Chairman Schapiro Issues Open Letter to Broker-Dealer CEOs

SEC Chairman Mary L. Schapiro today issued an open letter to remind broker-dealer chief executive officers of their supervisory responsibilities following reports that special recruitment programs at some firms are premised on enhanced compensation arrangements.

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