Broker-dealer American Portfolios will pay a $225,000 fine to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) over alleged deficiencies in its anti-money laundering (AML) program.

The firm failed to establish, maintain, and supervise an AML program designed to detect suspicious activity in low-priced securities, according to FINRA’s disciplinary action published Aug. 15.

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