
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and BATS Exchange, Inc. Jointly ordered Citigroup Global Markets Inc. To pay approximately $1.1 million in connection with short selling ahead of participating in five public offerings of securities, in violation of Rule 105 of Regulation M. The payments included the disgorgement of more than $538,000, plus interest, of profits and improper financial benefits, and approximately $559,000 in fines. Citigroup was also said to have violated supervisory requirements related to Rule 105; and as part of the sanction, the firm was ordered to update its written supervisory procedures for Rule 105 compliance. For more info visit https://www.finra.org/media-center/news-releases/2014/finra-and-bats-order-citigroup-global-markets-inc-pay-11-million