U.S. financial regulator grants relief to brokers amid escalating coronavirus fears

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) on Monday said it had granted regulatory relief to broker dealers as the industry triggers coronavirus contingency plans.

The agency said in a statement that home-trading supervisory arrangements should be “reasonably designed,” adding that it would delay onsite inspections during any trading disruptions.

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