Robinhood Markets Settles with SEC for $45 Million
Robinhood Markets, known for its online trading platform, has agreed to a $45 million settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following accusations of failing to adhere to several regulatory requirements. Announced on Monday by the SEC, the charges involve issues with record keeping, trading data reporting, and adherence to various trading rules.
Details of the SEC Violations
The SEC’s investigation revealed that Robinhood Securities LLC and Robinhood Financial LLC did not comply with multiple regulatory demands. These included accurate reporting of trade activities, timely submission of reports on suspicious activities, proper record maintenance, and observance of rules related to short selling. SEC Acting Director Sanjay Wadhwa emphasized these findings in a recent statement.
In addition to these infractions, Robinhood was found to have violated regulations regarding the preservation of work-related communications through unauthorized messaging apps and other unofficial communication channels. This marks Robinhood as one of the recent brokerage firms to acknowledge such breaches.
The probe also pointed out Robinhood’s insufficient handling of trading information, specifically the data known as blue sheets, and their inadequate management of cybersecurity threats.
Robinhood’s Response to the Settlement
Lucas Moskowitz, General Counsel for Robinhood, expressed satisfaction with the resolution of these issues. He stated that the settlement positions Robinhood to continue its role as a leader in the innovation of products and services that meet the evolving needs of their customers. Moskowitz also mentioned Robinhood’s anticipation of cooperating with the SEC under its new leadership.
By settling these charges, Robinhood aims to move forward with a stronger focus on compliance and innovation, ensuring they meet both regulatory standards and customer expectations in the future.
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