The SEC approved amendments to FINRA's arbitration procedures. The amendments charge parties who request a cancellation within three business days of the scheduled hearing a $100 pre-arbitrator fee. In turn, FINRA will pay each arbitrator due to attend a canceled prehearing conference a $100 fee. The amendments are effective for cases filed on or after October 29, 2018.
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