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1
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A faster and less expensive alternative to litigation and mediation for resolving registered securities representatives disputes related to grievances problems and claims

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Arbitration

2
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The misappropriation of funds by someone who has been entrusted with safeguarding them

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Embezzlement

3
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A fee paid to someone who acts as an intermediary for another party in a transaction

A

Finders fee

4
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A legal claim against an asset that is used to secure a loan

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Lien

5
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A clause in the agreement between registered securities representatives and their employers mandating that any employment disputes will be handled through binding arbitration rather that through the court system

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Predispute arbitration clause

6
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A person or organization required to answer a legal proceeding

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Respondent

7
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A prohibited activity in which a broker sells securities that are not offered or overseen by their member brokerage firm

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Selling away

8
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A law designed to protect employees from retaliation after reporting suspected illegal activities on the part of their employers or coworkers

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Whistleblower statue

9
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The process of bringing a new security issue public

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Underwriting