Best Practices in Defending Margin Related Cases

With the volatility in the market during the recent months and the significant growth of securities-backed lending by brokerage firms, understanding the various types of lending available to securities customers is critical. Taught by Matthew Plant and Angela Turiano, principals of the firm Bressler, Amery & Ross, this course will examine the various types of lending available to securities customers and explore how margin and other lending works. The presentation will also address best practices in investigating and defending margin cases. 

Learning objectives:

1. Identify the various types of lending available to securities customers
2. Gain an understanding of how margin and other lending works
3. Discuss margin and collateral calls
4. Provide insight into the types of claims brought by customers and how to defend them