By Jeffrey M. Haber What are the consequences of submitting inaccurate trade data to the SEC and FINRA? Investment banks and securities firms are well aware of their responsibilities to adhere to the rules promulgated by the Securities Exchange Commission ("SEC") and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA") regarding trade data, also referred to as "blue sheets." The federal securities laws and FINRA rules require firms to provide blue sheet information to FINRA