'S INDEPENDENT OF EXECUTIONS, LIMITATIONS IN THE FIRM'S ORDER ROUTING SYSTEM LED TO A FAILURE TO RETAIN MARKET DATA SNAPSHOTS OF THE SEQUENCED QUOTES, AND A LATENCY ISSUE WITHIN THE FIRM'S SMART ORDER ROUTER CAUSED THE FIRM TO ROUTE ISO'S THROUGH PROTECTED QUOTATIONS ON CERTAIN OCCASIONS BETWEEN NOVEMBER 1, 2011 AND DECEMBER 16, 2013. IN ADDITION, THE FIRM FAILED TO SEND CERTAIN ISO'S TO BETTER-PRICED QUOTES AT ONE NATIONAL EXCHANGE AND FAILED TO SEND AN ODD LOT SIZED ISO TO A BETTER-PRICED QUOTE AT ANOTHER NATIONAL EXCHANGE ON JUNE 12, 2013. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/02/2018 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 27,500.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: UNDERTAKING Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CENSURE, FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,500, UNDERTAKING TO REVISE ITS PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,500, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE ITS PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES.
regulatory · block 80PDF pages 263–264
- Regulator name — filed text
- ICE FUTURES U.S., INC.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 7,500.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Decision
Action status / disposition — filed text
CGMI CONSENTED TO A SUMMARY FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,500
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF EXCHANGE RULE 4.07(C) IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO REPORT CERTAIN BLOCK TRADES IN A TIMELY MANNER ON MARCH 9, 2018.
Sanction detail — filed text
SUMMARY FINE OF $7,500
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) ICE FUTURES U.S., INC. 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/21/2018 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2018-016 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Futures - Financial Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF EXCHANGE RULE 4.07(C) IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO REPORT CERTAIN BLOCK TRADES IN A TIMELY MANNER ON MARCH 9, 2018. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Decision 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 10/12/2018 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 7,500.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: SUMMARY FINE OF $7,500 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). CGMI CONSENTED TO A SUMMARY FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,500
regulatory · block 81PDF pages 264–266
- Regulator name — filed text
- CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 2,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Decision
Action status / disposition — filed text
CGMI CONSENTED TO A SUMMARY FINE OF $2,000
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF CME RULE 811 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. INACCURATELY REPORTED CERTAIN OPEN INTEREST POSITIONS TO THE EXCHANGE BETWEEN FEBRUARY 1, 2019 AND FEBRUARY 27, 2019.
Sanction detail — filed text
SUMMARY FINE OF $2,000
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/03/2019 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: RSRH-19-5437 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Futures - Financial Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF CME RULE 811 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. INACCURATELY REPORTED CERTAIN OPEN INTEREST POSITIONS TO THE EXCHANGE BETWEEN FEBRUARY 1, 2019 AND FEBRUARY 27, 2019. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Decision 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/03/2019 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 2,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: SUMMARY FINE OF $2,000 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). CGMI CONSENTED TO A SUMMARY FINE OF $2,000
regulatory · block 82PDF pages 266–268
- Regulator name — filed text
- NEW YORK MERCANTILE EXCHANGE
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 2,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Decision
Action status / disposition — filed text
CGMI CONSENTED TO SUMMARY FINE OF $2,000
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF NYMEX RULE 811 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. INACCURATELY REPORTED CERTAIN OPEN INTEREST POSITIONS TO THE EXCHANGE BETWEEN FEBRUARY 1, 2019 AND FEBRUARY 27, 2019.
Sanction detail — filed text
SUMMARY FINE OF $2,000
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) NEW YORK MERCANTILE EXCHANGE 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/03/2019 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: RSRH-19-5437 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Futures - Financial Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF NYMEX RULE 811 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. INACCURATELY REPORTED CERTAIN OPEN INTEREST POSITIONS TO THE EXCHANGE BETWEEN FEBRUARY 1, 2019 AND FEBRUARY 27, 2019. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Decision 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/03/2019 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 2,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: SUMMARY FINE OF $2,000 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). CGMI CONSENTED TO SUMMARY FINE OF $2,000
regulatory · block 83PDF pages 268–270
- Regulator name — filed text
- CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 7,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Decision
Action status / disposition — filed text
CGMI CONSENTED TO A SUMMARY FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,000 WHICH CONSISTED OF $5,000 FOR VIOLATION OF RULE 807 AND $2,000 FOR VIOLATION OF RULE 811
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF CBT RULES 807 AND 811 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. OVERREPORTED LONG POSITIONS ELIGIBLE FOR DELIVERY IN CERTAIN FUTURES CONTRACTS ON TRADE DATES FEBRUARY 27 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2019 AND INACCURATELY REPORTED CERTAIN OPEN INTEREST POSITIONS TO THE EXCHANGE BETWEEN FEBRUARY 1, 2019 AND FEBRUARY 27, 2019.
Sanction detail — filed text
SUMMARY FINE OF $7,000; $5,000 FOR VIOLATION OF RULE 807 AND $2,000 FOR VIOLATION OF RULE 811
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/03/2019 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: RSRH-19-5437 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Futures - Financial Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF CBT RULES 807 AND 811 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. OVERREPORTED LONG POSITIONS ELIGIBLE FOR DELIVERY IN CERTAIN FUTURES CONTRACTS ON TRADE DATES FEBRUARY 27 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2019 AND INACCURATELY REPORTED CERTAIN OPEN INTEREST POSITIONS TO THE EXCHANGE BETWEEN FEBRUARY 1, 2019 AND FEBRUARY 27, 2019. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Decision 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/03/2019 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 7,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: SUMMARY FINE OF $7,000; $5,000 FOR VIOLATION OF RULE 807 AND $2,000 FOR VIOLATION OF RULE 811 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). CGMI CONSENTED TO A SUMMARY FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,000 WHICH CONSISTED OF $5,000 FOR VIOLATION OF RULE 807 AND $2,000 FOR VIOLATION OF RULE 811
regulatory · block 84PDF pages 270–271
- Regulator name — filed text
- NASDAQ STOCK MARKET
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 100,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, A FINE OF $100,000, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF NASDAQ RULES 4613(A), 3010 AND 2010A IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO MAINTAIN A CONTINUOUS TWO-SIDED TRADING INTEREST, DURING REGULAR MARKET HOURS, AT PRICES WITHIN CERTAIN PERCENTAGES AWAY FROM THE NBBO IN CERTAIN INSTANCES AND THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEM DID NOT PROVIDE FOR SUPERVISION REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH RESPECT TO MARKET MAKER QUOTING OBLIGATIONS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2015 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2017.
Sanction detail — filed text
CENSURE, FINE OF $100,000, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) NASDAQ STOCK MARKET 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: FINE, UNDERTAKING 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 06/10/2019 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2016051144701 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: UNSPECIFIED SECURITIES 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF NASDAQ RULES 4613(A), 3010 AND 2010A IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO MAINTAIN A CONTINUOUS TWO-SIDED TRADING INTEREST, DURING REGULAR MARKET HOURS, AT PRICES WITHIN CERTAIN PERCENTAGES AWAY FROM THE NBBO IN CERTAIN INSTANCES AND THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEM DID NOT PROVIDE FOR SUPERVISION REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH RESPECT TO MARKET MAKER QUOTING OBLIGATIONS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2015 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2017. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 06/10/2019 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 100,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: UNDERTAKING Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CENSURE, FINE OF $100,000, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, A FINE OF $100,000, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES.
regulatory · block 85PDF pages 271–273
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 225,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $225,000, AND RESTITUTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $152,488.59 PLUS INTEREST
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF FINRA RULES 2010, 3110, AND NASD RULE 3010 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO IDENTIFY AND APPLY SALES CHARGE DISCOUNTS TO CERTAIN ELIGIBLE PURCHASES OF UNIT INVESTMENT TRUSTS ("UITS"), FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REASONABLY DEISGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE, AND FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM REASONABLY DESIGNED TO SUPERVISE UIT TRADING FROM FEBRUARY 2011 TO FEBRUARY 2017.
Sanction detail — filed text
CENSURE, FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $225,000, AND RESTITUTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $152,488.59, PLUS INTEREST
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Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
FINRA
2.
Principal Sanction:
Censure
Other Sanctions:
FINE, RESTITUTION PLUS INTEREST
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
06/20/2019
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2016050947701
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Unit Investment Trust(s)
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF FINRA RULES 2010, 3110, AND NASD RULE 3010 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO IDENTIFY AND APPLY
SALES CHARGE DISCOUNTS TO CERTAIN ELIGIBLE PURCHASES OF UNIT INVESTMENT TRUSTS ("UITS"), FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE
A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REASONABLY DEISGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE, AND FAILED TO ESTABLISH,
MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM REASONABLY DESIGNED TO SUPERVISE UIT TRADING FROM FEBRUARY 2011 TO FEBRUARY 2017.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
06/20/2019
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 225,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
INTEREST IN REGARD TO RESTITUTION
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
CENSURE, FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $225,000, AND RESTITUTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $152,488.59, PLUS INTEREST
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $225,000, AND RESTITUTION
IN THE AMOUNT OF $152,488.59 PLUS INTERESTregulatory · block 86PDF pages 273–275
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 300,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, A $300,000 FINE, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVIEW THE FIRM'S POLICIES, SYSTEMS, AND PROCEDURES REGARDING THE SUPERVISION OF CUSTODIAL ACCOUNTS AND GUARDIANSHIP ACCOUNTS WHERE THE BENEFICIARY WAS A MINOR
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF NASD RULES 3010(A) AND 3010(B) AND FINRA RULES 3110(A), 3110(B), AND 2010 WHERE CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ALLEGEDLY FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, AND ENFORCE SUPERVISORY SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT ANY CHANGES IN THE AUTHORITY OF CUSTODIANS OF UNIFORM GIFT TO MINORS ACT/UNIFORM TRANSFER TO MINORS ACT ACCOUNTS TO EFFECT TRANSACTIONS ON BEHALF OF THE BENEFICIARIES OF THOSE ACCOUNTS FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2014 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 6, 2018.
Sanction detail — filed text
CENSURE, $300,000 FINE, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVIEW THE FIRM'S POLICIES, SYSTEMS, AND PROCEDURES REGARDING THE SUPERVISION OF CUSTODIAL ACCOUNTS AND GUARDIANSHIP ACCOUNTS WHERE THE BENEFICIARY WAS A MINOR
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: FINE, UNDERTAKING 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 12/26/2019 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2018060039001 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: ACCOUNTS REGARDING UNIFORM GIFTS TO MINORS ACT AND/OR UNIFORM TRANSFERS TO MINORS ACT 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF NASD RULES 3010(A) AND 3010(B) AND FINRA RULES 3110(A), 3110(B), AND 2010 WHERE CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ALLEGEDLY FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, AND ENFORCE SUPERVISORY SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT ANY CHANGES IN THE AUTHORITY OF CUSTODIANS OF UNIFORM GIFT TO MINORS ACT/UNIFORM TRANSFER TO MINORS ACT ACCOUNTS TO EFFECT TRANSACTIONS ON BEHALF OF THE BENEFICIARIES OF THOSE ACCOUNTS FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2014 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 6, 2018. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 12/26/2019 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 300,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: UNDERTAKING Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CENSURE, $300,000 FINE, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVIEW THE FIRM'S POLICIES, SYSTEMS, AND PROCEDURES REGARDING THE SUPERVISION OF CUSTODIAL ACCOUNTS AND GUARDIANSHIP ACCOUNTS WHERE THE BENEFICIARY WAS A MINOR 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, A $300,000 FINE, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVIEW THE FIRM'S POLICIES, SYSTEMS, AND PROCEDURES REGARDING THE SUPERVISION OF CUSTODIAL ACCOUNTS AND GUARDIANSHIP ACCOUNTS WHERE THE BENEFICIARY WAS A MINOR
regulatory · block 87PDF pages 275–277
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 225,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, A FINE OF $225,000, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF SEC RULES 201(B) AND 203(B) OF REGULATION SHO, FINRA RULES 6182, 6624, 3110, AND 2010 AND NASD RULE 3010 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO OBTAIN LOCATES FOR CERTAIN SHORT SALE TRANSACTIONS AND FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE WRITTEN POLICES AND PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE EXECUTION OR DISPLAY OF A SHORT SALE ORDER IN A COVERED SECURITY SUBJECT TO A SHORT SALE CIRCUIT BREAKER AT A PRICE AT OR BELOW THE NATIONAL BEST BID BETWEEN JUNE 2010 AND SEPTEMBER 2016 AND FAILED TO REPORT ACCURATELY CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS TO A FINRA TRADE REPORTING FACILITY WITH A SHORT SALE OR SHORT SALE EXEMPT INDICATOR AND FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM, INCLUDING SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES, WITH RESPECT TO SEC RULE 201(B) OF REGULATION SHO, SEC RULE 203(B)(1) OR REGULATION SHO, AND ACCURATE SHORT SALE TRANSACTION REPORTING BETWEEN JUNE 2012 AND NOVEMBER 2016.
Sanction detail — filed text
CENSURE, FINE OF $225,000, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES
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Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: FINE, UNDERTAKING 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 01/14/2020 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2015045325201 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: UNSPECIFIED SECURITIES 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF SEC RULES 201(B) AND 203(B) OF REGULATION SHO, FINRA RULES 6182, 6624, 3110, AND 2010 AND NASD RULE 3010 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO OBTAIN LOCATES FOR CERTAIN SHORT SALE TRANSACTIONS AND FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE WRITTEN POLICES AND PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE EXECUTION OR DISPLAY OF A SHORT SALE ORDER IN A COVERED SECURITY SUBJECT TO A SHORT SALE CIRCUIT BREAKER AT A PRICE AT OR BELOW THE NATIONAL BEST BID BETWEEN JUNE 2010 AND SEPTEMBER 2016 AND FAILED TO REPORT ACCURATELY CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS TO A FINRA TRADE REPORTING FACILITY WITH A SHORT SALE OR SHORT SALE EXEMPT INDICATOR AND FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM, INCLUDING SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES, WITH RESPECT TO SEC RULE 201(B) OF REGULATION SHO, SEC RULE 203(B)(1) OR REGULATION SHO, AND ACCURATE SHORT SALE TRANSACTION REPORTING BETWEEN JUNE 2012 AND NOVEMBER 2016. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 01/14/2020 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 225,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: UNDERTAKING Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CENSURE, FINE OF $225,000, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, A FINE OF $225,000, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES
regulatory · block 88PDF pages 277–279
- Regulator name — filed text
- CME GROUP INC.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 1,500.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Decision
Action status / disposition — filed text
CGMI CONSENTED TO A SUMMARY FINE OF $1,500
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF CME RULE 526.F IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. REPORTED CERTAIN BLOCK TRADES LATE TO THE EXCHANGE ON JANUARY 28TH AND 30TH, 2020.
Sanction detail — filed text
SUMMARY FINE OF $1,500
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Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) CME GROUP INC. 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 04/02/2020 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: RSRH-20-5743 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: INDEX FUTURES 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF CME RULE 526.F IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. REPORTED CERTAIN BLOCK TRADES LATE TO THE EXCHANGE ON JANUARY 28TH AND 30TH, 2020. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Decision 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 04/02/2020 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 1,500.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: SUMMARY FINE OF $1,500 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). CGMI CONSENTED TO A SUMMARY FINE OF $1,500
regulatory · block 89PDF pages 279–280
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 160,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE AND A FINE OF $160,000
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF FINRA RULES 7450, 2010, 6282, 3110, AND 6191 AND NASD RULE 3010 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO TRANSMIT CERTAIN REPORTABLE ORDER EVENTS TO THE ORDER AUDIT TRAIL SYSTEM AND IMPROPERLY SUBMITTED CERTAIN ROUTE REPORTS TO OATS THAT THE FIRM WAS NOT REQUIRED TO REPORT FROM OCTOBER 1, 2014 THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2017, SUBMITTED CERTAIN NEW ORDER REPORTS TO OATS THAT DID NOT REQUIRE SUBMISSION FROM JUNE 11, 2012 THROUGH APRIL 15, 2016, TRANSMITTED CERTAIN ROES THAT CONTAINED INACCURATE, INCOMPLETE OR IMPROPERLY FORMATTED DATA TO OATS FROM APRIL 7, 2014 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2016 AND NOVEMBER 7, 2016 THROUGH JANUARY 9, 2017, SUBMITTED CERTAIN CORRESPONDING TRADE REPORTS TO FINRA'S TRANSACTION REPORTING FACILITY AND OTC REPORTING FACILITY THAT FAILED TO INCLUDE EXECUTION TIMESTAMPS IN MILLISECONDS WHEN THE FIRM'S SYSTEM CAPTURED TIME IN MILLISECONDS FROM NOVEMBER 2014 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2016, AND THE FIRM FAILED TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS AND REGULATIONS FROM JUNE 11, 2012 THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2017.
Sanction detail — filed text
CENSURE AND A FINE OF $160,000
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: FINE 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 03/19/2020 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2015046601401 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF FINRA RULES 7450, 2010, 6282, 3110, AND 6191 AND NASD RULE 3010 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO TRANSMIT CERTAIN REPORTABLE ORDER EVENTS TO THE ORDER AUDIT TRAIL SYSTEM AND IMPROPERLY SUBMITTED CERTAIN ROUTE REPORTS TO OATS THAT THE FIRM WAS NOT REQUIRED TO REPORT FROM OCTOBER 1, 2014 THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2017, SUBMITTED CERTAIN NEW ORDER REPORTS TO OATS THAT DID NOT REQUIRE SUBMISSION FROM JUNE 11, 2012 THROUGH APRIL 15, 2016, TRANSMITTED CERTAIN ROES THAT CONTAINED INACCURATE, INCOMPLETE OR IMPROPERLY FORMATTED DATA TO OATS FROM APRIL 7, 2014 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2016 AND NOVEMBER 7, 2016 THROUGH JANUARY 9, 2017, SUBMITTED CERTAIN CORRESPONDING TRADE REPORTS TO FINRA'S TRANSACTION REPORTING FACILITY AND OTC REPORTING FACILITY THAT FAILED TO INCLUDE EXECUTION TIMESTAMPS IN MILLISECONDS WHEN THE FIRM'S SYSTEM CAPTURED TIME IN MILLISECONDS FROM NOVEMBER 2014 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2016, AND THE FIRM FAILED TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS AND REGULATIONS FROM JUNE 11, 2012 THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2017. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 03/19/2020 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 160,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CENSURE AND A FINE OF $160,000 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE AND A FINE OF $160,000
regulatory · block 90PDF pages 280–282
- Regulator name — filed text
- ICE FUTURES U.S., INC.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 7,500.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Decision
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A SUMMARY FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,500
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF ICE RULE 6.15(A) IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. REPORTED INACCURATE LARGE TRADER DATE FOR THE JULY 2019 SUGAR NO. 11 FUTURES CONTRACT FOR TRADE DATE JUNE 27, 2019 AND FOR THE MARCH 2019 SUGAR NO. 11 FUTURES CONTRACT FOR TRADE DATE FEBRUARY 26, 2019, AS WELL AS THE MISREPORTING OF LARGE TRADER POSITIONS AND OPEN INTEREST FOR THE JULY 2019 AND OCTOBER 2019 SUGAR NO. 11 FUTURES CONTRACTS FOR TRADE DATE JUNE 14, 2019.
Sanction detail — filed text
SUMMARY FINE OF $7,500
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) ICE FUTURES U.S., INC. 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/27/2019 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2019-023 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Futures - Commodity Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF ICE RULE 6.15(A) IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. REPORTED INACCURATE LARGE TRADER DATE FOR THE JULY 2019 SUGAR NO. 11 FUTURES CONTRACT FOR TRADE DATE JUNE 27, 2019 AND FOR THE MARCH 2019 SUGAR NO. 11 FUTURES CONTRACT FOR TRADE DATE FEBRUARY 26, 2019, AS WELL AS THE MISREPORTING OF LARGE TRADER POSITIONS AND OPEN INTEREST FOR THE JULY 2019 AND OCTOBER 2019 SUGAR NO. 11 FUTURES CONTRACTS FOR TRADE DATE JUNE 14, 2019. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Decision 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/27/2019 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 7,500.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: SUMMARY FINE OF $7,500 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A SUMMARY FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,500
regulatory · block 91PDF pages 282–284
- Regulator name — filed text
- NYSE AMERICAN LLC
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 95,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE AND FINE OF $95,000
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF RULE 16 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO COMPLY WITH ITS DUE DILIGENCE AND BEST EXECUTION OBLIGATIONS WITH RESPECT TO ITS HANDLING OF A CUSTOMER ORDER ON OCTOBER 27, 2017.
Sanction detail — filed text
CENSURE AND A FINE OF $95,000
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Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) NYSE AMERICAN LLC 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: FINE 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/12/2020 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2017-11-00111 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Options Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF RULE 16 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO COMPLY WITH ITS DUE DILIGENCE AND BEST EXECUTION OBLIGATIONS WITH RESPECT TO ITS HANDLING OF A CUSTOMER ORDER ON OCTOBER 27, 2017. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/12/2020 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 95,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CENSURE AND A FINE OF $95,000 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE AND FINE OF $95,000
regulatory · block 92PDF pages 284–286
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 1,250,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,250,000, AND UNDERTAKINGS TO REVIEW SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES REGARDING THE IDENTIFICATION, FINGERPRINTING, AND SCREENING OF NON-REGISTERED ASSOCIATED PERSONS AND TO CERTIFY TO FINRA THAT THE FIRM HAS COMPLETED A RETROSPECTIVE REVIEW TO IDENTIFY NON-REGISTERED ASSOCIATED PERSONS WHO WERE NOT PREVIOUSLY FINGERPRINTED AND/OR SCREENED UNDER THE EXCHANGE ACT, AND TO FINGERPRINT AND SCREEN THOSE INDIVIDUALS UNDER THE EXCHANGE ACT.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF SECTION 17(F) AND 17F-2 THEREUNDER AND 17(A) AND RULE 17A-3 THEREUNDER OF THE EXCHANGE ACT , FINRA BY-LAWS, ARTICLE III, SECTION 3(B), NASD RULES 3010 AND 3110 AND FINRA RULES 3110, 4511 AND 2010 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO CONDUCT TIMELY OR ADEQUATE BACKGROUND CHECKS ON CERTAIN NON-REGISTERED ASSOCIATED PERSONS. THE FIRM FAILED TO FINGERPRINT CERTAIN NON-REGISTERED ASSOCIATED PERSONS UNTIL AFTER THEY BEGAN TO WORK FOR CGMI AND WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHETHER IT TIMELY FINGERPRINTED OTHERS BECAUSE IT FAILED TO LOCATE ANY DOCUMENTATION. IN ADDITION, CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS WHO WERE SUBJECT TO A STATUTORY DISQUALIFICATION WERE ALLOWED TO ASSOCIATE WITH CGMI AND THE FIRM WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHETHER CERTAIN ASSOCIATED PERSONS WERE SUBJECT TO A STATUTORY DISQUALIFICATION BECAUSE THEIR ASSOCIATION HAD ENDED OR THEY WERE ON LEAVE. THE FIRM FAILED TO MAINTAIN A REASONABLE SUPERVISORY SYSTEM OR PROCEDURES TO IDENTIFY AND PROPERLY SCREEN ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO BECAME ASSOCIATED WITH THE FIRM IN A NON-REGISTERED CAPACITY FROM JANUARY 2010 THROUGH MAY 2017.
Sanction detail — filed text
CENSURE, FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,250,000, UNDERTAKINGS TO REVIEW SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES REGARDING THE IDENTIFICATION, FINGERPRINTING, AND SCREENING OF NON-REGISTERED ASSOCIATED PERSONS AND TO CERTIFY TO FINRA THAT THE FIRM HAS COMPLETED A RETROSPECTIVE REVIEW TO IDENTIFY NON-REGISTERED ASSOCIATED PERSONS WHO WERE NOT PREVIOUSLY FINGERPRINTED AND/OR SCREENED UNDER THE EXCHANGE ACT, AND TO FINGERPRINT AND SCREEN THOSE INDIVIDUALS UNDER THE EXCHANGE ACT.
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Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: FINE, UNDERTAKING 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 07/29/2019 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2017054329501 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF SECTION 17(F) AND 17F-2 THEREUNDER AND 17(A) AND RULE 17A-3 THEREUNDER OF THE EXCHANGE ACT , FINRA BY-LAWS, ARTICLE III, SECTION 3(B), NASD RULES 3010 AND 3110 AND FINRA RULES 3110, 4511 AND 2010 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO CONDUCT TIMELY OR ADEQUATE BACKGROUND CHECKS ON CERTAIN NON-REGISTERED ASSOCIATED PERSONS. THE FIRM FAILED TO FINGERPRINT CERTAIN NON-REGISTERED ASSOCIATED PERSONS UNTIL AFTER THEY BEGAN TO WORK FOR CGMI AND WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHETHER IT TIMELY FINGERPRINTED OTHERS BECAUSE IT FAILED TO LOCATE ANY DOCUMENTATION. IN ADDITION, CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS WHO WERE SUBJECT TO A STATUTORY DISQUALIFICATION WERE ALLOWED TO ASSOCIATE WITH CGMI AND THE FIRM WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHETHER CERTAIN ASSOCIATED PERSONS WERE SUBJECT TO A STATUTORY DISQUALIFICATION BECAUSE THEIR ASSOCIATION HAD ENDED OR THEY WERE ON LEAVE. THE FIRM FAILED TO MAINTAIN A REASONABLE SUPERVISORY SYSTEM OR PROCEDURES TO IDENTIFY AND PROPERLY SCREEN ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO BECAME ASSOCIATED WITH THE FIRM IN A NON-REGISTERED CAPACITY FROM JANUARY 2010 THROUGH MAY 2017. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 07/29/2019 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 1,250,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: UNDERTAKINGS Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CENSURE, FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,250,000, UNDERTAKINGS TO REVIEW SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES REGARDING THE IDENTIFICATION, FINGERPRINTING, AND SCREENING OF NON-REGISTERED ASSOCIATED PERSONS AND TO CERTIFY TO FINRA THAT THE FIRM HAS COMPLETED A RETROSPECTIVE REVIEW TO IDENTIFY NON-REGISTERED ASSOCIATED PERSONS WHO WERE NOT PREVIOUSLY FINGERPRINTED AND/OR SCREENED UNDER THE EXCHANGE ACT, AND TO FINGERPRINT AND SCREEN THOSE INDIVIDUALS UNDER THE EXCHANGE ACT. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,250,000, AND UNDERTAKINGS TO REVIEW SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES REGARDING THE IDENTIFICATION, FINGERPRINTING, AND SCREENING OF NON-REGISTERED ASSOCIATED PERSONS AND TO CERTIFY TO FINRA THAT THE FIRM HAS COMPLETED A RETROSPECTIVE REVIEW TO IDENTIFY NON-REGISTERED ASSOCIATED PERSONS WHO WERE NOT PREVIOUSLY FINGERPRINTED AND/OR SCREENED UNDER THE EXCHANGE ACT, AND TO FINGERPRINT AND SCREEN THOSE INDIVIDUALS UNDER THE EXCHANGE ACT.
regulatory · block 93PDF pages 286–288
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 55,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE AND A FINE OF $55,000
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF FINRA RULE 2360(B)(5) IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO REPORT AND INACCURATELY REPORTED REPORTABLE LISTED OPTIONS POSITIONS TO THE LARGE OPTIONS POSITION REPORTING SYSTEM DURING THE PERIOD BETWEEN JANUARY 4, 2010 AND MARCH 11, 2016.
Sanction detail — filed text
CENSURE AND A FINE OF $55,000
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: FINE 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 07/08/2019 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2014043477301 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF FINRA RULE 2360(B)(5) IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO REPORT AND INACCURATELY REPORTED REPORTABLE LISTED OPTIONS POSITIONS TO THE LARGE OPTIONS POSITION REPORTING SYSTEM DURING THE PERIOD BETWEEN JANUARY 4, 2010 AND MARCH 11, 2016. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 07/08/2019 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 55,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CENSURE AND A FINE OF $55,000 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE AND A FINE OF $55,000
regulatory · block 94PDF pages 288–290
- Regulator name — filed text
- CFTC - COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 4,500,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
CITI CONSENTED, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING ANY OF THE FINDINGS OR CONCLUSIONS, TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM VIOLATING CFTC REGULATION 166.3; TO PAY A CIVIL PENALTY OF $4,500,000; AND TO COMPLY WITH THE UNDERTAKINGS ENUMERATED IN THE ORDER.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE CFTC ENTERED INTO A SETTLEMENT ORDER WITH CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS, INC., CITIBANK N.A. AND CITIGROUP ENERGY INC. (COLLECTIVELY, "CITI") SETTLING AN ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION. THE ORDER FOUND THAT CITI DID NOT MAINTAIN ADEQUATE INTERNAL CONTROLS WITH RESPECT TO ITS PRESERVATION OF AUDIO AND THEREFORE FAILED TO DILIGENTLY SUPERVISE MATTERS RELATED TO ITS BUSINESS AS A CFTC REGISTRANT. THE CFTC FOUND THAT CITI (A) FAILED TO ADEQUATELY STAFF THE GLOBAL VOICE OPERATIONS ("GVO") GROUP, INCLUDING BY FAILING TO EMPLOY INDIVIDUALS WITH ADEQUATE TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE; (B) GVO MANAGEMENT DID NOT TAKE TIMELY AND APPROPRIATE STEPS TO MITIGATE THE RISK POSED BY THE AUDIO PRESERVATION SYSTEM'S DESIGN FLAW AFTER BEING ON NOTICE OF THE PROBLEM; (C) DID NOT HAVE ADEQUATE PROCEDURES IN PLACE TO DOCUMENT, UNDERSTAND, AND TEST CHANGES TO THE AUDIO PRESERVATION SYSTEM; AND (D) DID NOT HAVE ADEQUATE PROCEDURES IN PLACE TO ENSURE THAT CITI PERSONNEL - INCLUDING LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE PERSONNEL WHO RELIED ON THE AUDIO PRESERVATION SYSTEM IN RESPONDING TO REGULATORY REQUESTS - WERE APPRISED OF IMPORTANT RISKS TO THE INTEGRITY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE AUDIO PRESERVATION SYSTEM THAT WERE KNOWN TO THE GVO GROUP. THE ORDER FOUND THAT CITI VIOLATED CFTC REGULATION 166.3, 17 C.F.R. S. 166.3 (2019).
Sanction detail — filed text
THE CIVIL PENALTY WAS PAID ON OR AROUND 10/07/2020.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
CITIBANK N.A.
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
CITIGROUP ENERGY INC.
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
CFTC - COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Cease and Desist
Other Sanctions:
CIVIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY(IES)/FINE(S), UNDERTAKINGS
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/28/2020
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
20-66
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE CFTC ENTERED INTO A SETTLEMENT ORDER WITH CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS, INC., CITIBANK N.A. AND CITIGROUP ENERGY INC. (COLLECTIVELY,
"CITI") SETTLING AN ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION. THE ORDER FOUND THAT CITI DID NOT MAINTAIN ADEQUATE INTERNAL CONTROLS WITH RESPECT TO
ITS PRESERVATION OF AUDIO AND THEREFORE FAILED TO DILIGENTLY SUPERVISE MATTERS RELATED TO ITS BUSINESS AS A CFTC REGISTRANT. THE
CFTC FOUND THAT CITI (A) FAILED TO ADEQUATELY STAFF THE GLOBAL VOICE OPERATIONS ("GVO") GROUP, INCLUDING BY FAILING TO EMPLOY
INDIVIDUALS WITH ADEQUATE TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE; (B) GVO MANAGEMENT DID NOT TAKE TIMELY AND APPROPRIATE STEPS TO MITIGATE THE RISK
POSED BY THE AUDIO PRESERVATION SYSTEM'S DESIGN FLAW AFTER BEING ON NOTICE OF THE PROBLEM; (C) DID NOT HAVE ADEQUATE PROCEDURES
IN PLACE TO DOCUMENT, UNDERSTAND, AND TEST CHANGES TO THE AUDIO PRESERVATION SYSTEM; AND (D) DID NOT HAVE ADEQUATE PROCEDURES
IN PLACE TO ENSURE THAT CITI PERSONNEL - INCLUDING LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE PERSONNEL WHO RELIED ON THE AUDIO PRESERVATION SYSTEM
IN RESPONDING TO REGULATORY REQUESTS - WERE APPRISED OF IMPORTANT RISKS TO THE INTEGRITY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE
AUDIO PRESERVATION SYSTEM THAT WERE KNOWN TO THE GVO GROUP. THE ORDER FOUND THAT CITI VIOLATED CFTC REGULATION 166.3, 17 C.F.R. S.
166.3 (2019).
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Order
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/28/2020
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 4,500,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
UNDERTAKINGS
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
THE CIVIL PENALTY WAS PAID ON OR AROUND 10/07/2020.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
CITI CONSENTED, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING ANY OF THE FINDINGS OR CONCLUSIONS, TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM VIOLATING CFTC
REGULATION 166.3; TO PAY A CIVIL PENALTY OF $4,500,000; AND TO COMPLY WITH THE UNDERTAKINGS ENUMERATED IN THE ORDER.regulatory · block 95CITIGROUP INC.PDF pages 290–291
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- CITIGROUP INC.
- Regulator name — filed text
- BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
CITIGROUP AGREED TO TAKE CERTAIN AFFIRMATIVE ACTIONS/UNDERTAKINGS RELATED TO SOURCE OF STRENGTH, BOARD OVERSIGHT, RISK MANAGEMENT AND INTERNAL CONTROLS, DATA QUALITY MANAGEMENT, COMPLIANCE RISK MANAGEMENT, PROGRESS REPORTS, APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTATION, AND DESIGNATION OF A PRIMARY CONTACT.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM ("FED") IDENTIFIED SIGNIFICANT ONGOING DEFICIENCIES IN IMPLEMENTATION AND EXECUTION BY CITIGROUP WITH RESPECT TO VARIOUS AREAS OF RISK MANAGEMENT AND INTERNAL CONTROLS, INCLUDING FOR DATA QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND REGULATORY REPORTING, COMPLIANCE RISK MANAGEMENT, CAPITAL PLANNING, AND LIQUIDITY RISK MANAGEMENT.
Sanction detail — filed text
CITIGROUP AGREED TO CEASE AND DESIST AND AGREE TO CERTAIN AFFIRMATIVE ACTIONS/UNDERTAKINGS.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
CITIGROUP INC.
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM
2.
Principal Sanction:
Cease and Desist
Other Sanctions:
UNDERTAKING
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
10/07/2020
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
DOCKET NO. 20-019-B-HC
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM ("FED") IDENTIFIED SIGNIFICANT ONGOING DEFICIENCIES IN IMPLEMENTATION AND
EXECUTION BY CITIGROUP WITH RESPECT TO VARIOUS AREAS OF RISK MANAGEMENT AND INTERNAL CONTROLS, INCLUDING FOR DATA QUALITY
MANAGEMENT AND REGULATORY REPORTING, COMPLIANCE RISK MANAGEMENT, CAPITAL PLANNING, AND LIQUIDITY RISK MANAGEMENT.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Order
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
10/07/2020
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
UNDERTAKINGS
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
CITIGROUP AGREED TO CEASE AND DESIST AND AGREE TO CERTAIN AFFIRMATIVE ACTIONS/UNDERTAKINGS.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
CITIGROUP AGREED TO TAKE CERTAIN AFFIRMATIVE ACTIONS/UNDERTAKINGS RELATED TO SOURCE OF STRENGTH, BOARD OVERSIGHT, RISK
MANAGEMENT AND INTERNAL CONTROLS, DATA QUALITY MANAGEMENT, COMPLIANCE RISK MANAGEMENT, PROGRESS REPORTS, APPROVAL AND
IMPLEMENTATION, AND DESIGNATION OF A PRIMARY CONTACT.regulatory · block 96PDF pages 291–293
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 475,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
IN RESOLVING THE MATTER, FINRA RECOGNIZED CGMI'S EXTRAORDINARY COOPERATION.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT (1) DUE TO RELIANCE ON A DATA FEED FROM A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDER TO IDENTIFY THE FIRM'S ROLE IN TRANSACTIONS FOR ISSUERS COVERED BY FIRM RESEARCH REPORTS, THE FIRM OMITTED APPROXIMATELY 24,800 REQUIRED DISCLOSURES IN 16,850 EQUITY RESEARCH REPORTS THAT IT WAS EITHER A MANAGER OR CO-MANAGER OF A PUBLIC OFFERING OF EQUITY SECURITIES FOR THE COMPANIES COVERED IN THE REPORTS, WHICH CONSTITUTED APPROXIMATELY 6.75% OF REQUIRED MANAGER/CO-MANAGER DISCLOSURES DURING THE FIVE-YEAR PERIOD AND AFFECTED APPROXIMATELY 4.43% OF PUBLISHED EQUITY RESEARCH REPORTS DURING THE TIME PERIOD IN VIOLATION OF NASD RULE 2711(H)(2)(A)(II)(A) AND FINRA RULE 2241(C)(4)(C)(I), AND (2) THE FIRM'S OMISSIONS WERE THE RESULT, IN PART, OF THE FIRM'S FAILURE TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH NASD RULE 2711(H)(2)(A) (II)(A) AND FINRA RULE 2241(C)(4)(C)(I).
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM WAS CENSURED, FINED $475,000 AND REQUIRED TO SUBMIT TO FINRA A WRITTEN CERTIFICATION THAT THE FIRM HAS COMPLETED A REVIEW OF ITS SYSTEMS AND WRITTEN PROCEDURES REGARDING THE SUPERVISION OF DISCLOSURES IN RESEARCH REPORTS AND THAT THE FIRM'S SYSTEMS AND WRITTEN PROCEDURES ARE REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS, REGULATIONS AND FINRA RULES.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: FINE, UNDERTAKING 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/10/2020 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2017055673701 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT (1) DUE TO RELIANCE ON A DATA FEED FROM A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDER TO IDENTIFY THE FIRM'S ROLE IN TRANSACTIONS FOR ISSUERS COVERED BY FIRM RESEARCH REPORTS, THE FIRM OMITTED APPROXIMATELY 24,800 REQUIRED DISCLOSURES IN 16,850 EQUITY RESEARCH REPORTS THAT IT WAS EITHER A MANAGER OR CO-MANAGER OF A PUBLIC OFFERING OF EQUITY SECURITIES FOR THE COMPANIES COVERED IN THE REPORTS, WHICH CONSTITUTED APPROXIMATELY 6.75% OF REQUIRED MANAGER/CO-MANAGER DISCLOSURES DURING THE FIVE-YEAR PERIOD AND AFFECTED APPROXIMATELY 4.43% OF PUBLISHED EQUITY RESEARCH REPORTS DURING THE TIME PERIOD IN VIOLATION OF NASD RULE 2711(H)(2)(A)(II)(A) AND FINRA RULE 2241(C)(4)(C)(I), AND (2) THE FIRM'S OMISSIONS WERE THE RESULT, IN PART, OF THE FIRM'S FAILURE TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH NASD RULE 2711(H)(2)(A) (II)(A) AND FINRA RULE 2241(C)(4)(C)(I). 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/10/2020 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 475,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: UNDERTAKINGS Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM WAS CENSURED, FINED $475,000 AND REQUIRED TO SUBMIT TO FINRA A WRITTEN CERTIFICATION THAT THE FIRM HAS COMPLETED A REVIEW OF ITS SYSTEMS AND WRITTEN PROCEDURES REGARDING THE SUPERVISION OF DISCLOSURES IN RESEARCH REPORTS AND THAT THE FIRM'S SYSTEMS AND WRITTEN PROCEDURES ARE REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS, REGULATIONS AND FINRA RULES. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). IN RESOLVING THE MATTER, FINRA RECOGNIZED CGMI'S EXTRAORDINARY COOPERATION.
regulatory · block 97PDF pages 293–295
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
IN RESOLVING THE MATTER, FINRA RECOGNIZED AND CREDITED CGMI'S EXTRAORDINARY COOPERATION.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT IT FAILED TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM REASONABLY DESIGNED TO SUPERVISE REPRESENTATIVES' RECOMMENDATIONS TO CUSTOMERS TO PURCHASE PARTICULAR SHARE CLASSES OF 529 SAVINGS PLANS IN VIOLATION OF MSRB RULE G-27(A) AND (B). THE FINDINGS STATED THAT THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEM WAS NOT REASONABLY DESIGNED TO SUPERVISE 529 SHARE-CLASS RECOMMENDATIONS EXECUTED THROUGH TRANSACTIONS MADE DIRECTLY WITH PLAN FUND COMPANIES.
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM WAS CENSURED AND AGREED TO PAY RESTITUTION OF $514,932, PLUS INTEREST.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: RESTITUTION 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 12/17/2020 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2018057389701 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: 529 PLANS 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT IT FAILED TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM REASONABLY DESIGNED TO SUPERVISE REPRESENTATIVES' RECOMMENDATIONS TO CUSTOMERS TO PURCHASE PARTICULAR SHARE CLASSES OF 529 SAVINGS PLANS IN VIOLATION OF MSRB RULE G-27(A) AND (B). THE FINDINGS STATED THAT THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEM WAS NOT REASONABLY DESIGNED TO SUPERVISE 529 SHARE-CLASS RECOMMENDATIONS EXECUTED THROUGH TRANSACTIONS MADE DIRECTLY WITH PLAN FUND COMPANIES. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 12/17/2020 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM WAS CENSURED AND AGREED TO PAY RESTITUTION OF $514,932, PLUS INTEREST. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). IN RESOLVING THE MATTER, FINRA RECOGNIZED AND CREDITED CGMI'S EXTRAORDINARY COOPERATION.
regulatory · block 98PDF pages 295–297
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 175,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, A $175,000, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO ENSURE THAT THE FIRM'S PROCESSES, CONTROLS, POLICIES, SYSTEMS, AND PROCEDURES ARE REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH RULE 611
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF RULES 611(A) AND (C)OF REGULATION NMS, NASD RULE 3010, AND FINRA RULES 3110 AND 2010 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, AND ENFORCE WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO PREVENT TRADE- THROUGHS OF PROTECTED QUOTATIONS IN NMS STOCKS. IN ADDITION, THE FIRM FAILED TO CONDUCT REGULAR SURVEILLANCE TO ASCERTAIN THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ITS RULE 611 COMPLIANCE PROGRAM AND TO TAKE PROMPT ACTION TO REMEDY ANY DEFICIENCIES BETWEEN JANUARY 2013 AND APRIL 2020.
Sanction detail — filed text
CENSURE, $175,000 FINE, UNDERTAKING TO ENSURE THAT THE FIRM'S PROCESSES, CONTROLS, POLICIES, SYSTEMS, AND PROCEDURES ARE REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH RULE 611
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: FINE, UNDERTAKING 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 01/29/2021 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2014043783101 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF RULES 611(A) AND (C)OF REGULATION NMS, NASD RULE 3010, AND FINRA RULES 3110 AND 2010 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, AND ENFORCE WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO PREVENT TRADE- THROUGHS OF PROTECTED QUOTATIONS IN NMS STOCKS. IN ADDITION, THE FIRM FAILED TO CONDUCT REGULAR SURVEILLANCE TO ASCERTAIN THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ITS RULE 611 COMPLIANCE PROGRAM AND TO TAKE PROMPT ACTION TO REMEDY ANY DEFICIENCIES BETWEEN JANUARY 2013 AND APRIL 2020. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 01/29/2021 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 175,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: UNDERTAKING Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CENSURE, $175,000 FINE, UNDERTAKING TO ENSURE THAT THE FIRM'S PROCESSES, CONTROLS, POLICIES, SYSTEMS, AND PROCEDURES ARE REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH RULE 611 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, A $175,000, AND AN UNDERTAKING TO ENSURE THAT THE FIRM'S PROCESSES, CONTROLS, POLICIES, SYSTEMS, AND PROCEDURES ARE REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH RULE 611
regulatory · block 99PDF pages 297–299
- Regulator name — filed text
- NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 40,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE AND A FINE OF $40,000
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF NYSE RULES 122 AND 3110(A) AND (B) IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. MAINTAINED ORDERS FOR THE ACCOUNT OF THE SAME PRINCIPAL WITH TWO DIFFERENT FLOOR BROKERS IN THE SAME SECURITY THAT COULD EXECUTE AT THE SAME TIME AND PRICE BETWEEN DECEMBER 1, 2018 AND DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND FAILED TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE FROM JANUARY 2018 THROUGH THE PRESENT.
Sanction detail — filed text
CENSURE AND FINE OF $40,000
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: FINE 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 04/27/2021 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2020-11-24-00034 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF NYSE RULES 122 AND 3110(A) AND (B) IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. MAINTAINED ORDERS FOR THE ACCOUNT OF THE SAME PRINCIPAL WITH TWO DIFFERENT FLOOR BROKERS IN THE SAME SECURITY THAT COULD EXECUTE AT THE SAME TIME AND PRICE BETWEEN DECEMBER 1, 2018 AND DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND FAILED TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE FROM JANUARY 2018 THROUGH THE PRESENT. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 04/27/2021 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 40,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CENSURE AND FINE OF $40,000 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE AND A FINE OF $40,000
regulatory · block 100PDF pages 299–301
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 350,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE AND A FINE OF $350,000 DRP Pages
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF FINRA RULES 3110(A), 3110(B), 3110(D), AND 2010 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM, INCLUDING WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES, REASONABLY DESIGNED TO MONITOR ITS EMPLOYEES' OUTSIDE BROKERAGE ACCOUNTS DURING THE PERIOD FROM AT LEAST JUNE 2017 TO FEBRUARY 2019.
Sanction detail — filed text
CENSURE AND A FINE OF $350,000
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Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: FINE 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 06/15/2021 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2019064316401 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF FINRA RULES 3110(A), 3110(B), 3110(D), AND 2010 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM, INCLUDING WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES, REASONABLY DESIGNED TO MONITOR ITS EMPLOYEES' OUTSIDE BROKERAGE ACCOUNTS DURING THE PERIOD FROM AT LEAST JUNE 2017 TO FEBRUARY 2019. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 06/15/2021 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 350,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CENSURE AND A FINE OF $350,000 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE AND A FINE OF $350,000 DRP Pages
regulatory · block 1PDF pages 301–302
- Regulator name — filed text
- CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 2,500.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Decision
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE FIRM WAS ISSUED A FINE OF $2,500
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF RULE 526 AND 526.F IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. DID NOT REPORT A BLOCK TRADE IN A TIMELY MANNER OR WITH AN ACCURATE EXECUTION TIME TO THE EXCHANGE ON CERTAIN OCCASIONS IN JUNE 2021.
Sanction detail — filed text
FINE OF $2,500
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/13/2021 Exact Explanation p If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: RSRH-21-6253 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF RULE 526 AND 526.F IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. DID NOT REPORT A BLOCK TRADE IN A TIMELY MANNER OR WITH AN ACCURATE EXECUTION TIME TO THE EXCHANGE ON CERTAIN OCCASIONS IN JUNE 2021. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Decision 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/13/2021 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 2,500.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: FINE OF $2,500 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). THE FIRM WAS ISSUED A FINE OF $2,500
regulatory · block 2PDF pages 302–304
- Regulator name — filed text
- CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 2,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Decision
Action status / disposition — filed text
FIRM WAS ISSUED A SUMMARY FINE OF $2,000
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF RULE 576 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. SUBMITTED DEFAULT OPERATOR ID'S THAT REPRESENTED MULTIPLE USERS AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN ACCURATE AND CURRENT REGISTRATION IN THE EXCHANGE FEE SYSTEM AND CERTAIN OPERATOR ID'S WERE NOT REGISTERED IN EFS FROM JANUARY 1, 2021 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2021.
Sanction detail — filed text
SUMMARY FINE OF $2,000
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/24/2021 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 21-0631 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF RULE 576 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. SUBMITTED DEFAULT OPERATOR ID'S THAT REPRESENTED MULTIPLE USERS AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN ACCURATE AND CURRENT REGISTRATION IN THE EXCHANGE FEE SYSTEM AND CERTAIN OPERATOR ID'S WERE NOT REGISTERED IN EFS FROM JANUARY 1, 2021 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2021. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Decision 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/24/2021 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 2,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: SUMMARY FINE OF $2,000 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). FIRM WAS ISSUED A SUMMARY FINE OF $2,000
regulatory · block 3PDF pages 304–306
- Regulator name — filed text
- CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 2,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Decision
Action status / disposition — filed text
FIRM WAS ISSUED A SUMMARY FINE OF $2,000
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF RULE 576 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. SUBMITTED DEFAULT OPERATOR ID'S THAT REPRESENTED MULTIPLE USERS AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN ACCURATE AND CURRENT REGISTRATION IN THE EXCHANGE FEE SYSTEM AND CERTAIN OPERATOR ID'S WERE NOT REGISTERED IN EFS FROM JANUARY 1, 2021 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2021.
Sanction detail — filed text
SUMMARY FINE OF $2,000
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/24/2021 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 21-0631 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF RULE 576 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. SUBMITTED DEFAULT OPERATOR ID'S THAT REPRESENTED MULTIPLE USERS AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN ACCURATE AND CURRENT REGISTRATION IN THE EXCHANGE FEE SYSTEM AND CERTAIN OPERATOR ID'S WERE NOT REGISTERED IN EFS FROM JANUARY 1, 2021 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2021. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Decision 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/24/2021 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 2,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: SUMMARY FINE OF $2,000 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). FIRM WAS ISSUED A SUMMARY FINE OF $2,000
regulatory · block 4PDF pages 306–307
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 375,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE AND $375,000 FINE
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF ARTICLE V, SECTION 2(C) OF FINRA'S BY-LAWS, FINRA RULE 3110 AND 2010 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO AMEND, TIMELY OR AT ALL, THE UNIFORM APPLICATION FOR SECURITIES INDUSTRY REGISTRATION OR TRANSFER (FORM U4) OF CERTAIN REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES TO DISCLOSE CERTAIN UNSATISFIED TAX LIENS AND JUDGMENTS AND FAILED TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT IT DISCLOSED UNSATISFIED LIENS OR JUDGMENTS OF REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES ON FORM U4S FROM JANUARY 1, 2016 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2021.
Sanction detail — filed text
CENSURE, $375,000 FINE
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: FINE 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 12/02/2021 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2020067388401 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF ARTICLE V, SECTION 2(C) OF FINRA'S BY-LAWS, FINRA RULE 3110 AND 2010 IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. FAILED TO AMEND, TIMELY OR AT ALL, THE UNIFORM APPLICATION FOR SECURITIES INDUSTRY REGISTRATION OR TRANSFER (FORM U4) OF CERTAIN REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES TO DISCLOSE CERTAIN UNSATISFIED TAX LIENS AND JUDGMENTS AND FAILED TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT IT DISCLOSED UNSATISFIED LIENS OR JUDGMENTS OF REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES ON FORM U4S FROM JANUARY 1, 2016 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2021. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 12/02/2021 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 375,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CENSURE, $375,000 FINE 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE AND $375,000 FINE
regulatory · block 5PDF pages 308–309
- Regulator name — filed text
- THE NASDAQ OPTIONS MARKET
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 50,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, A FINE OF $50,000 AND RESTITUTIONS OF $1,722,604.27
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF NOM RULE OPTIONS 5, SECTION 101 AND RULES 3010(A) AND 2010(A) IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. SUBMITTED A CONTRARY EXERCISE ADVICE WITHOUT MEETING THE EXCEPTIONS SET FORTH IN THE RULE IN ORDER TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A MATERIAL NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT AFTER THE 5:30 P.M. EXERCISE CUT-OFF TIME ON FEBRUARY 15, 2019 AND THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEM WAS NOT REASONABLY DESIGEND TO ENSURE THAT EMPLOYEES SUBMITTED CEA'S IN ACCORDANCE WITH NOM RULES FROM AT LEAST FEBRUARY 2019 THROUGH JULY 2021.
Sanction detail — filed text
CENSURE, FINE OF $50,000, RESTITUTION OF $1,722,604.27
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) THE NASDAQ OPTIONS MARKET 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: FINE, RESTITUTION 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/19/2021 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2020.01.0101 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Options Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF NOM RULE OPTIONS 5, SECTION 101 AND RULES 3010(A) AND 2010(A) IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. SUBMITTED A CONTRARY EXERCISE ADVICE WITHOUT MEETING THE EXCEPTIONS SET FORTH IN THE RULE IN ORDER TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A MATERIAL NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT AFTER THE 5:30 P.M. EXERCISE CUT-OFF TIME ON FEBRUARY 15, 2019 AND THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEM WAS NOT REASONABLY DESIGEND TO ENSURE THAT EMPLOYEES SUBMITTED CEA'S IN ACCORDANCE WITH NOM RULES FROM AT LEAST FEBRUARY 2019 THROUGH JULY 2021. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/19/2021 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 50,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CENSURE, FINE OF $50,000, RESTITUTION OF $1,722,604.27 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE, A FINE OF $50,000 AND RESTITUTIONS OF $1,722,604.27
regulatory · block 6CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS ASIA LIMITEDPDF pages 309–311
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS ASIA LIMITED
- Regulator name — filed text
- SECURITIES AND FUTURES COMMISSION - HONG KONG (SFC)
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 44,601,423.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Other
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE SFC REPRIMANDED THE FIRM AND FINED IT HK348.25 MILLION, WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY USD44,601,423.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE SFC ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS ASIA LIMITED (CGMAL) ALLOWED VARIOUS TRADING DESKS UNDER ITS CASH EQUITIES BUSINESS TO DISSEMINATE MISLABELED INDICATIONS OF INTEREST AND MAKE MISREPRESENTATIONS/NON-DISCLOSURE TO INSTITUTIONAL CLIENTS WHEN EXECUTING FACILITATION TRADES. THE SFC ALSO ALLEGED THAT CGMAL INCURRED SERIOUS AND SYSTEMIC LAPSES ACROSS ITS CONTROLS FRAMEWORK AND ITS FIRST AND SECOND LINES OF DEFENCE.
Sanction detail — filed text
THE SFC REPRIMANDED THE FIRM AND FINED IT HK348.25 MILLION, WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY USD44,601,423.
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Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE CRD Number: This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS ASIA LIMITED (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) SECURITIES AND FUTURES COMMISSION - HONG KONG (SFC) 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: REPRIMAND 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 01/28/2022 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: N/A 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Equity Listed (Common & Preferred Stock) Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): THE SFC ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS ASIA LIMITED (CGMAL) ALLOWED VARIOUS TRADING DESKS UNDER ITS CASH EQUITIES BUSINESS TO DISSEMINATE MISLABELED INDICATIONS OF INTEREST AND MAKE MISREPRESENTATIONS/NON-DISCLOSURE TO INSTITUTIONAL CLIENTS WHEN EXECUTING FACILITATION TRADES. THE SFC ALSO ALLEGED THAT CGMAL INCURRED SERIOUS AND SYSTEMIC LAPSES ACROSS ITS CONTROLS FRAMEWORK AND ITS FIRST AND SECOND LINES OF DEFENCE. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Other 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 01/28/2022 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 44,601,423.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: REPRIMAND Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: THE SFC REPRIMANDED THE FIRM AND FINED IT HK348.25 MILLION, WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY USD44,601,423. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). THE SFC REPRIMANDED THE FIRM AND FINED IT HK348.25 MILLION, WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY USD44,601,423.
regulatory · block 7PDF pages 311–313
- Regulator name — filed text
- BOURSE DE MONTREAL INC.
Action status / disposition — filed text
PLEASE REMOVE THIS DUPLICATE DRP REGULATORY ACTION. CORRECT DRP #2257070 WAS FILED ON 2/09/23.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE BOURSE DE MONTREAL INC. ("BOURSE") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. PROVIDED ACCESS TO CERTAIN OF ITS EMPLOYEES TO THE ELECTRONIC TRADING SYSTEM OF THE BOURSE WITHOUT HAVING OBTAINED THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE BOURSE AND DID NOT ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SYSTEM TO SUPERVISE THE ACTIVITIES OF EACH EMPLOYEE THAT IS REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH THE BOURSE RULES.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
BOURSE DE MONTREAL INC.
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
05/30/2022
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
DATE RECEIVED
4.
Docket/Case Number:
FILE NO. EN-DC-22001
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE BOURSE DE MONTREAL INC. ("BOURSE") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. PROVIDED ACCESS TO CERTAIN OF ITS EMPLOYEES TO
THE ELECTRONIC TRADING SYSTEM OF THE BOURSE WITHOUT HAVING OBTAINED THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE BOURSE AND DID NOT ESTABLISH AND
MAINTAIN A SYSTEM TO SUPERVISE THE ACTIVITIES OF EACH EMPLOYEE THAT IS REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH THE BOURSE
RULES.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
PLEASE REMOVE THIS DUPLICATE DRP REGULATORY ACTION. CORRECT DRP #2257070 WAS FILED ON 2/09/23.regulatory · block 8PDF pages 313–315
- Regulator name — filed text
- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 125,000,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
CGMI ADMITTED TO THE FACTS IN THE SETTLEMENT ORDER, ACKNOWLEDGED ITS CONDUCT VIOLATED THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS AND AGREED TO: (A) CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS OR ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 17(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND RULE 17A-4 THEREUNDER, (B) BE CENSURED, (C) PAY A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000,000, AND (D) COMPLY WITH CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS RELATED TO RETENTION OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ALLEGED, IN CONNECTION WITH THE BROKER-DEALER OFF-CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS INITIATIVE, THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. (CGMI) FAILED TO (1) MAINTAIN AND PRESERVE PERSONAL TEXT MESSAGES AND MESSAGES SENT ON OTHER TEXT MESSAGING PLATFORMS RELATED TO THE BUSINESS OF THE BROKER-DEALER OPERATED BY CGMI, IN WILLFUL VIOLATION OF SECTION 17(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ("EXCHANGE ACT") AND RULE 17A-4(B)(4) THEREUNDER; AND (2) REASONABLY SUPERVISE ITS EMPLOYEES WITH A VIEW TO PREVENTING OR DETECTING CERTAIN OF ITS EMPLOYEES' AIDING AND ABETTING VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 17(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND RULE 17A-4(B)(4) THEREUNDER, WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 15(B)(4)(E) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT.
Sanction detail — filed text
CGMI ADMITTED TO THE FACTS IN THE SETTLEMENT ORDER, ACKNOWLEDGED ITS CONDUCT VIOLATED THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS AND AGREED TO: (A) CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS OR ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 17(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND RULE 17A-4 THEREUNDER, (B) BE CENSURED, (C) PAY A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000,000, AND (D) COMPLY WITH CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS RELATED TO RETENTION OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Cease and Desist
Other Sanctions:
CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY; CENSURE; UNDERTAKING
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/27/2022
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
FILE NO. 3-21165
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ALLEGED, IN CONNECTION WITH THE BROKER-DEALER OFF-CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS INITIATIVE,
THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. (CGMI) FAILED TO (1) MAINTAIN AND PRESERVE PERSONAL TEXT MESSAGES AND MESSAGES SENT ON OTHER
TEXT MESSAGING PLATFORMS RELATED TO THE BUSINESS OF THE BROKER-DEALER OPERATED BY CGMI, IN WILLFUL VIOLATION OF SECTION 17(A) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ("EXCHANGE ACT") AND RULE 17A-4(B)(4) THEREUNDER; AND (2) REASONABLY SUPERVISE ITS EMPLOYEES
WITH A VIEW TO PREVENTING OR DETECTING CERTAIN OF ITS EMPLOYEES' AIDING AND ABETTING VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 17(A) OF THE EXCHANGE
ACT AND RULE 17A-4(B)(4) THEREUNDER, WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 15(B)(4)(E) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Order
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/27/2022
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 125,000,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
UNDERTAKINGS
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
CGMI ADMITTED TO THE FACTS IN THE SETTLEMENT ORDER, ACKNOWLEDGED ITS CONDUCT VIOLATED THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS AND
AGREED TO: (A) CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS OR ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 17(A) OF THE
EXCHANGE ACT AND RULE 17A-4 THEREUNDER, (B) BE CENSURED, (C) PAY A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000,000, AND
(D) COMPLY WITH CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS RELATED TO RETENTION OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
CGMI ADMITTED TO THE FACTS IN THE SETTLEMENT ORDER, ACKNOWLEDGED ITS CONDUCT VIOLATED THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS AND AGREED
TO: (A) CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS OR ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 17(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
AND RULE 17A-4 THEREUNDER, (B) BE CENSURED, (C) PAY A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000,000, AND (D) COMPLY WITH
CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS RELATED TO RETENTION OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS.regulatory · block 9PDF pages 315–317
- Regulator name — filed text
- COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 75,000,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE RESPONDENTS ADMITTED TO THE FACTS IN THE SETTLEMENT ORDER, ACKNOWLEDGED THEIR CONDUCT VIOLATED THE ACT AND REGULATIONS AND AGREED TO: (A) THE ENTRY OF THE CFTC'S FINDINGS; (B) CEASE AND DESIST FROM VIOLATING SECTIONS 4S(F)(1)(C), 4S(G)(1) AND (3), AND 4S(H)(1)(B) OF THE ACT, AND REGULATIONS 1.31, 23.201(A), 23.202(A)(1) AND (B)(1) AND 23.602(A) AND CGMI TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM VIOLATING SECTION 4G OF THE ACT AND REGULATIONS 1.35 AND 166.3, (C) PAY A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000,000, AND (D) COMPLY WITH CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND UNDERTAKINGS.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE COMMODITIES FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION ("CFTC") ENTERED INTO A SETTLEMENT ORDER ("ORDER") WITH CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI"), CITIBANK, N.A. AND CITIGROUP ENERGY INC. (COLLECTIVELY THE "RESPONDENTS") SETTLING AN ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION CONCERNING (A) RESPONDENTS' FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED RECORDS IN VIOLATION OF SECTIONS 4S(F)(1)(C) AND 4S(G)(1) AND (3) OF THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT ("ACT") AND REGULATIONS 23.201(A) AND 23.202(A)(1) AND (B)(1); (B) CGMI'S FAILURE TO KEEP REQUIRED RECORDS IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 4G OF THE ACT AND REGULATION 1.35; (C) RESPONDENTS' FAILURE TO KEEP RECORDS IN THE REQUIRED MANNER IN VIOLATION OF REGULATION 1.31; (D) RESPONDENTS' FAILURE TO SUPERVISE DILIGENTLY IN VIOLATION OF SECTIONS 4S(H)(1)(B) OF THE ACT AND REGULATION 23.602(A); AND (E) CGMI'S FAILURE TO DILIGENTLY SUPERVISE IN VIOLATION OF REGULATION 166.3.
Sanction detail — filed text
THE RESPONDENTS ADMITTED TO THE FACTS IN THE SETTLEMENT ORDER, ACKNOWLEDGED THEIR CONDUCT VIOLATED THE ACT AND REGULATIONS AND AGREED TO: (A) THE ENTRY OF THE CFTC'S FINDINGS; (B) CEASE AND DESIST FROM VIOLATING SECTIONS 4S(F)(1)(C), 4S(G) (1) AND (3), AND 4S(H)(1)(B) OF THE ACT, AND REGULATIONS 1.31, 23.201(A), 23.202(A)(1) AND (B)(1) AND 23.602(A) AND CGMI TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM VIOLATING SECTION 4G OF THE ACT AND REGULATIONS 1.35 AND 166.3, (C) PAY A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000,000, AND (D) COMPLY WITH CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND UNDERTAKINGS.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
CITIGROUP ENERGY INC.
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
CITIBANK, N.A.
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Cease and Desist
Other Sanctions:
CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY; UNDERTAKING
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/27/2022
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
22-46
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE COMMODITIES FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION ("CFTC") ENTERED INTO A SETTLEMENT ORDER ("ORDER") WITH CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
("CGMI"), CITIBANK, N.A. AND CITIGROUP ENERGY INC. (COLLECTIVELY THE "RESPONDENTS") SETTLING AN ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION CONCERNING (A)
RESPONDENTS' FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED RECORDS IN VIOLATION OF SECTIONS 4S(F)(1)(C) AND 4S(G)(1) AND (3) OF THE COMMODITY
EXCHANGE ACT ("ACT") AND REGULATIONS 23.201(A) AND 23.202(A)(1) AND (B)(1); (B) CGMI'S FAILURE TO KEEP REQUIRED RECORDS IN VIOLATION
OF SECTION 4G OF THE ACT AND REGULATION 1.35; (C) RESPONDENTS' FAILURE TO KEEP RECORDS IN THE REQUIRED MANNER IN VIOLATION OF
REGULATION 1.31; (D) RESPONDENTS' FAILURE TO SUPERVISE DILIGENTLY IN VIOLATION OF SECTIONS 4S(H)(1)(B) OF THE ACT AND REGULATION
23.602(A); AND (E) CGMI'S FAILURE TO DILIGENTLY SUPERVISE IN VIOLATION OF REGULATION 166.3.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Order
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/27/2022
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 75,000,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
UNDERTAKINGS
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
THE RESPONDENTS ADMITTED TO THE FACTS IN THE SETTLEMENT ORDER, ACKNOWLEDGED THEIR CONDUCT VIOLATED THE ACT AND
REGULATIONS AND AGREED TO: (A) THE ENTRY OF THE CFTC'S FINDINGS; (B) CEASE AND DESIST FROM VIOLATING SECTIONS 4S(F)(1)(C), 4S(G)
(1) AND (3), AND 4S(H)(1)(B) OF THE ACT, AND REGULATIONS 1.31, 23.201(A), 23.202(A)(1) AND (B)(1) AND 23.602(A) AND CGMI TO CEASE AND
DESIST FROM VIOLATING SECTION 4G OF THE ACT AND REGULATIONS 1.35 AND 166.3, (C) PAY A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF
$75,000,000, AND (D) COMPLY WITH CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND UNDERTAKINGS.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
THE RESPONDENTS ADMITTED TO THE FACTS IN THE SETTLEMENT ORDER, ACKNOWLEDGED THEIR CONDUCT VIOLATED THE ACT AND REGULATIONS
AND AGREED TO: (A) THE ENTRY OF THE CFTC'S FINDINGS; (B) CEASE AND DESIST FROM VIOLATING SECTIONS 4S(F)(1)(C), 4S(G)(1) AND (3), AND
4S(H)(1)(B) OF THE ACT, AND REGULATIONS 1.31, 23.201(A), 23.202(A)(1) AND (B)(1) AND 23.602(A) AND CGMI TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM
VIOLATING SECTION 4G OF THE ACT AND REGULATIONS 1.35 AND 166.3, (C) PAY A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000,000, AND (D)
COMPLY WITH CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND UNDERTAKINGS.regulatory · block 10PDF pages 317–318
- Regulator name — filed text
- ICE FUTURES US
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 90,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Settled
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGED RULE VIOLATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO PAY A MONETARY PENALTY OF $90,000.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF EXCHANGE RULE 6.15(A) AND 4.01(A), IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC., MAY HAVE BEEN IN VIOLATION BY FAILING TO SUBMIT TO THE EXCHANGE ACCURATE DAILY TRADER REPORTS ON REPORTABLE CUSTOMER POSITIONS AND FAILING TO SUPERVISE ITS EMPLOYEES ON ACCURATE POSITION REPORTING IN CERTAIN INSTANCES BETWEEN JANUARY 2020 AND NOVEMBER 2021.
Sanction detail — filed text
A MONETARY PENALTY OF $90,000.00.
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Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) ICE FUTURES US 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 10/12/2022 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2021-012 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Futures - Commodity Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF EXCHANGE RULE 6.15(A) AND 4.01(A), IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC., MAY HAVE BEEN IN VIOLATION BY FAILING TO SUBMIT TO THE EXCHANGE ACCURATE DAILY TRADER REPORTS ON REPORTABLE CUSTOMER POSITIONS AND FAILING TO SUPERVISE ITS EMPLOYEES ON ACCURATE POSITION REPORTING IN CERTAIN INSTANCES BETWEEN JANUARY 2020 AND NOVEMBER 2021. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Settled 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 10/12/2022 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 90,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: A MONETARY PENALTY OF $90,000.00. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGED RULE VIOLATIONS, CGMI AGREED TO PAY A MONETARY PENALTY OF $90,000.
regulatory · block 11PDF pages 319–320
- Regulator name — filed text
- CBOE BZX EXCHANGE, INC.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 12,135.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THAT VIOLATIONS OF BZX RULES OR THE EXCHANGE ACT HAVE BEEN COMMITTED, CGMI AGREED TO BE CENSURED AND TO PAY A MONETARY PENALTY OF $75,000, $12,135 OF WHICH IS PAYABLE TO BZX.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
CBOE BZX EXCHANGE, INC. ("BZX") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI") MARKED OPTIONS ORDERS ON BEHALF OF ITS CLIENT AND NON-BROKER-DEALER AFFILIATE IN A NON-CUSTOMER CAPACITY OF THE FIRM WHERE SUCH ORDERS SHOULD HAVE BEEN MARKED IN A CUSTOMER CAPACITY AND DID NOT REFLECT THE CORRECT CAPACITY CODE FOR SUCH TRADES IN THE FIRM'S BOOKS AND RECORDS, IN VIOLATION OF BZX RULES 18.1, 18.2, 20.7 AND 24.1, AS WELL AS SECTION 17(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ("EXCHANGE ACT") AND RULE 17A-3 THEREUNDER. BZX ALSO ALLEGED THAT CGMI FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE ITS WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO REASONABLY PREVENT AND DETECT VIOLATIONS OF BZX RULES WITH REGARD TO ACCURATELY MARKING AND EXECUTING ITS ORDERS WITH THE CORRECT CAPACITY CODES, IN VIOLATION OF BZX RULE 5.1.
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THAT VIOLATIONS OF BZX RULES OR THE EXCHANGE ACT HAVE BEEN COMMITTED, CGMI AGREED TO BE CENSURED AND TO PAY A MONETARY PENALTY OF $75,000, $12,135 OF WHICH IS PAYABLE TO BZX.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
CBOE BZX EXCHANGE, INC.
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
CENSURE
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
11/17/2022
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
URE-7-03
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Options
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
CBOE BZX EXCHANGE, INC. ("BZX") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI") MARKED OPTIONS ORDERS ON BEHALF OF ITS CLIENT
AND NON-BROKER-DEALER AFFILIATE IN A NON-CUSTOMER CAPACITY OF THE FIRM WHERE SUCH ORDERS SHOULD HAVE BEEN MARKED IN A CUSTOMER
CAPACITY AND DID NOT REFLECT THE CORRECT CAPACITY CODE FOR SUCH TRADES IN THE FIRM'S BOOKS AND RECORDS, IN VIOLATION OF BZX RULES
18.1, 18.2, 20.7 AND 24.1, AS WELL AS SECTION 17(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ("EXCHANGE ACT") AND RULE 17A-3 THEREUNDER.
BZX ALSO ALLEGED THAT CGMI FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE ITS WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO REASONABLY PREVENT
AND DETECT VIOLATIONS OF BZX RULES WITH REGARD TO ACCURATELY MARKING AND EXECUTING ITS ORDERS WITH THE CORRECT CAPACITY CODES,
IN VIOLATION OF BZX RULE 5.1.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
11/17/2022
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 12,135.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THAT VIOLATIONS OF BZX RULES OR THE EXCHANGE ACT HAVE BEEN COMMITTED, CGMI AGREED TO BE
CENSURED AND TO PAY A MONETARY PENALTY OF $75,000, $12,135 OF WHICH IS PAYABLE TO BZX.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THAT VIOLATIONS OF BZX RULES OR THE EXCHANGE ACT HAVE BEEN COMMITTED, CGMI AGREED TO BE CENSURED
AND TO PAY A MONETARY PENALTY OF $75,000, $12,135 OF WHICH IS PAYABLE TO BZX.regulatory · block 12PDF pages 320–322
- Regulator name — filed text
- CBOE C2 EXCHANGE, INC.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 10,315.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THAT VIOLATIONS OF C2 RULES OR THE EXCHANGE ACT HAVE BEEN COMMITTED, CGMI AGREED TO BE CENSURED AND TO PAY A MONETARY PENALTY OF $75,000, $10,315 OF WHICH IS PAYABLE TO C2.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
CBOE C2 EXCHANGE, INC. ("C2") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI") MARKED OPTIONS ORDERS ON BEHALF OF ITS CLIENT AND NON-BROKER-DEALER AFFILIATE IN A NON-CUSTOMER CAPACITY OF THE FIRM WHERE SUCH ORDERS SHOULD HAVE BEEN MARKED IN A CUSTOMER CAPACITY AND DID NOT REFLECT THE CORRECT CAPACITY CODE FOR SUCH TRADES IN THE FIRM'S BOOKS AND RECORDS, IN VIOLATION OF C2 RULES 4.2, 4.22, 6.9 AND 7.1, AS WELL AS SECTION 17(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ("EXCHANGE ACT") AND RULE 17A-3 THEREUNDER. C2 ALSO ALLEGED THAT CGMI FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE ITS WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO REASONABLY PREVENT AND DETECT VIOLATIONS OF C2 RULES WITH REGARD TO ACCURATELY MARKING AND EXECUTING ITS ORDERS WITH THE CORRECT CAPACITY CODES, IN VIOLATION OF C2 RULE 4.24.
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THAT VIOLATIONS OF C2 RULES OR THE EXCHANGE ACT HAVE BEEN COMMITTED, CGMI AGREED TO BE CENSURED AND TO PAY A MONETARY PENALTY OF $75,000, $10,315 OF WHICH IS PAYABLE TO C2.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
CBOE C2 EXCHANGE, INC.
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
CENSURE
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
11/17/2022
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
URE-7-02
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Options
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
CBOE C2 EXCHANGE, INC. ("C2") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI") MARKED OPTIONS ORDERS ON BEHALF OF ITS CLIENT AND
NON-BROKER-DEALER AFFILIATE IN A NON-CUSTOMER CAPACITY OF THE FIRM WHERE SUCH ORDERS SHOULD HAVE BEEN MARKED IN A CUSTOMER
CAPACITY AND DID NOT REFLECT THE CORRECT CAPACITY CODE FOR SUCH TRADES IN THE FIRM'S BOOKS AND RECORDS, IN VIOLATION OF C2 RULES
4.2, 4.22, 6.9 AND 7.1, AS WELL AS SECTION 17(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ("EXCHANGE ACT") AND RULE 17A-3 THEREUNDER. C2
ALSO ALLEGED THAT CGMI FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE ITS WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO REASONABLY PREVENT AND
DETECT VIOLATIONS OF C2 RULES WITH REGARD TO ACCURATELY MARKING AND EXECUTING ITS ORDERS WITH THE CORRECT CAPACITY CODES, IN
VIOLATION OF C2 RULE 4.24.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
11/17/2022
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 10,315.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THAT VIOLATIONS OF C2 RULES OR THE EXCHANGE ACT HAVE BEEN COMMITTED, CGMI AGREED TO BE
CENSURED AND TO PAY A MONETARY PENALTY OF $75,000, $10,315 OF WHICH IS PAYABLE TO C2.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THAT VIOLATIONS OF C2 RULES OR THE EXCHANGE ACT HAVE BEEN COMMITTED, CGMI AGREED TO BE CENSURED
AND TO PAY A MONETARY PENALTY OF $75,000, $10,315 OF WHICH IS PAYABLE TO C2.regulatory · block 13PDF pages 322–324
- Regulator name — filed text
- CBOE EXCHANGE, INC.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 42,200.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THAT VIOLATIONS OF CBOE RULES OR THE EXCHANGE ACT HAVE BEEN COMMITTED, CGMI AGREED TO BE CENSURED AND TO PAY A MONETARY PENALTY OF $75,000, $42,200 OF WHICH IS PAYABLE TO CBOE.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
CBOE EXCHANGE, INC. ("CBOE") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI") MARKED OPTIONS ORDERS ON BEHALF OF ITS CLIENT AND NON-BROKER-DEALER AFFILIATE IN A NON-CUSTOMER CAPACITY OF THE FIRM WHERE SUCH ORDERS SHOULD HAVE BEEN MARKED IN A CUSTOMER CAPACITY AND DID NOT REFLECT THE CORRECT CAPACITY CODE FOR SUCH TRADES IN THE FIRM'S BOOKS AND RECORDS, IN VIOLATION OF CBOE RULES 6.1, 7.1, 8.2 AND 8.14, AS WELL AS SECTION 17(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ("EXCHANGE ACT") AND RULE 17A-3 THEREUNDER. CBOE ALSO ALLEGED THAT CGMI FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE ITS WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO REASONABLY PREVENT AND DETECT VIOLATIONS OF CBOE RULES WITH REGARD TO ACCURATELY MARKING AND EXECUTING ITS ORDERS WITH THE CORRECT CAPACITY CODES, IN VIOLATION OF CBOE RULE 8.16.
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THAT VIOLATIONS OF CBOE RULES OR THE EXCHANGE ACT HAVE BEEN COMMITTED, CGMI AGREED TO BE CENSURED AND TO PAY A MONETARY PENALTY OF $75,000, $42,200 OF WHICH IS PAYABLE TO CBOE.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
CBOE EXCHANGE, INC.
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
CENSURE
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
11/17/2022
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
URE-7-01
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Options
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
CBOE EXCHANGE, INC. ("CBOE") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI") MARKED OPTIONS ORDERS ON BEHALF OF ITS CLIENT AND
NON-BROKER-DEALER AFFILIATE IN A NON-CUSTOMER CAPACITY OF THE FIRM WHERE SUCH ORDERS SHOULD HAVE BEEN MARKED IN A CUSTOMER
CAPACITY AND DID NOT REFLECT THE CORRECT CAPACITY CODE FOR SUCH TRADES IN THE FIRM'S BOOKS AND RECORDS, IN VIOLATION OF CBOE
RULES 6.1, 7.1, 8.2 AND 8.14, AS WELL AS SECTION 17(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ("EXCHANGE ACT") AND RULE 17A-3
THEREUNDER. CBOE ALSO ALLEGED THAT CGMI FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE ITS WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO
REASONABLY PREVENT AND DETECT VIOLATIONS OF CBOE RULES WITH REGARD TO ACCURATELY MARKING AND EXECUTING ITS ORDERS WITH THE
CORRECT CAPACITY CODES, IN VIOLATION OF CBOE RULE 8.16.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
11/17/2022
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 42,200.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THAT VIOLATIONS OF CBOE RULES OR THE EXCHANGE ACT HAVE BEEN COMMITTED, CGMI AGREED TO BE
CENSURED AND TO PAY A MONETARY PENALTY OF $75,000, $42,200 OF WHICH IS PAYABLE TO CBOE.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THAT VIOLATIONS OF CBOE RULES OR THE EXCHANGE ACT HAVE BEEN COMMITTED, CGMI AGREED TO BE CENSURED
AND TO PAY A MONETARY PENALTY OF $75,000, $42,200 OF WHICH IS PAYABLE TO CBOE.regulatory · block 14PDF pages 324–326
- Regulator name — filed text
- CBOE EDGX EXCHANGE, INC.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 10,350.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THAT VIOLATIONS OF EDGX RULES OR THE EXCHANGE ACT HAVE BEEN COMMITTED, CGMI AGREED TO BE CENSURED AND TO PAY A MONETARY PENALTY OF $75,000, $10,350 OF WHICH IS PAYABLE TO EDGX.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
CBOE EDGX EXCHANGE, INC. ("EDGX") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI") MARKED OPTIONS ORDERS ON BEHALF OF ITS CLIENT AND NON-BROKER-DEALER AFFILIATE IN A NON-CUSTOMER CAPACITY OF THE FIRM WHERE SUCH ORDERS SHOULD HAVE BEEN MARKED IN A CUSTOMER CAPACITY AND DID NOT REFLECT THE CORRECT CAPACITY CODE FOR SUCH TRADES IN THE FIRM'S BOOKS AND RECORDS, IN VIOLATION OF EDGX RULES 18.1, 18.2, 20.7 AND 24.1, AS WELL AS SECTION 17(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ("EXCHANGE ACT") AND RULE 17A-3 THEREUNDER. EDGX ALSO ALLEGED THAT CGMI FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE ITS WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO REASONABLY PREVENT AND DETECT VIOLATIONS OF EDGX RULES WITH REGARD TO ACCURATELY MARKING AND EXECUTING ITS ORDERS WITH THE CORRECT CAPACITY CODES, IN VIOLATION OF EDGX RULE 5.1.
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THAT VIOLATIONS OF EDGX RULES OR THE EXCHANGE ACT HAVE BEEN COMMITTED, CGMI AGREED TO BE CENSURED AND TO PAY A MONETARY PENALTY OF $75,000, $10,350 OF WHICH IS PAYABLE TO EDGX.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
CBOE EDGX EXCHANGE, INC.
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
CENSURE
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
11/17/2022
Exact
Explanation
ot e act, p o
de e p a at o
4.
Docket/Case Number:
URE-7-04
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Options
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
CBOE EDGX EXCHANGE, INC. ("EDGX") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI") MARKED OPTIONS ORDERS ON BEHALF OF ITS
CLIENT AND NON-BROKER-DEALER AFFILIATE IN A NON-CUSTOMER CAPACITY OF THE FIRM WHERE SUCH ORDERS SHOULD HAVE BEEN MARKED IN A
CUSTOMER CAPACITY AND DID NOT REFLECT THE CORRECT CAPACITY CODE FOR SUCH TRADES IN THE FIRM'S BOOKS AND RECORDS, IN VIOLATION OF
EDGX RULES 18.1, 18.2, 20.7 AND 24.1, AS WELL AS SECTION 17(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ("EXCHANGE ACT") AND RULE 17A-3
THEREUNDER. EDGX ALSO ALLEGED THAT CGMI FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE ITS WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO
REASONABLY PREVENT AND DETECT VIOLATIONS OF EDGX RULES WITH REGARD TO ACCURATELY MARKING AND EXECUTING ITS ORDERS WITH THE
CORRECT CAPACITY CODES, IN VIOLATION OF EDGX RULE 5.1.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
11/17/2022
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 10,350.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THAT VIOLATIONS OF EDGX RULES OR THE EXCHANGE ACT HAVE BEEN COMMITTED, CGMI AGREED TO BE
CENSURED AND TO PAY A MONETARY PENALTY OF $75,000, $10,350 OF WHICH IS PAYABLE TO EDGX.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THAT VIOLATIONS OF EDGX RULES OR THE EXCHANGE ACT HAVE BEEN COMMITTED, CGMI AGREED TO BE CENSURED
AND TO PAY A MONETARY PENALTY OF $75,000, $10,350 OF WHICH IS PAYABLE TO EDGX.regulatory · block 15PDF pages 326–328
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 100,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, CGMI AGREED TO BE CENSURED AND TO PAY A MONETARY PENALTY OF $100,000.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY ("FINRA") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.'S ("CGMI") RULE 606 REPORTS INACCURATELY REPORTED AND OMITTED REQUIRED INFORMATION IN VIOLATION OF REGULATION NMS RULE 606 AND FINRA RULE 2010 AND FAILED TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO COMPLY WITH REGULATION NMS RULE 606 IN VIOLATION OF NASD RULE 3010 AND FINRA RULES 3110 AND 2010
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, CGMI AGREED TO BE CENSURED AND TO PAY A MONETARY PENALTY OF $100,000.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
FINRA
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
CENSURE
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
11/17/2022
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2019063024201
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Equity Listed (Common & Preferred Stock)
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY ("FINRA") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.'S ("CGMI") RULE 606 REPORTS
INACCURATELY REPORTED AND OMITTED REQUIRED INFORMATION IN VIOLATION OF REGULATION NMS RULE 606 AND FINRA RULE 2010 AND FAILED TO
ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO COMPLY WITH REGULATION
NMS RULE 606 IN VIOLATION OF NASD RULE 3010 AND FINRA RULES 3110 AND 2010
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
11/17/2022
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 100,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, CGMI AGREED TO BE CENSURED AND TO PAY A MONETARY PENALTY OF $100,000.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, CGMI AGREED TO BE CENSURED AND TO PAY A MONETARY PENALTY OF $100,000.regulatory · block 16PDF pages 328–329
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 1,500,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, CGMI AGREED TO BE CENSURED, TO PAY A MONETARY PENALTY OF $1,500,000 AND TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS RELATED TO REMEDIATION OF THE ISSUES IN THE AWC AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM RELATED TO THE ISSUES IN THE AWC.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY ("FINRA") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI") VIOLATED RULE 200(F) OF REGULATION SHO AND FINRA RULE 2010 BY IMPROPERLY INCLUDING SECURITIES POSITIONS OF NON-BROKER-DEALER AFFILIATES IN TWO OF ITS AGGREGATION UNITS WHEN CALCULATING THE NET POSITIONS OF THE AGGREGATION UNITS WHEN CALCULATING THE NET POSITIONS OF THE AGGREGATION UNITS AND FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, AND ENFORCE, A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH RULE 200(F), IN VIOLATION OF FINRA RULES 3110 AND 2010.
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, CGMI AGREED TO BE CENSURED, TO PAY A MONETARY PENALTY OF $1,500,000 AND TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS RELATED TO REMEDIATION OF THE ISSUES IN THE AWC AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM RELATED TO THE ISSUES IN THE AWC.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
CENSURE; UNDERTAKING
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
12/15/2022
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2018057494001
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other
Other Product Types:
UNSPECIFIED SECURITIES
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY ("FINRA") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI") VIOLATED RULE 200(F) OF
REGULATION SHO AND FINRA RULE 2010 BY IMPROPERLY INCLUDING SECURITIES POSITIONS OF NON-BROKER-DEALER AFFILIATES IN TWO OF ITS
AGGREGATION UNITS WHEN CALCULATING THE NET POSITIONS OF THE AGGREGATION UNITS WHEN CALCULATING THE NET POSITIONS OF THE
AGGREGATION UNITS AND FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, AND ENFORCE, A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE
COMPLIANCE WITH RULE 200(F), IN VIOLATION OF FINRA RULES 3110 AND 2010.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
12/15/2022
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 1,500,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
UNDERTAKINGS
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, CGMI AGREED TO BE CENSURED, TO PAY A MONETARY PENALTY OF $1,500,000 AND TO
COMPLY WITH CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS RELATED TO REMEDIATION OF THE ISSUES IN THE AWC AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A SUPERVISORY
SYSTEM RELATED TO THE ISSUES IN THE AWC.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, CGMI AGREED TO BE CENSURED, TO PAY A MONETARY PENALTY OF $1,500,000 AND TO COMPLY
WITH CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS RELATED TO REMEDIATION OF THE ISSUES IN THE AWC AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM RELATED TO
THE ISSUES IN THE AWC.regulatory · block 17PDF pages 329–331
- Regulator name — filed text
- BOURSE DE MONTREAL INC.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 86,347.75
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Decision
Action status / disposition — filed text
CGMI CONSENTED TO A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF CAD 115,000 (APPROXIMATELY USD 86,347.75) AND COSTS IN THE AMOUNT OF CAD 6085 (APPROXIMATELY USD 4568.92)
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE BOURSE DE MONTREAL INC. ("BOURSE") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. PROVIDED ACCESS TO CERTAIN OF ITS EMPLOYEES TO THE ELECTRONIC TRADING SYSTEM OF THE BOURSE WITHOUT HAVING OBTAINED THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE BOURSE AND DID NOT ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SYSTEM TO SUPERVISE THE ACTIVITIES OF EACH EMPLOYEE THAT IS REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH THE BOURSE RULES.
Sanction detail — filed text
CGMI CONSENTED TO A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF CAD 115,000 (APPROXIMATELY USD 86,347.75) AND COSTS IN THE AMOUNT OF CAD 6085 (APPROXIMATELY USD 4568.92)
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
BOURSE DE MONTREAL INC.
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
COSTS
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
05/30/2022
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
DATE RECEIVED
4.
Docket/Case Number:
FILE NO. EN-DC-22001
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE BOURSE DE MONTREAL INC. ("BOURSE") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. PROVIDED ACCESS TO CERTAIN OF ITS EMPLOYEES TO
THE ELECTRONIC TRADING SYSTEM OF THE BOURSE WITHOUT HAVING OBTAINED THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE BOURSE AND DID NOT ESTABLISH AND
MAINTAIN A SYSTEM TO SUPERVISE THE ACTIVITIES OF EACH EMPLOYEE THAT IS REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH THE BOURSE
RULES.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Decision
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
02/08/2023
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 86,347.75
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
COSTS IN THE AMOUNT OF CAD 6085 (APPROXIMATELY USD 4568.92)
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
CGMI CONSENTED TO A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF CAD 115,000 (APPROXIMATELY USD 86,347.75) AND COSTS IN THE AMOUNT OF CAD 6085
(APPROXIMATELY USD 4568.92)
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
CGMI CONSENTED TO A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF CAD 115,000 (APPROXIMATELY USD 86,347.75) AND COSTS IN THE AMOUNT OF CAD 6085
(APPROXIMATELY USD 4568.92)regulatory · block 18PDF pages 331–333
- Regulator name — filed text
- BOURSE DE MONTREAL INC.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 100,477.80
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Decision
Action status / disposition — filed text
IN CONNECTION WITH THE DECISION, CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI") CONSENTED TO A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF CAD 138,000 (APPROXIMATELY USD 100,477.80) AND COSTS IN THE AMOUNT OF CAD 10,600 (APPROXIMATELY USD 7,717.86).
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE BOURSE DE MONTREAL INC. ("BOURSE") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. SYSTEMATICALLY FAILED TO REPORT THE POSITIONS IN OPTIONS ON FUTURES CONTRACTS THAT EXCEEDED THE PRESCRIBED REPORTING THRESHOLD AND FAILED TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SYSTEM TO SUPERVISE THE ACTIVITIES OF EACH EMPLOYEE THAT IS REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLE 6.500 OF THE BOURSE RULES.
Sanction detail — filed text
IN CONNECTION WITH THE DECISION, CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI") CONSENTED TO A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF CAD 138,000 (APPROXIMATELY USD 100,477.80) AND COSTS IN THE AMOUNT OF CAD 10,600 (APPROXIMATELY USD 7,717.86).
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
BOURSE DE MONTREAL INC.
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
COSTS
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
01/24/2023
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
DATE RECEIVED
4.
Docket/Case Number:
FILE NO. EN-DC-23002
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE BOURSE DE MONTREAL INC. ("BOURSE") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. SYSTEMATICALLY FAILED TO REPORT THE POSITIONS IN
OPTIONS ON FUTURES CONTRACTS THAT EXCEEDED THE PRESCRIBED REPORTING THRESHOLD AND FAILED TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SYSTEM TO
SUPERVISE THE ACTIVITIES OF EACH EMPLOYEE THAT IS REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLE
6.500 OF THE BOURSE RULES.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Decision
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/18/2024
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
DATE DECISION BECAME PUBLIC
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 100,477.80
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
COSTS IN THE AMOUNT OF CAD 10,600 (APPROXIMATELY USD 7,717.86)
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
IN CONNECTION WITH THE DECISION, CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI") CONSENTED TO A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF CAD 138,000
(APPROXIMATELY USD 100,477.80) AND COSTS IN THE AMOUNT OF CAD 10,600 (APPROXIMATELY USD 7,717.86).
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
IN CONNECTION WITH THE DECISION, CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI") CONSENTED TO A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF CAD 138,000
(APPROXIMATELY USD 100,477.80) AND COSTS IN THE AMOUNT OF CAD 10,600 (APPROXIMATELY USD 7,717.86).regulatory · block 19PDF pages 333–335
- Regulator name — filed text
- CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 1,000,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Other
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM AGREED TO A SETTLEMENT UNDER WHICH IT PAID A $1,000,000 FINE. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE DISCIPLINARY NOTICE.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC. ("CME") CLEARING HOUSE RISK COMMITTEE ("COMMITTEE") FOUND THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS, INC. ("THE FIRM") VIOLATED CUSTOMER GROSS MARGINING TECHNICAL OVERVIEW REQUIREMENTS AND CME RULE 980.G. THE FIRM NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE RULE VIOLATION UPON WHICH THE PENALTY WAS BASED.
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM AGREED TO A SETTLEMENT UNDER WHICH IT PAID A $1,000,000 FINE. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE DISCIPLINARY NOTICE.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC.
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
03/16/2023
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
22-CH-2208
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC. ("CME") CLEARING HOUSE RISK COMMITTEE ("COMMITTEE") FOUND THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS,
INC. ("THE FIRM") VIOLATED CUSTOMER GROSS MARGINING TECHNICAL OVERVIEW REQUIREMENTS AND CME RULE 980.G. THE FIRM NEITHER
ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE RULE VIOLATION UPON WHICH THE PENALTY WAS BASED.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Other
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
03/16/2023
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 1,000,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM AGREED TO A SETTLEMENT UNDER WHICH IT PAID A $1,000,000 FINE. THE FINE WAS
PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE DISCIPLINARY NOTICE.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM AGREED TO A SETTLEMENT UNDER WHICH IT PAID A $1,000,000 FINE. THE FINE WAS PAID
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE DISCIPLINARY NOTICE.regulatory · block 20PDF pages 335–336
- Regulator name — filed text
- NYSE AMERICAN LLC
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 45,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE FIRM HAD PREVIOUSLY OFFERED RESTITUTION TO ITS CUSTOMER IN THE AMOUNT OF $34,895, WHICH THE CUSTOMER ACCEPTED, AND ALSO TOOK CERTAIN REMEDIAL MEASURES.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
NYSE AMERICAN LLC ("NYSE AMERICAN") FOUND THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS, INC. ("THE FIRM") VIOLATED NYSE AMERICAN RULE 16 IN CONNECTION WITH THE HANDLING OF A CUSTOMER OPTIONS ORDER.
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM ENTERED AN AWC UNDER WHICH IT AGREED TO BE CENSURED AND PAY A $45,000 FINE. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE AWC.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
NYSE AMERICAN LLC
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
CENSURE
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
03/27/2023
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
THE AWC WAS EXECUTED ON 03/14/2023, FIRM RECEIVED NOTICE THAT THE AWC WAS FINAL ON 03/27/2023
4.
Docket/Case Number:
NO. 2022-06-30-00019
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Options
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
NYSE AMERICAN LLC ("NYSE AMERICAN") FOUND THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS, INC. ("THE FIRM") VIOLATED NYSE AMERICAN RULE 16 IN
CONNECTION WITH THE HANDLING OF A CUSTOMER OPTIONS ORDER.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
03/27/2023
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
THE AWC WAS EXECUTED ON 03/14/2023, FIRM RECEIVED NOTICE THAT THE AWC WAS FINAL ON 03/27/2023
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 45,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM ENTERED AN AWC UNDER WHICH IT AGREED TO BE CENSURED AND PAY A $45,000
FINE. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE AWC.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
THE FIRM HAD PREVIOUSLY OFFERED RESTITUTION TO ITS CUSTOMER IN THE AMOUNT OF $34,895, WHICH THE CUSTOMER ACCEPTED, AND ALSO
TOOK CERTAIN REMEDIAL MEASURES.regulatory · block 21PDF pages 337–338
- Regulator name — filed text
- CME
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 2,500.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
CGMI CONSENTED TO A FINE OF $2,500.00.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF RULE 536.F, CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. , (CGMI), DATA ENTRY ERRORS EXCEEDED THE 10% THRESHOLD LEVEL FROM MARCH 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023.
Sanction detail — filed text
FINE OF $2,500.00.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) CME 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/21/2023 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: CME DQA-23-1247 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF RULE 536.F, CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. , (CGMI), DATA ENTRY ERRORS EXCEEDED THE 10% THRESHOLD LEVEL FROM MARCH 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Consent 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/21/2023 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 2,500.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: FINE OF $2,500.00. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). CGMI CONSENTED TO A FINE OF $2,500.00.
regulatory · block 22PDF pages 338–340
- Regulator name — filed text
- CBOT
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 150,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Settled
Action status / disposition — filed text
CGMI CONSENTED TO A FINE OF $150,000.00.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF CBOT RULE 980.A IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. (CGMI) FAILED TO PREPARE, MAINTAIN AND KEEP CURRENT BOOKS AND RECORDS REQUIRED BY THE RULES OF THE EXCHANGE, THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT AND THE REGULATIONS THEREUNDER, ON AUGUST 17, 2023.
Sanction detail — filed text
FINE OF $150,000.00
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) CBOT 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/18/2023 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 23-CH-2317 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGED VIOLATION OF CBOT RULE 980.A IN THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. (CGMI) FAILED TO PREPARE, MAINTAIN AND KEEP CURRENT BOOKS AND RECORDS REQUIRED BY THE RULES OF THE EXCHANGE, THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT AND THE REGULATIONS THEREUNDER, ON AUGUST 17, 2023. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Settled 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/18/2023 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 150,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: FINE OF $150,000.00 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). CGMI CONSENTED TO A FINE OF $150,000.00.
regulatory · block 23PDF pages 340–342
- Regulator name — filed text
- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 2,900,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, CGMI AGREED TO: (A) CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS OR ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 17(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND RULE 17A-3 THEREUNDER, (B) BE CENSURED, AND (C) PAY A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,900,000.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ALLEGED THAT FROM AT LEAST 2009 THROUGH MAY 2019, CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. (CGMI) FAILED TO MAKE AND KEEP CURRENT BOOKS AND RECORDS CONCERNING EXPENSES THAT CGMI INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH ITS UNDERWRITING OF SECURITIES OFFERINGS, IN WILLFUL VIOLATION OF SECTION 17(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ("EXCHANGE ACT") AND RULE 17A-3 THEREUNDER.
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, CGMI AGREED TO: (A) CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS OR ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 17(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND RULE 17A-3 THEREUNDER, (B) BE CENSURED, AND (C) PAY A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,900,000.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
CEASE AND DESIST; CENSURE
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
08/29/2023
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
FILE NO. 3-21583
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ALLEGED THAT FROM AT LEAST 2009 THROUGH MAY 2019, CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. (CGMI)
FAILED TO MAKE AND KEEP CURRENT BOOKS AND RECORDS CONCERNING EXPENSES THAT CGMI INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH ITS UNDERWRITING
OF SECURITIES OFFERINGS, IN WILLFUL VIOLATION OF SECTION 17(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ("EXCHANGE ACT") AND RULE
17A-3 THEREUNDER.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Order
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
08/29/2023
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 2,900,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, CGMI AGREED TO: (A) CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS
OR ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 17(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND RULE 17A-3 THEREUNDER, (B) BE CENSURED, AND (C) PAY A CIVIL
MONETARY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,900,000.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, CGMI AGREED TO: (A) CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS OR ANY
FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 17(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND RULE 17A-3 THEREUNDER, (B) BE CENSURED, AND (C) PAY A CIVIL MONETARY
PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,900,000.regulatory · block 24PDF pages 342–344
- Regulator name — filed text
- NYSE ARCA, INC.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 833,333.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM ENTERED AN AWC UNDER WHICH IT AGREED TO BE CENSURED, PAY A $2.5 MILLION FINE, OF WHICH $833,333 WAS PAYABLE TO NYSE ARCA, AND PAY DISGORGEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,771,489, OF WHICH $1,923,829 WAS PAYABLE TO NYSE ARCA. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE AWC. THE AWC SIMULTANEOUSLY RESOLVED SIMILAR MATTERS BROUGHT BY FINRA AND NYSE AMERICAN LLC AND THE REMAINDER OF THE FINE AND DISGORGEMENT WAS ALLOCATED BETWEEN FINRA AND NYSE AMERICAN LLC.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
NYSE ARCA, INC. ("NYSE ARCA") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS, INC. ("THE FIRM") OVER-TENDERED SHARES IN 13 PARTIAL TENDER OFFERS FROM NOVEMBER 2017 THROUGH AUGUST 2022, IN VIOLATION OF RULE 14E-4 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ("EXCHANGE ACT"), AND FAILED TO HAVE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM OR WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH EXCHANGE ACT RULE 14E-4 FROM NOVEMBER 2017 THROUGH DECEMBER 2020, IN VIOLATION OF NYSE ARCA RULE 11.18(B) AND (C).
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM ENTERED AN AWC UNDER WHICH IT AGREED TO BE CENSURED, PAY A $2.5 MILLION FINE, OF WHICH $833,333 WAS PAYABLE TO NYSE ARCA, AND PAY DISGORGEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,771,489, OF WHICH $1,923,829 WAS PAYABLE TO NYSE ARCA. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE AWC. THE AWC SIMULTANEOUSLY RESOLVED SIMILAR MATTERS BROUGHT BY FINRA AND NYSE AMERICAN LLC AND THE REMAINDER OF THE FINE AND DISGORGEMENT WAS ALLOCATED BETWEEN FINRA AND NYSE AMERICAN LLC.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
NYSE ARCA, INC.
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
CENSURE; DISGORGEMENT
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/25/2023
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
THE AWC WAS EFFECTIVE ON 09/25/2023.
4.
Docket/Case Number:
NO. 2020066141103
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other
Other Product Types:
PARTIAL TENDER OFFERS
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
NYSE ARCA, INC. ("NYSE ARCA") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS, INC. ("THE FIRM") OVER-TENDERED SHARES IN 13 PARTIAL TENDER
OFFERS FROM NOVEMBER 2017 THROUGH AUGUST 2022, IN VIOLATION OF RULE 14E-4 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ("EXCHANGE
ACT"), AND FAILED TO HAVE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM OR WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE
WITH EXCHANGE ACT RULE 14E-4 FROM NOVEMBER 2017 THROUGH DECEMBER 2020, IN VIOLATION OF NYSE ARCA RULE 11.18(B) AND (C).
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/25/2023
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
THE AWC WAS EFFECTIVE ON 9/25/2023
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 833,333.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM ENTERED AN AWC UNDER WHICH IT AGREED TO BE CENSURED, PAY A $2.5 MILLION
FINE, OF WHICH $833,333 WAS PAYABLE TO NYSE ARCA, AND PAY DISGORGEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,771,489, OF WHICH $1,923,829 WAS
PAYABLE TO NYSE ARCA. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE AWC. THE AWC SIMULTANEOUSLY RESOLVED SIMILAR
MATTERS BROUGHT BY FINRA AND NYSE AMERICAN LLC AND THE REMAINDER OF THE FINE AND DISGORGEMENT WAS ALLOCATED BETWEEN FINRA
AND NYSE AMERICAN LLC.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM ENTERED AN AWC UNDER WHICH IT AGREED TO BE CENSURED, PAY A $2.5 MILLION FINE,
OF WHICH $833,333 WAS PAYABLE TO NYSE ARCA, AND PAY DISGORGEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,771,489, OF WHICH $1,923,829 WAS PAYABLE TO
NYSE ARCA. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE AWC. THE AWC SIMULTANEOUSLY RESOLVED SIMILAR MATTERS BROUGHT
BY FINRA AND NYSE AMERICAN LLC AND THE REMAINDER OF THE FINE AND DISGORGEMENT WAS ALLOCATED BETWEEN FINRA AND NYSE AMERICAN
LLC.regulatory · block 25PDF pages 344–346
- Regulator name — filed text
- NYSE AMERICAN LLC
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 833,333.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM ENTERED AN AWC UNDER WHICH IT AGREED TO BE CENSURED, PAY A $2.5 MILLION FINE, OF WHICH $833,333 WAS PAYABLE TO NYSE AMERICAN, AND PAY DISGORGEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,771,489, OF WHICH $1,923,829 WAS PAYABLE TO NYSE AMERICAN. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE AWC. THE AWC SIMULTANEOUSLY RESOLVED SIMILAR MATTERS BROUGHT BY NYSE ARCA, INC. AND FINRA AND THE REMAINDER OF THE FINE AND DISGORGEMENT WAS ALLOCATED BETWEEN NYSE ARCA, INC. AND FINRA.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
NYSE AMERICAN LLC ("NYSE AMERICAN") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS, INC. ("THE FIRM") OVER-TENDERED SHARES IN 13 PARTIAL TENDER OFFERS FROM NOVEMBER 2017 THROUGH AUGUST 2022, IN VIOLATION OF RULE 14E-4 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ("EXCHANGE ACT"), AND FAILED TO HAVE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM OR WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH EXCHANGE ACT RULE 14E-4 FROM NOVEMBER 2017 THROUGH DECEMBER 2020, IN VIOLATION OF NYSE AMERICAN RULE 320.
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM ENTERED AN AWC UNDER WHICH IT AGREED TO BE CENSURED, PAY A $2.5 MILLION FINE, OF WHICH $833,333 WAS PAYABLE TO NYSE AMERICAN, AND PAY DISGORGEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,771,489, OF WHICH $1,923,829 WAS PAYABLE TO NYSE AMERICAN. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE AWC. THE AWC SIMULTANEOUSLY RESOLVED SIMILAR MATTERS BROUGHT BY NYSE ARCA, INC. AND FINRA AND THE REMAINDER OF THE FINE AND DISGORGEMENT WAS ALLOCATED BETWEEN NYSE ARCA, INC. AND FINRA.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
NYSE AMERICAN LLC
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
CENSURE; DISGORGEMENT
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/25/2023
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
THE AWC WAS EFFECTIVE ON 09/25/2023
4.
Docket/Case Number:
NO. 2020066141102
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other
Other Product Types:
PARTIAL TENDER OFFERS
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
NYSE AMERICAN LLC ("NYSE AMERICAN") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS, INC. ("THE FIRM") OVER-TENDERED SHARES IN 13 PARTIAL
TENDER OFFERS FROM NOVEMBER 2017 THROUGH AUGUST 2022, IN VIOLATION OF RULE 14E-4 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
("EXCHANGE ACT"), AND FAILED TO HAVE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM OR WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE
COMPLIANCE WITH EXCHANGE ACT RULE 14E-4 FROM NOVEMBER 2017 THROUGH DECEMBER 2020, IN VIOLATION OF NYSE AMERICAN RULE 320.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/25/2023
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
THE AWC WAS EFFECTIVE ON 09/25/2023
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 833,333.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM ENTERED AN AWC UNDER WHICH IT AGREED TO BE CENSURED, PAY A $2.5 MILLION
FINE, OF WHICH $833,333 WAS PAYABLE TO NYSE AMERICAN, AND PAY DISGORGEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,771,489, OF WHICH $1,923,829
WAS PAYABLE TO NYSE AMERICAN. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE AWC. THE AWC SIMULTANEOUSLY RESOLVED
SIMILAR MATTERS BROUGHT BY NYSE ARCA, INC. AND FINRA AND THE REMAINDER OF THE FINE AND DISGORGEMENT WAS ALLOCATED BETWEEN
NYSE ARCA, INC. AND FINRA.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM ENTERED AN AWC UNDER WHICH IT AGREED TO BE CENSURED, PAY A $2.5 MILLION FINE,
OF WHICH $833,333 WAS PAYABLE TO NYSE AMERICAN, AND PAY DISGORGEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,771,489, OF WHICH $1,923,829 WAS
PAYABLE TO NYSE AMERICAN. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE AWC. THE AWC SIMULTANEOUSLY RESOLVED SIMILAR
MATTERS BROUGHT BY NYSE ARCA, INC. AND FINRA AND THE REMAINDER OF THE FINE AND DISGORGEMENT WAS ALLOCATED BETWEEN NYSE ARCA,
INC. AND FINRA.regulatory · block 26PDF pages 346–347
- Regulator name — filed text
- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 1,975,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, CITI AND INSIGNEO AGREED TO: (A) CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS OR ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 17(A)(1) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND RULES 15L-1 AND 17A-14 THEREUNDER, (B) BE CENSURED, AND (C) PAY A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,975,000.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ALLEGED THAT FROM JUNE 30, 2020 TO AT LEAST MARCH 2021, CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI") AND CITI INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC, NOW KNOWN AS INSIGNEO INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC ("INSIGNEO"), MADE SECURITIES RECOMMENDATION TO RETAIL CUSTOMERS WITHOUT COMPLYING WITH THE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS UNDER REGULATION BEST INTEREST OR THE REQUIREMENT TO DELIVER THE FORM CLIENT RELATIONSHIP SUMMARY, IN WILLFUL VIOLATION OF SECTION 17(A)(1) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ("EXCHANGE ACT") AND RULES 15L-1(A)(1) AND 17A-14(F)(3) THEREUNDER.
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, CGMI AND INSIGNEO AGREED TO: (A) CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS OR ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 17(A)(1) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND RULES 15L-1 AND 17A-14 THEREUNDER, (B) BE CENSURED, AND (C) PAY A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,975,000
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
CEASE AND DESIST; CENSURE
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/28/2023
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
FILE NO. 3-21753
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ALLEGED THAT FROM JUNE 30, 2020 TO AT LEAST MARCH 2021, CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
("CGMI") AND CITI INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC, NOW KNOWN AS INSIGNEO INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC ("INSIGNEO"),
MADE SECURITIES RECOMMENDATION TO RETAIL CUSTOMERS WITHOUT COMPLYING WITH THE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS UNDER REGULATION BEST
INTEREST OR THE REQUIREMENT TO DELIVER THE FORM CLIENT RELATIONSHIP SUMMARY, IN WILLFUL VIOLATION OF SECTION 17(A)(1) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ("EXCHANGE ACT") AND RULES 15L-1(A)(1) AND 17A-14(F)(3) THEREUNDER.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Order
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/28/2023
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 1,975,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, CGMI AND INSIGNEO AGREED TO: (A) CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY
VIOLATIONS OR ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 17(A)(1) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND RULES 15L-1 AND 17A-14 THEREUNDER, (B) BE
CENSURED, AND (C) PAY A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,975,000
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, CITI AND INSIGNEO AGREED TO: (A) CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY
VIOLATIONS OR ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 17(A)(1) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND RULES 15L-1 AND 17A-14 THEREUNDER, (B) BE CENSURED,
AND (C) PAY A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,975,000.regulatory · block 27PDF pages 347–349
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 833,334.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM ENTERED AN AWC UNDER WHICH IT AGREED TO BE CENSURED, PAY A $2.5 MILLION FINE, OF WHICH $833,334 WAS PAYABLE TO FINRA, AND PAY DISGORGEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,771,489, OF WHICH $1,923,829 WAS PAYABLE TO FINRA. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE AWC. THE AWC SIMULTANEOUSLY RESOLVED SIMILAR MATTERS BROUGHT BY NYSE ARCA, INC. AND NYSE AMERICAN LLC AND THE REMAINDER OF THE FINE AND DISGORGEMENT WAS ALLOCATED BETWEEN NYSE ARCA, INC. AND NYSE AMERICAN LLC.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATION AUTHORITY ("FINRA") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS, INC. ("THE FIRM") OVER-TENDERED SHARES IN 13 PARTIAL TENDER OFFERS FROM NOVEMBER 2017 THROUGH AUGUST 2022, IN VIOLATION OF RULE 14E-4 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ("EXCHANGE ACT") AND FINRA RULE 2010, AND FAILED TO HAVE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM OR WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH EXCHANGE ACT RULE 14E-4 FROM NOVEMBER 2017 THROUGH DECEMBER 2020, IN VIOLATION OF FINRA RULES 3110(A) AND (B) AND 2010.
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM ENTERED AN AWC UNDER WHICH IT AGREED TO BE CENSURED, PAY A $2.5 MILLION FINE, OF WHICH $833,334 WAS PAYABLE TO FINRA, AND PAY DISGORGEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,771,489, OF WHICH $1,923,829 WAS PAYABLE TO FINRA. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE AWC. THE AWC SIMULTANEOUSLY RESOLVED SIMILAR MATTERS BROUGHT BY NYSE ARCA, INC. AND NYSE AMERICAN LLC AND THE REMAINDER OF THE FINE AND DISGORGEMENT WAS ALLOCATED BETWEEN NYSE ARCA, INC. AND NYSE AMERICAN LLC.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
CENSURE; DISGORGEMENT
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/26/2023
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
NO. 2020066141101
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other
Other Product Types:
PARTIAL TENDER OFFERS
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATION AUTHORITY ("FINRA") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS, INC. ("THE FIRM") OVER-TENDERED SHARES
IN 13 PARTIAL TENDER OFFERS FROM NOVEMBER 2017 THROUGH AUGUST 2022, IN VIOLATION OF RULE 14E-4 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934 ("EXCHANGE ACT") AND FINRA RULE 2010, AND FAILED TO HAVE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM OR WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REASONABLY
DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH EXCHANGE ACT RULE 14E-4 FROM NOVEMBER 2017 THROUGH DECEMBER 2020, IN VIOLATION OF FINRA
RULES 3110(A) AND (B) AND 2010.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/26/2023
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 833,334.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM ENTERED AN AWC UNDER WHICH IT AGREED TO BE CENSURED, PAY A $2.5 MILLION
FINE, OF WHICH $833,334 WAS PAYABLE TO FINRA, AND PAY DISGORGEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,771,489, OF WHICH $1,923,829 WAS
PAYABLE TO FINRA. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE AWC. THE AWC SIMULTANEOUSLY RESOLVED SIMILAR
MATTERS BROUGHT BY NYSE ARCA, INC. AND NYSE AMERICAN LLC AND THE REMAINDER OF THE FINE AND DISGORGEMENT WAS ALLOCATED
BETWEEN NYSE ARCA, INC. AND NYSE AMERICAN LLC.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM ENTERED AN AWC UNDER WHICH IT AGREED TO BE CENSURED, PAY A $2.5 MILLION FINE,
OF WHICH $833,334 WAS PAYABLE TO FINRA, AND PAY DISGORGEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,771,489, OF WHICH $1,923,829 WAS PAYABLE TO
FINRA. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE AWC. THE AWC SIMULTANEOUSLY RESOLVED SIMILAR MATTERS BROUGHT BY
NYSE ARCA, INC. AND NYSE AMERICAN LLC AND THE REMAINDER OF THE FINE AND DISGORGEMENT WAS ALLOCATED BETWEEN NYSE ARCA, INC. AND
NYSE AMERICAN LLC.regulatory · block 28PDF pages 349–351
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 250,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS IN THE AWC, THE FIRM AGREED TO BE CENSURED AND PAY A $250,000 FINE. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE AWC.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY ("FINRA") ALLEGED THAT, FROM OCTOBER 2016 THROUGH JULY 2020, CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("THE FIRM") ISSUED APPROXIMATELY 37,000 INACCURATE TRADE CONFIRMATIONS TO CUSTOMERS FOR CERTAIN TRADES IN CONNECTION WITH THE FIRM'S PRINCIPAL TRADING ACTIVITY ON ITS ALTERNATIVE TRADING SYSTEM, IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 17(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ("EXCHANGE ACT"), EXCHANGE ACT RULE 17A-3(A)(8), EXCHANGE ACT RULE 10B-10, AND FINRA RULES 2232, 4511, AND 2010.
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS IN THE AWC, THE FIRM AGREED TO BE CENSURED AND PAY A $250,000 FINE. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE AWC.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
2.
Principal Sanction:
Censure
Other Sanctions:
FINE
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/11/2023
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2019062946601
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY ("FINRA") ALLEGED THAT, FROM OCTOBER 2016 THROUGH JULY 2020, CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS
INC. ("THE FIRM") ISSUED APPROXIMATELY 37,000 INACCURATE TRADE CONFIRMATIONS TO CUSTOMERS FOR CERTAIN TRADES IN CONNECTION WITH
THE FIRM'S PRINCIPAL TRADING ACTIVITY ON ITS ALTERNATIVE TRADING SYSTEM, IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 17(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934 ("EXCHANGE ACT"), EXCHANGE ACT RULE 17A-3(A)(8), EXCHANGE ACT RULE 10B-10, AND FINRA RULES 2232, 4511, AND 2010.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/11/2023
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 250,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS IN THE AWC, THE FIRM AGREED TO BE CENSURED AND PAY A $250,000 FINE. THE FINE WAS
PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE AWC.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS IN THE AWC, THE FIRM AGREED TO BE CENSURED AND PAY A $250,000 FINE. THE FINE WAS PAID IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE AWC.regulatory · block 29PDF pages 351–353
- Regulator name — filed text
- ICE FUTURES U.S.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 900,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Other
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE RULE VIOLATIONS, THE FIRM AGREED TO PAY A $900,000 FINE. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE DISCIPLINARY NOTICE.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE ICE FUTURES U.S. ("IFUS") BUSINESS CONDUCT COMMITTEE ("COMMITTEE") ALLEGED THAT, FROM AT LEAST 2015 THROUGH THE BEGINNING OF NOVEMBER 2022, CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS, INC. ("THE FIRM") MAY HAVE VIOLATED IFUS RULES 2.12 AND 6.15(A) BY MISREPORTING OPEN INTEREST AND LARGE TRADER POSITIONS. IFUS ALSO ALLEGED THAT CGMI MAY HAVE VIOLATED IFUS RULE 4.01(A) AND (B) BY FAILING TO DILIGENTLY SUPERVISE THE IFUS-RELATED ACTIVITIES OF ITS EMPLOYEES AND FAILING TO ESTABLISH, ADMINISTER, AND ENFORCE SUPERVISORY SYSTEMS, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES THAT ARE REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH IFUS RULES.
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGED RULE VIOLATIONS, THE FIRM AGREED TO PAY A $900,000 FINE. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE DISCIPLINARY NOTICE.
Full extracted filing text
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
ICE FUTURES U.S.
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
11/02/2023
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2023-002
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other
Other Product Types:
VARIOUS EXCHANGE FUTURES AND OPTIONS
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE ICE FUTURES U.S. ("IFUS") BUSINESS CONDUCT COMMITTEE ("COMMITTEE") ALLEGED THAT, FROM AT LEAST 2015 THROUGH THE BEGINNING OF
NOVEMBER 2022, CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS, INC. ("THE FIRM") MAY HAVE VIOLATED IFUS RULES 2.12 AND 6.15(A) BY MISREPORTING OPEN
INTEREST AND LARGE TRADER POSITIONS. IFUS ALSO ALLEGED THAT CGMI MAY HAVE VIOLATED IFUS RULE 4.01(A) AND (B) BY FAILING TO DILIGENTLY
SUPERVISE THE IFUS-RELATED ACTIVITIES OF ITS EMPLOYEES AND FAILING TO ESTABLISH, ADMINISTER, AND ENFORCE SUPERVISORY SYSTEMS,
POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES THAT ARE REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH IFUS RULES.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Other
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
11/02/2023
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 900,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGED RULE VIOLATIONS, THE FIRM AGREED TO PAY A $900,000 FINE. THE FINE WAS PAID IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE DISCIPLINARY NOTICE.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE RULE VIOLATIONS, THE FIRM AGREED TO PAY A $900,000 FINE. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
TERMS OF THE DISCIPLINARY NOTICE.regulatory · block 30PDF pages 353–355
- Regulator name — filed text
- ICE FUTURES EUROPE
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 738,422.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Other
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE FIRM AGREED TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS AND TO PAY A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF GBP 584,500 (APPROXIMATELY USD 738,422). THE FINE AMOUNT WAS DECREASED FROM GBP 835,000 (APPROXIMATELY USD 1,054,889) TO GBP 584,500 FOR EARLY SETTLEMENT. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE DISCIPLINARY NOTICE.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ICE FUTURES EUROPE (THE "EXCHANGE") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS, INC. (THE "FIRM") DID NOT COMPLY WITH EXCHANGE RULES C.4, G.17.5, AND P.2(A)(II) BY REPORTING INACCURATE CLIENT POSITIONS TO THE EXCHANGE AND ICE CLEAR EUROPE THROUGH ITS LARGE TRADER AND GROSS CUSTOMER MARGIN REPORTS. THE EXCHANGE ALSO ALLEGED THAT THE FIRM DID NOT HAVE ADEQUATE SYSTEMS AND CONTROLS IN PLACE TO ENSURE ACCURATE POSITION REPORTING IN VIOLATION OF EXCHANGE RULES A.11.1(A)(B) AND (D) AND B.3C(B).
Sanction detail — filed text
THE FIRM AGREED TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS AND TO PAY A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF GBP 584,500 (APPROXIMATELY USD 738,422). THE FINE AMOUNT WAS DECREASED FROM GBP 835,000 (APPROXIMATELY USD 1,054,889) TO GBP 584,500 FOR EARLY SETTLEMENT. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE DISCIPLINARY NOTICE.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) ICE FUTURES EUROPE 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/09/2023 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 23/172 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Commodity Option(s) Other Product Types: FUTURES - COMMODITY 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ICE FUTURES EUROPE (THE "EXCHANGE") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS, INC. (THE "FIRM") DID NOT COMPLY WITH EXCHANGE RULES C.4, G.17.5, AND P.2(A)(II) BY REPORTING INACCURATE CLIENT POSITIONS TO THE EXCHANGE AND ICE CLEAR EUROPE THROUGH ITS LARGE TRADER AND GROSS CUSTOMER MARGIN REPORTS. THE EXCHANGE ALSO ALLEGED THAT THE FIRM DID NOT HAVE ADEQUATE SYSTEMS AND CONTROLS IN PLACE TO ENSURE ACCURATE POSITION REPORTING IN VIOLATION OF EXCHANGE RULES A.11.1(A)(B) AND (D) AND B.3C(B). 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Other 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/09/2023 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 738,422.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: THE FIRM AGREED TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS AND TO PAY A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF GBP 584,500 (APPROXIMATELY USD 738,422). THE FINE AMOUNT WAS DECREASED FROM GBP 835,000 (APPROXIMATELY USD 1,054,889) TO GBP 584,500 FOR EARLY SETTLEMENT. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE DISCIPLINARY NOTICE. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). THE FIRM AGREED TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS AND TO PAY A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF GBP 584,500 (APPROXIMATELY USD 738,422). THE FINE AMOUNT WAS DECREASED FROM GBP 835,000 (APPROXIMATELY USD 1,054,889) TO GBP 584,500 FOR EARLY SETTLEMENT. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE DISCIPLINARY NOTICE.
regulatory · block 31PDF pages 355–356
- Regulator name — filed text
- CBOE FUTURES EXCHANGE, LLC ("CFE")
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 70,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
FIRM CONSENTED TO A FINE OF $70,000.00
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF CFE RULE 410A BY MISREPORTING OPEN INTEREST IN VARIOUS FUTURES CONTRACTS TO THE OPTIONS CLEARING CORPORATION AND CFE RULE 412B(A)(II) ON OR ABOUT MAY 18, 2022 THROUGH APRIL 4, 2023. ALSO, AN ALLEGED VIOLATION OF VIOLATING CFE RULE 501 BY FAILING TO PREPARE AND KEEP CURRENT ACCURATE BOOKS AND RECORDS FROM ON OR ABOUT MARCH 13, 2023 THROUGH ON OR ABOUT MAY 22, 2023
Sanction detail — filed text
FIRM CONSENTED TO A FINE OF $70,000.00
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
CBOE FUTURES EXCHANGE, LLC ("CFE")
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
06/18/2024
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
FILE NO. URE-289-09
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Futures - Commodity
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF CFE RULE 410A BY MISREPORTING OPEN INTEREST IN VARIOUS FUTURES CONTRACTS TO THE OPTIONS CLEARING
CORPORATION AND CFE RULE 412B(A)(II) ON OR ABOUT MAY 18, 2022 THROUGH APRIL 4, 2023. ALSO, AN ALLEGED VIOLATION OF VIOLATING CFE
RULE 501 BY FAILING TO PREPARE AND KEEP CURRENT ACCURATE BOOKS AND RECORDS FROM ON OR ABOUT MARCH 13, 2023 THROUGH ON OR ABOUT
MAY 22, 2023
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
06/18/2024
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 70,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
FIRM CONSENTED TO A FINE OF $70,000.00
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
FIRM CONSENTED TO A FINE OF $70,000.00regulatory · block 32PDF pages 356–358
- Regulator name — filed text
- NEW YORK MERCANTILE EXCHANGE
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 35,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Other
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM AGREED TO A SETTLEMENT UNDER WHICH IT PAID A $35,000 FINE. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE DISCIPLINARY NOTICE.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE NEW YORK MERCANTILE EXCHANGE ("NYMEX") BUSINESS CONDUCT COMMITTEE ("COMMITTEE") FOUND THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS, INC. ("THE FIRM") (1) SUBMITTED INACCURATE LARGE TRADER POSITION REPORTS TO THE EXCHANGE, FAILED TO PROVIDE THE EXCHANGE WITH LARGE TRADER CORRECTIONS; AND FAILED TO SUBMIT POSITION CHANGE DATA TO THE CLEARING HOUSE IN A TIMELY MANNER IN VIOLATION OF NYMEX RULES 561 AND 811; (2) SUBMITTED AN OPEN INTEREST ADJUSTMENT REPRESENTING A DECREASE GREATER THAN TWO PERCENT OF OPEN INTEREST IN VIOLATION OF NYMEX RULE 854.B; AND (3) SUBMITTED ADJUSTMENTS TO RE-OPEN POSITIONS IN CERTAIN FUTURES IN VIOLATION OF NYMEX RULE 854.C
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM AGREED TO A SETTLEMENT UNDER WHICH IT PAID A $35,000 FINE. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE DISCIPLINARY NOTICE.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
NEW YORK MERCANTILE EXCHANGE
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/18/2024
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
NYMEX 23-1708-BC
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE NEW YORK MERCANTILE EXCHANGE ("NYMEX") BUSINESS CONDUCT COMMITTEE ("COMMITTEE") FOUND THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS, INC.
("THE FIRM") (1) SUBMITTED INACCURATE LARGE TRADER POSITION REPORTS TO THE EXCHANGE, FAILED TO PROVIDE THE EXCHANGE WITH LARGE
TRADER CORRECTIONS; AND FAILED TO SUBMIT POSITION CHANGE DATA TO THE CLEARING HOUSE IN A TIMELY MANNER IN VIOLATION OF NYMEX
RULES 561 AND 811; (2) SUBMITTED AN OPEN INTEREST ADJUSTMENT REPRESENTING A DECREASE GREATER THAN TWO PERCENT OF OPEN INTEREST
IN VIOLATION OF NYMEX RULE 854.B; AND (3) SUBMITTED ADJUSTMENTS TO RE-OPEN POSITIONS IN CERTAIN FUTURES IN VIOLATION OF NYMEX RULE
854.C
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Other
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/18/2024
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 35,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM AGREED TO A SETTLEMENT UNDER WHICH IT PAID A $35,000 FINE. THE FINE WAS
PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE DISCIPLINARY NOTICE.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM AGREED TO A SETTLEMENT UNDER WHICH IT PAID A $35,000 FINE. THE FINE WAS PAID IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE DISCIPLINARY NOTICE.regulatory · block 33PDF pages 358–360
- Regulator name — filed text
- CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 30,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Other
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM AGREED TO A SETTLEMENT UNDER WHICH IT PAID A $30,000 FINE. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE DISCIPLINARY NOTICE.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC. ("CME") BUSINESS CONDUCT COMMITTEE ("COMMITTEE") FOUND THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS, INC. ("THE FIRM") (1) SUBMITTED INACCURATE LARGE TRADER POSITION REPORTS TO THE EXCHANGE, FAILED TO PROVIDE THE EXCHANGE WITH LARGE TRADER CORRECTIONS; AND FAILED TO SUBMIT POSITION CHANGE DATA TO THE CLEARING HOUSE IN A TIMELY MANNER IN VIOLATION OF CME RULES 561 AND 811; AND (2) SUBMITTED ADJUSTMENTS TO RE-OPEN POSITIONS IN CERTAIN FUTURES AND OPTIONS IN VIOLATION OF CME RULE 854.C..
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM AGREED TO A SETTLEMENT UNDER WHICH IT PAID A $30,000 FINE. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE DISCIPLINARY NOTICE.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC.
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/18/2024
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
CME 23-1708-BC
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC. ("CME") BUSINESS CONDUCT COMMITTEE ("COMMITTEE") FOUND THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS, INC.
("THE FIRM") (1) SUBMITTED INACCURATE LARGE TRADER POSITION REPORTS TO THE EXCHANGE, FAILED TO PROVIDE THE EXCHANGE WITH LARGE
TRADER CORRECTIONS; AND FAILED TO SUBMIT POSITION CHANGE DATA TO THE CLEARING HOUSE IN A TIMELY MANNER IN VIOLATION OF CME RULES
561 AND 811; AND (2) SUBMITTED ADJUSTMENTS TO RE-OPEN POSITIONS IN CERTAIN FUTURES AND OPTIONS IN VIOLATION OF CME RULE 854.C..
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Other
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/18/2024
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 30,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM AGREED TO A SETTLEMENT UNDER WHICH IT PAID A $30,000 FINE. THE FINE WAS
PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE DISCIPLINARY NOTICE.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM AGREED TO A SETTLEMENT UNDER WHICH IT PAID A $30,000 FINE. THE FINE WAS PAID IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE DISCIPLINARY NOTICE.regulatory · block 34PDF pages 360–362
- Regulator name — filed text
- CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 30,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Other
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM AGREED TO A SETTLEMENT UNDER WHICH IT PAID A $30,000 FINE. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE DISCIPLINARY NOTICE.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE ("CBOT") BUSINESS CONDUCT COMMITTEE ("COMMITTEE") FOUND THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS, INC. ("THE FIRM") (1) SUBMITTED INACCURATE LARGE TRADER POSITION REPORTS TO THE EXCHANGE, FAILED TO PROVIDE THE EXCHANGE WITH LARGE TRADER CORRECTIONS; AND FAILED TO SUBMIT POSITION CHANGE DATA TO THE CLEARING HOUSE IN A TIMELY MANNER IN VIOLATION OF CBOT RULES 561 AND 811; AND (2) SUBMITTED ADJUSTMENTS TO RE-OPEN POSITIONS IN CERTAIN FUTURES AND OPTIONS IN VIOLATION OF CBOT RULE 854.C.
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM AGREED TO A SETTLEMENT UNDER WHICH IT PAID A $30,000 FINE. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE DISCIPLINARY NOTICE.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/18/2024
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
CBOT 23-1708-BC
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE ("CBOT") BUSINESS CONDUCT COMMITTEE ("COMMITTEE") FOUND THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS, INC. ("THE
FIRM") (1) SUBMITTED INACCURATE LARGE TRADER POSITION REPORTS TO THE EXCHANGE, FAILED TO PROVIDE THE EXCHANGE WITH LARGE TRADER
CORRECTIONS; AND FAILED TO SUBMIT POSITION CHANGE DATA TO THE CLEARING HOUSE IN A TIMELY MANNER IN VIOLATION OF CBOT RULES 561
AND 811; AND (2) SUBMITTED ADJUSTMENTS TO RE-OPEN POSITIONS IN CERTAIN FUTURES AND OPTIONS IN VIOLATION OF CBOT RULE 854.C.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Other
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/18/2024
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 30,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM AGREED TO A SETTLEMENT UNDER WHICH IT PAID A $30,000 FINE. THE FINE WAS
PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE DISCIPLINARY NOTICE.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM AGREED TO A SETTLEMENT UNDER WHICH IT PAID A $30,000 FINE. THE FINE WAS PAID IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE DISCIPLINARY NOTICE.regulatory · block 35PDF pages 362–364
- Regulator name — filed text
- COMMODITY EXCHANGE
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 35,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Other
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM AGREED TO A SETTLEMENT UNDER WHICH IT PAID A $35,000 FINE. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE DISCIPLINARY NOTICE.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ("COMEX") BUSINESS CONDUCT COMMITTEE ("COMMITTEE") FOUND THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS, INC. ("THE FIRM") (1) SUBMITTED INACCURATE LARGE TRADER POSITION REPORTS TO THE EXCHANGE, FAILED TO PROVIDE THE EXCHANGE WITH LARGE TRADER CORRECTIONS; AND FAILED TO SUBMIT POSITION CHANGE DATA TO THE CLEARING HOUSE IN A TIMELY MANNER IN VIOLATION OF COMEX RULES 561 AND 811; (2) SUBMITTED AN OPEN INTEREST ADJUSTMENT REPRESENTING A DECREASE GREATER THAN TWO PERCENT OF OPEN INTEREST IN VIOLATION OF COMEX RULE 854.B; AND (3) SUBMITTED ADJUSTMENTS TO RE-OPEN POSITIONS IN CERTAIN FUTURES IN VIOLATION OF COMEX RULE 854.C.
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM AGREED TO A SETTLEMENT UNDER WHICH IT PAID A $35,000 FINE. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE DISCIPLINARY NOTICE.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
COMMODITY EXCHANGE
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/18/2024
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
COMEX 23-1708-BC
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ("COMEX") BUSINESS CONDUCT COMMITTEE ("COMMITTEE") FOUND THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS, INC. ("THE
FIRM") (1) SUBMITTED INACCURATE LARGE TRADER POSITION REPORTS TO THE EXCHANGE, FAILED TO PROVIDE THE EXCHANGE WITH LARGE TRADER
CORRECTIONS; AND FAILED TO SUBMIT POSITION CHANGE DATA TO THE CLEARING HOUSE IN A TIMELY MANNER IN VIOLATION OF COMEX RULES 561
AND 811; (2) SUBMITTED AN OPEN INTEREST ADJUSTMENT REPRESENTING A DECREASE GREATER THAN TWO PERCENT OF OPEN INTEREST IN
VIOLATION OF COMEX RULE 854.B; AND (3) SUBMITTED ADJUSTMENTS TO RE-OPEN POSITIONS IN CERTAIN FUTURES IN VIOLATION OF COMEX RULE
854.C.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Other
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/18/2024
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 35,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM AGREED TO A SETTLEMENT UNDER WHICH IT PAID A $35,000 FINE. THE FINE WAS
PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE DISCIPLINARY NOTICE.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM AGREED TO A SETTLEMENT UNDER WHICH IT PAID A $35,000 FINE. THE FINE WAS PAID IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE DISCIPLINARY NOTICE.regulatory · block 36PDF pages 364–365
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 1,400,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS IN THE AWC, THE FIRM AGREED TO BE CENSURED AND PAY A $1,400,000 FINE. THE FINE WILL BE PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE AWC.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY ("FINRA") ALLEGED THAT, FROM OCTOBER 2012 THROUGH MARCH 2021, CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("THE FIRM") FAILED TO COLLECT INITIAL AND MAINTENANCE MARGIN ON OVER-THE-COUNTER EQUITY OPTION CONTRACTS IT ENTERED WITH TWO AFFILIATED ENTITIES, RESULTING IN VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 7(C), 15(C)(3) AND 17(A)(1) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ("EXCHANGE ACT"), EXCHANGE ACT RULES 15C3-1(C), 17A-3 AND 17A-5, FINRA RULES 4210, 4511 AND 2010 AND SECTION 220.8 OF REGULATION T OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM.
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS IN THE AWC, THE FIRM AGREED TO BE CENSURED AND PAY A $1,400,000 FINE. THE FINE WILL BE PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE AWC.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
CENSURE
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
10/07/2024
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
NO. 2021070664101
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Options
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY ("FINRA") ALLEGED THAT, FROM OCTOBER 2012 THROUGH MARCH 2021, CITIGROUP GLOBAL
MARKETS INC. ("THE FIRM") FAILED TO COLLECT INITIAL AND MAINTENANCE MARGIN ON OVER-THE-COUNTER EQUITY OPTION CONTRACTS IT ENTERED
WITH TWO AFFILIATED ENTITIES, RESULTING IN VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 7(C), 15(C)(3) AND 17(A)(1) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
("EXCHANGE ACT"), EXCHANGE ACT RULES 15C3-1(C), 17A-3 AND 17A-5, FINRA RULES 4210, 4511 AND 2010 AND SECTION 220.8 OF REGULATION T
OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
10/07/2024
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 1,400,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS IN THE AWC, THE FIRM AGREED TO BE CENSURED AND PAY A $1,400,000 FINE. THE FINE WILL
BE PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE AWC.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS IN THE AWC, THE FIRM AGREED TO BE CENSURED AND PAY A $1,400,000 FINE. THE FINE WILL BE
PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE AWC.regulatory · block 37PDF pages 365–367
- Regulator name — filed text
- NASDAQ STOCK MARKET LLC
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 60,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM ENTERED AN AWC UNDER WHICH IT AGREED TO BE CENSURED AND PAY A $60,000 FINE. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE AWC.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE NASDAQ STOCK MARKET LLC ("NASDAQ") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS, INC. ("THE FIRM") (1) FAILED TO SATISFY ITS TWO-SIDED CONTINUOUS QUOTING OBLIGATION FROM OCTOBER 1, 2019 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2020, IN VIOLATION OF NASDAQ RULE 4613(A), (2) SUBMITTED BID/OFFER INTEREST OUTSIDE OF THE DESIGNATED PERCENTAGE FROM JANUARY 1, 2021 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021, IN VIOLATION OF NASDAQ RULE EQUITY 2, SECTION 5(A)(2), AND (3) FAILED TO MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH NASDAQ RULES 4613(A) AND EQUITY 2, SECTION 5(A)(2) FROM OCTOBER 1, 2019 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021, IN VIOLATION OF NASDAQ RULES 3010 AND 2010A (FOR CONDUCT PRIOR TO DECEMBER 6, 2019) AND GENERAL 9, SECTIONS 20(A) AND 1(A) (FOR CONDUCT ON OR AFTER DECEMBER 6, 2019).
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM ENTERED AN AWC UNDER WHICH IT AGREED TO BE CENSURED AND PAY A $60,000 FINE. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE AWC.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
NASDAQ STOCK MARKET LLC
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
CENSURE
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
11/15/2024
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
NO. 2020.06.0171
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Equity Listed (Common & Preferred Stock)
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE NASDAQ STOCK MARKET LLC ("NASDAQ") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS, INC. ("THE FIRM") (1) FAILED TO SATISFY ITS TWO-SIDED
CONTINUOUS QUOTING OBLIGATION FROM OCTOBER 1, 2019 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2020, IN VIOLATION OF NASDAQ RULE 4613(A), (2) SUBMITTED
BID/OFFER INTEREST OUTSIDE OF THE DESIGNATED PERCENTAGE FROM JANUARY 1, 2021 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021, IN VIOLATION OF NASDAQ RULE
EQUITY 2, SECTION 5(A)(2), AND (3) FAILED TO MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH NASDAQ
RULES 4613(A) AND EQUITY 2, SECTION 5(A)(2) FROM OCTOBER 1, 2019 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021, IN VIOLATION OF NASDAQ RULES 3010 AND 2010A
(FOR CONDUCT PRIOR TO DECEMBER 6, 2019) AND GENERAL 9, SECTIONS 20(A) AND 1(A) (FOR CONDUCT ON OR AFTER DECEMBER 6, 2019).
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
11/15/2024
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 60,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM ENTERED AN AWC UNDER WHICH IT AGREED TO BE CENSURED AND PAY A $60,000
FINE. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE AWC.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM ENTERED AN AWC UNDER WHICH IT AGREED TO BE CENSURED AND PAY A $60,000 FINE.
THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE AWC.regulatory · block 38PDF pages 367–369
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 100,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS IN THE AWC, THE FIRM AGREED TO BE CENSURED AND PAY A $100,000 FINE. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE AWC.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY ("FINRA") ALLEGED THAT, FROM APRIL 2015 THROUGH JUNE 2023, CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("THE FIRM") PERMITTED CERTAIN ASSOCIATED PERSONS TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES REQUIRING QUALIFICATION AS A MUNICIPAL SECURITIES REPRESENTATIVE WHEN THEY WERE NOT QUALIFIED TO ACT IN THAT CAPACITY, IN VIOLATION OF MSRB RULES G-2 AND G-3.
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS IN THE AWC, THE FIRM AGREED TO BE CENSURED AND PAY A $100,000 FINE. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE AWC.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
CENSURE
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
12/31/2024
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
NO. 2023080783201
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY ("FINRA") ALLEGED THAT, FROM APRIL 2015 THROUGH JUNE 2023, CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS
INC. ("THE FIRM") PERMITTED CERTAIN ASSOCIATED PERSONS TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES REQUIRING QUALIFICATION AS A MUNICIPAL SECURITIES
REPRESENTATIVE WHEN THEY WERE NOT QUALIFIED TO ACT IN THAT CAPACITY, IN VIOLATION OF MSRB RULES G-2 AND G-3.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
12/31/2024
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 100,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS IN THE AWC, THE FIRM AGREED TO BE CENSURED AND PAY A $100,000 FINE. THE FINE WAS
PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE AWC.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS IN THE AWC, THE FIRM AGREED TO BE CENSURED AND PAY A $100,000 FINE. THE FINE WAS PAID IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE AWC.regulatory · block 39PDF pages 369–371
- Regulator name — filed text
- CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 50,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Settled
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM AGREED TO PAY THE $50,000 FINE.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
PURSUANT TO AN OFFER OF SETTLEMENT IN WHICH CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE RULE VIOLATIONS UPON WHICH THE PENALTY IS BASED, ON MARCH 18, 2021, THE CLEARING HOUSE RISK COMMITTEE FOUND THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. VIOLATED CBOT RULES 930.E.2., 970.A.4., 971.A.2.A. B. AND C. AND 980.B.2. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SETTLEMENT OFFER, THE COMMITTEE FINED THE FIRM $50,000.
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM AGREED TO PAY THE $50,000 FINE.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 03/19/2021 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 21-CH-2101 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): PURSUANT TO AN OFFER OF SETTLEMENT IN WHICH CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE RULE VIOLATIONS UPON WHICH THE PENALTY IS BASED, ON MARCH 18, 2021, THE CLEARING HOUSE RISK COMMITTEE FOUND THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. VIOLATED CBOT RULES 930.E.2., 970.A.4., 971.A.2.A. B. AND C. AND 980.B.2. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SETTLEMENT OFFER, THE COMMITTEE FINED THE FIRM $50,000. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Settled 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 03/19/2021 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 50,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM AGREED TO PAY THE $50,000 FINE. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM AGREED TO PAY THE $50,000 FINE.
regulatory · block 40PDF pages 371–373
- Regulator name — filed text
- EUROPEAN COMMISSION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 310,776,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Settled
Action status / disposition — filed text
ON MAY 16, 2019, THE COMMISSION ADOPTED A DECISION FINDING CITIGROUP LIABLE FOR SHARING SENSITIVE INFORMATION AND OCCASIONALLY COORDINATING TRADING STRATEGIES WITH COMPETITORS AT UBS, BARCLAYS, RBS, AND JPM BETWEEN DECEMBER 18, 2007 AND JANUARY 31, 2013. THE COMMISSION FOUND THAT, THROUGH THIS CONDUCT, CITIGROUP HAD VIOLATED ARTICLE 101 OF THE TREATY ON THE FUNCTIONING OF THE EUROPEAN UNION. THE DECISION IMPOSED A FINE ON CITIGROUP OF EUR 310,776,000. THIS FINE INCLUDES A 20% REDUCTION FOR COOPERATION WITHIN THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION'S LENIENCY PROCESS AND A 10 % DISCOUNT FOR ACCEPTING TO SETTLE THE CASE, AS WELL AS IMMUNITY FROM FINES FOR A PERIOD OF 27 MONTHS FOR WHICH CITIGROUP WAS THE FIRST BANK TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ON MAY 16, 2019, THE COMMISSION ADOPTED A DECISION FINDING CITIGROUP LIABLE FOR SHARING SENSITIVE INFORMATION AND OCCASIONALLY COORDINATING TRADING STRATEGIES WITH COMPETITORS AT UBS, BARCLAYS, RBS, AND JPM BETWEEN DECEMBER 18, 2007 AND JANUARY 31, 2013. THE COMMISSION FOUND THAT, THROUGH THIS CONDUCT, CITIGROUP HAD VIOLATED ARTICLE 101 OF THE TREATY ON THE FUNCTIONING OF THE EUROPEAN UNION. THE DECISION IMPOSED A FINE ON CITIGROUP OF EUR 310,776,000. THIS FINE INCLUDES A 20% REDUCTION FOR COOPERATION WITHIN THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION'S LENIENCY PROCESS AND A 10 % DISCOUNT FOR ACCEPTING TO SETTLE THE CASE, AS WELL AS IMMUNITY FROM FINES FOR A PERIOD OF 27 MONTHS FOR WHICH CITIGROUP WAS THE FIRST BANK TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE.
Sanction detail — filed text
ON MAY 16, 2019, THE COMMISSION ADOPTED A DECISION FINDING CITIGROUP LIABLE FOR SHARING SENSITIVE INFORMATION AND OCCASIONALLY COORDINATING TRADING STRATEGIES WITH COMPETITORS AT UBS, BARCLAYS, RBS, AND JPM BETWEEN DECEMBER 18, 2007 AND JANUARY 31, 2013. THE COMMISSION FOUND THAT, THROUGH THIS CONDUCT, CITIGROUP HAD VIOLATED ARTICLE 101 OF THE TREATY ON THE FUNCTIONING OF THE EUROPEAN UNION. THE DECISION IMPOSED A FINE ON CITIGROUP OF EUR 310,776,000. THIS FINE INCLUDES A 20% REDUCTION FOR COOPERATION WITHIN THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION'S LENIENCY PROCESS AND A 10 % DISCOUNT FOR ACCEPTING TO SETTLE THE CASE, AS WELL AS IMMUNITY FROM FINES FOR A PERIOD OF 27 MONTHS FOR WHICH CITIGROUP WAS THE FIRST BANK TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE CRD Number: This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: CITIBANK, NA (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) CRD Number: This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: CITIGROUP, INC. (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) EUROPEAN COMMISSION 2. Principal Sanction: Other Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 10/27/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: AT.40135 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: SPOT FX SETTLEMENT 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ON MAY 16, 2019, THE COMMISSION ADOPTED A DECISION FINDING CITIGROUP LIABLE FOR SHARING SENSITIVE INFORMATION AND OCCASIONALLY COORDINATING TRADING STRATEGIES WITH COMPETITORS AT UBS, BARCLAYS, RBS, AND JPM BETWEEN DECEMBER 18, 2007 AND JANUARY 31, 2013. THE COMMISSION FOUND THAT, THROUGH THIS CONDUCT, CITIGROUP HAD VIOLATED ARTICLE 101 OF THE TREATY ON THE FUNCTIONING OF THE EUROPEAN UNION. THE DECISION IMPOSED A FINE ON CITIGROUP OF EUR 310,776,000. THIS FINE INCLUDES A 20% REDUCTION FOR COOPERATION WITHIN THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION'S LENIENCY PROCESS AND A 10 % DISCOUNT FOR ACCEPTING TO SETTLE THE CASE, AS WELL AS IMMUNITY FROM FINES FOR A PERIOD OF 27 MONTHS FOR WHICH CITIGROUP WAS THE FIRST BANK TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Settled 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/16/2019 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 310,776,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: AMOUNT IN EUR. Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: ON MAY 16, 2019, THE COMMISSION ADOPTED A DECISION FINDING CITIGROUP LIABLE FOR SHARING SENSITIVE INFORMATION AND OCCASIONALLY COORDINATING TRADING STRATEGIES WITH COMPETITORS AT UBS, BARCLAYS, RBS, AND JPM BETWEEN DECEMBER 18, 2007 AND JANUARY 31, 2013. THE COMMISSION FOUND THAT, THROUGH THIS CONDUCT, CITIGROUP HAD VIOLATED ARTICLE 101 OF THE TREATY ON THE FUNCTIONING OF THE EUROPEAN UNION. THE DECISION IMPOSED A FINE ON CITIGROUP OF EUR 310,776,000. THIS FINE INCLUDES A 20% REDUCTION FOR COOPERATION WITHIN THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION'S LENIENCY PROCESS AND A 10 % DISCOUNT FOR ACCEPTING TO SETTLE THE CASE, AS WELL AS IMMUNITY FROM FINES FOR A PERIOD OF 27 MONTHS FOR WHICH CITIGROUP WAS THE FIRST BANK TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). ON MAY 16, 2019, THE COMMISSION ADOPTED A DECISION FINDING CITIGROUP LIABLE FOR SHARING SENSITIVE INFORMATION AND OCCASIONALLY COORDINATING TRADING STRATEGIES WITH COMPETITORS AT UBS, BARCLAYS, RBS, AND JPM BETWEEN DECEMBER 18, 2007 AND JANUARY 31, 2013. THE COMMISSION FOUND THAT, THROUGH THIS CONDUCT, CITIGROUP HAD VIOLATED ARTICLE 101 OF THE TREATY ON THE FUNCTIONING OF THE EUROPEAN UNION. THE DECISION IMPOSED A FINE ON CITIGROUP OF EUR 310,776,000. THIS FINE INCLUDES A 20% REDUCTION FOR COOPERATION WITHIN THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION'S LENIENCY PROCESS AND A 10 % DISCOUNT FOR ACCEPTING TO SETTLE THE CASE, AS WELL AS IMMUNITY FROM FINES FOR A PERIOD OF 27 MONTHS FOR WHICH CITIGROUP WAS THE FIRST BANK TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE.
regulatory · block 41PDF pages 373–375
- Regulator name — filed text
- COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 1,500,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING ANY OF THE CONCLUSIONS OR FINDINGS IN THE ORDER, CGMI CONSENTED TO: (A) THE ENTRY OF THE CFTC'S FINDINGS; (B) CEASE AND DESIST FROM VIOLATING SECTION 4G(A) OF THE ACT, AND CFTC REGULATIONS 1.31(C), 17.00(A)(1), AND 166.3, (C) PAY A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500,000, AND (D) COMPLY WITH CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND UNDERTAKINGS.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION ("CFTC") ENTERED INTO A SETTLEMENT ORDER ("ORDER") WITH CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. ("CGMI") SETTLING AN ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION THAT FOUND CGMI (A) FROM AT LEAST 2015 TO NOVEMBER 2022, FAILED TO FILE ACCURATE LARGE TRADER REPORTS, IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 4G(A) OF THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT ("ACT") AND CFTC REGULATION 17.00(A)(1); (B) FAILED TO MAINTAIN RELIABLE REGULATORY RECORDS REGARDING A TEN-WEEK PERIOD IN 2023, IN VIOLATION OF CFTC REGULATION 1.31(C); AND (C) FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SUPERVISORY CONTROLS TO DETECT AND PREVENT CERTAIN REGULATORY REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING ISSUES, IN VIOLATION OF CFTC REGULATION 166.3.
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING ANY OF THE CONCLUSIONS OR FINDINGS IN THE ORDER, CGMI CONSENTED TO: (A) THE ENTRY OF THE CFTC'S FINDINGS; (B) CEASE AND DESIST FROM VIOLATING SECTION 4G(A) OF THE ACT, AND CFTC REGULATIONS 11.31(C), 17.00(A)(1), AND 166.3, (C) PAY A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500,000, AND (D) COMPLY WITH CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND UNDERTAKINGS.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
CEASE AND DESIST; UNDERTAKING
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/04/2025
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
25-02
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION ("CFTC") ENTERED INTO A SETTLEMENT ORDER ("ORDER") WITH CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
("CGMI") SETTLING AN ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION THAT FOUND CGMI (A) FROM AT LEAST 2015 TO NOVEMBER 2022, FAILED TO FILE ACCURATE LARGE
TRADER REPORTS, IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 4G(A) OF THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT ("ACT") AND CFTC REGULATION 17.00(A)(1); (B) FAILED TO
MAINTAIN RELIABLE REGULATORY RECORDS REGARDING A TEN-WEEK PERIOD IN 2023, IN VIOLATION OF CFTC REGULATION 1.31(C); AND (C) FAILED
TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SUPERVISORY CONTROLS TO DETECT AND PREVENT CERTAIN REGULATORY REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING ISSUES, IN
VIOLATION OF CFTC REGULATION 166.3.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Order
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/04/2025
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 1,500,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
UNDERTAKINGS
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING ANY OF THE CONCLUSIONS OR FINDINGS IN THE ORDER, CGMI CONSENTED TO: (A) THE ENTRY OF THE CFTC'S
FINDINGS; (B) CEASE AND DESIST FROM VIOLATING SECTION 4G(A) OF THE ACT, AND CFTC REGULATIONS 11.31(C), 17.00(A)(1), AND 166.3, (C)
PAY A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500,000, AND (D) COMPLY WITH CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND UNDERTAKINGS.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING ANY OF THE CONCLUSIONS OR FINDINGS IN THE ORDER, CGMI CONSENTED TO: (A) THE ENTRY OF THE CFTC'S
FINDINGS; (B) CEASE AND DESIST FROM VIOLATING SECTION 4G(A) OF THE ACT, AND CFTC REGULATIONS 1.31(C), 17.00(A)(1), AND 166.3, (C) PAY A
CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500,000, AND (D) COMPLY WITH CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND UNDERTAKINGS.regulatory · block 42PDF pages 375–376
- Regulator name — filed text
- ICE FUTURES U.S., INC.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 10,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 15, 2025, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A SUMMARY FINE OF $10,000 BY THE MARKET REGULATION DEPARTMENT OF IFUS IN CONNECTION WITH ALLEGATIONS THAT IT FAILED TO TIMELY DELIVER ALLOWANCES IN SATISFACTION OF ITS ENTIRE DELIVERY OBLIGATION FOR THE DECEMBER 2024 CALIFORNIA CARBON ALLOWANCE VINTAGE 2024 FUTURE DELIVERY OBLIGATION, ON DECEMBER 27, 2024, IN VIOLATION OF IFUS RULE 18.06(A). CGMI ULTIMATELY FULFILLED ITS DELIVERY OBLIGATION AND SELF-REPORTED THE MATTER TO IFUS.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ICE FUTURES U.S., INC. ("IFUS") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. (THE "FIRM") FAILED TO TIMELY DELIVER ALLOWANCES IN SATISFACTION OF ITS ENTIRE DELIVERY OBLIGATION FOR THE DECEMBER 2024 CALIFORNIA CARBON ALLOWANCE VINTAGE 2024 FUTURE DELIVERY OBLIGATION, ON DECEMBER 27, 2024, IN VIOLATION OF IFUS RULE 18.06(A). CGMI ULTIMATELY FULFILLED ITS DELIVERY OBLIGATION AND SELF- REPORTED THE MATTER TO IFUS.
Sanction detail — filed text
THE FINE WAS PAID ON OCTOBER 16, 2025.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
ICE FUTURES U.S., INC.
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other
Other Sanctions:
SUMMARY FINE
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
10/15/2025
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2025-001
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Futures - Commodity
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
ICE FUTURES U.S., INC. ("IFUS") ALLEGED THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. (THE "FIRM") FAILED TO TIMELY DELIVER ALLOWANCES IN
SATISFACTION OF ITS ENTIRE DELIVERY OBLIGATION FOR THE DECEMBER 2024 CALIFORNIA CARBON ALLOWANCE VINTAGE 2024 FUTURE DELIVERY
OBLIGATION, ON DECEMBER 27, 2024, IN VIOLATION OF IFUS RULE 18.06(A). CGMI ULTIMATELY FULFILLED ITS DELIVERY OBLIGATION AND SELF-
REPORTED THE MATTER TO IFUS.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Order
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
10/15/2025
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 10,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
THE FINE WAS PAID ON OCTOBER 16, 2025.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 15, 2025, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A SUMMARY FINE OF $10,000 BY THE MARKET REGULATION DEPARTMENT OF IFUS IN
CONNECTION WITH ALLEGATIONS THAT IT FAILED TO TIMELY DELIVER ALLOWANCES IN SATISFACTION OF ITS ENTIRE DELIVERY OBLIGATION FOR THE
DECEMBER 2024 CALIFORNIA CARBON ALLOWANCE VINTAGE 2024 FUTURE DELIVERY OBLIGATION, ON DECEMBER 27, 2024, IN VIOLATION OF IFUS
RULE 18.06(A). CGMI ULTIMATELY FULFILLED ITS DELIVERY OBLIGATION AND SELF-REPORTED THE MATTER TO IFUS.regulatory · block 43PDF pages 376–379
- Regulator name — filed text
- CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 150,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Decision
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE RULE VIOLATION OR FACTUAL FINDINGS IN THE DECISION, THE FIRM AGREED TO PAY A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE DECISION. DRP Pages
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE ("CBOT") BUSINESS CONDUCT COMMITTEE ("COMMITTEE") FOUND THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS, INC. ("THE FIRM") CONTRACTUALLY AGREED TO A PERIOD OF TIME DURING WHICH THE FIRM'S FULL DISCRETION TO DETERMINE WHEN AND UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCE POSITIONS COULD BE LIQUIDATED WAS RESTRICTED, IN VIOLATION OF CBOT RULE 930.K.
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE RULE VIOLATION OR FACTUAL FINDINGS IN THE DECISION, THE FIRM AGREED TO PAY A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE DECISION.
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Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
12/10/2025
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
CBOT 25-1882-BC
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE ("CBOT") BUSINESS CONDUCT COMMITTEE ("COMMITTEE") FOUND THAT CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS, INC. ("THE
FIRM") CONTRACTUALLY AGREED TO A PERIOD OF TIME DURING WHICH THE FIRM'S FULL DISCRETION TO DETERMINE WHEN AND UNDER WHAT
CIRCUMSTANCE POSITIONS COULD BE LIQUIDATED WAS RESTRICTED, IN VIOLATION OF CBOT RULE 930.K.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Decision
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
12/10/2025
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 150,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE RULE VIOLATION OR FACTUAL FINDINGS IN THE DECISION, THE FIRM AGREED TO PAY A FINE IN THE
AMOUNT OF $150,000. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE DECISION.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE RULE VIOLATION OR FACTUAL FINDINGS IN THE DECISION, THE FIRM AGREED TO PAY A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF
$150,000. THE FINE WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE DECISION.
DRP Pagescivil judicial · block 1PDF pages 379–380
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Item 11.H. of Part 1A or Item 2.F. of Part 1B of Form ADV. Civil Judicial Check Part 1A item(s) being responded to: 11.H(1)(a) 11.H(1)(b) 11.H(1)(c) 11.H(2) Check Part 1B item(s) being responded to: 2.F(1) 2.F(2) 2.F(3) 2.F(4) 2.F(5) Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Item 11.H. of Part 1A or Item 2.F. of Part 1B. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. Unrelated civil judicial actions must be reported on separate DRPs. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE CRD Number: 4987758 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: Cohen, Rose (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.H. (1)(a), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Court Action initiated by: (Name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, SRO, commodities exchange, agency, firm, private plaintiff, etc.) 2. Principal Relief Sought: Other Relief Sought: 3. Filing Date of Court Action (MM/DD/YYYY): 01/11/2017 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Principal Product Type: Other Product Types: 5. Formal Action was brought in (include name of Federal, State or Foreign Court, Location of Court - City or County and State or Country, Docket/Case Number): 6. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the civil judicial action (if applicable): CLAIMANT ALLEGES REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE BREACHED FIDUCIARY DUTIES IN CONNECTION WITH HER ACCOUNTS. ACTIVITY DATES 2004-2010. DAMAGE AMOUNT REQUESTED - $5,385,670.42 7. Describe the allegations related to this civil action (your response must fit within the space provided): CLAIMANT ALLEGES REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE BREACHED FIDUCIARY DUTIES IN CONNECTION WITH HER ACCOUNTS. ACTIVITY DATES 2004-2010. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, action appealed to (provide name of court) and Date Appeal Filed (MM/DD/YYYY): 10. If pending, date notice/process was served (MM/DD/YYYY): 01/11/2017 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 14 only. 11. How was matter resolved: 12. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 13. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered or Relief Granted(check appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions: C. Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement, or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: 14. Provide a brief summary of circumstances related to the action(s), allegation(s), disposition(s) and/or finding(s) disclosed above (your response must fit within the space provided). REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE STRENUOUSLY DENIES ALLEGATION.
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