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Case Summary

TRENDEX COMMODITY CORP NFA 08BCC00025 NFA ID: 0291585

Respondent/Effective Date Summary
 NFA IDRespondentEffective Date
 0291585TRENDEX COMMODITY CORP03/05/2009
 0239002WAYNE, THOMAS PAUL03/05/2009
Rule Summary
 NFA IDRespondentRule Type
 0291585TRENDEX COMMODITY CORP• C.R.2-29(a)(2) - HIGH PRESSURE COMM. PROHIBITED
  • C.R.2-29(a)(1) - FRAUDULENT COMM. TO PUBLIC PROHIB.
  • C.R.2-2(a) - CHEAT,FRAUD DECEIVE CUSTOMERS
  • C.R.2-4 - HIGH STDS. OF COMMERCIAL HONOR
 0239002WAYNE, THOMAS PAUL• C.R.2-29(a)(2) - HIGH PRESSURE COMM. PROHIBITED
  • C.R.2-29(a)(1) - FRAUDULENT COMM. TO PUBLIC PROHIB.
  • C.R.2-2(a) - CHEAT,FRAUD DECEIVE CUSTOMERS
  • C.R.2-4 - HIGH STDS. OF COMMERCIAL HONOR
Committee Summary
 NFA IDRespondentCommittee
 0291585TRENDEX COMMODITY CORP• BUSINESS CONDUCT COMMITTEE
  • HEARING COMMITTEE
 0239002WAYNE, THOMAS PAUL• BUSINESS CONDUCT COMMITTEE
  • HEARING COMMITTEE
Action Summary
 NFA IDRespondentAction Types
 0291585TRENDEX COMMODITY CORP• GENERAL CONDUCT
  • SALES PRACTICE
 0239002WAYNE, THOMAS PAUL• GENERAL CONDUCT
  • SALES PRACTICE
Penalty/Event Summary
 NFA IDRespondentPenalty/EventEvent Date
 0291585TRENDEX COMMODITY CORP• PERMANENT BAR FROM NFA MEMBERSHIP02/18/2009
  • PERMANENT BAR FROM PRINCIPAL STATUS02/18/2009
 0239002WAYNE, THOMAS PAUL• TEMPORARY BAR FROM NFA ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP 2 YRS02/18/2009
  • FINE $2500002/18/2009
  • TEMPORARY BAR FROM NFA MEMBERSHIP 2 YRS02/18/2009
  • TEMPORARY BAR FROM PRINCIPAL STATUS 2 YRS02/18/2009
Narrative Summary
Narrative for 0291585 - TRENDEX COMMODITY CORP
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COMPLAINT:

On October 22, 2008, NFA issued a Complaint charging Trendex and Wayne with failing to observe just and equitable principles of trade; making deceptive and misleading sales solicitations; and using a high-pressure approach.

ANSWER:

On November 4, 2008, Trendex and Wayne filed an Answer to the Complaint in which they denied the material allegations contained therein.

DECISION:

On February 18, 2009, Trendex was ordered to withdraw from NFA membership and not reapply for NFA membership or act as a principal of an NFA Member. For two years from the date of the Decision, Wayne was ordered not to apply for NFA membership or associate membership or act as a principal of an NFA Member. During the two-year period, Wayne may not act in any capacity requiring registration, nor act as a principal of an NFA Member. If after expiration of the two-year period Wayne again becomes an NFA Member or Associate or a principal of an NFA Member, he was ordered to pay a $25,000 fine.

 
Narrative for 0239002 - WAYNE, THOMAS PAUL
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COMPLAINT:

On October 22, 2008, NFA issued a Complaint charging Trendex and Wayne with failing to observe just and equitable principles of trade; making deceptive and misleading sales solicitations; and using a high-pressure approach.

ANSWER:

On November 4, 2008, Trendex and Wayne filed an Answer to the Complaint in which they denied the material allegations contained therein.

DECISION:

On February 18, 2009, Trendex was ordered to withdraw from NFA membership and not reapply for NFA membership or act as a principal of an NFA Member. For two years from the date of the Decision, Wayne was ordered not to apply for NFA membership or associate membership or act as a principal of an NFA Member. During the two-year period, Wayne may not act in any capacity requiring registration, nor act as a principal of an NFA Member. If after expiration of the two-year period Wayne again becomes an NFA Member or Associate or a principal of an NFA Member, he was ordered to pay a $25,000 fine.

 
Case Documents Summary
 NFA IDRespondentDocument Type
 0291585TRENDEX COMMODITY CORPANSWER
 0291585TRENDEX COMMODITY CORPCOMPLAINT
 0291585TRENDEX COMMODITY CORPDECISION
 0239002WAYNE, THOMAS PAULANSWER
 0239002WAYNE, THOMAS PAULCOMPLAINT
 0239002WAYNE, THOMAS PAULDECISION
 
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