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Blanka Solta
AWC/2008012493201

Solta improperly priced various natural gas options positions in her proprietary trading book which she knew, or should have known, did not accurately reflect the commodities’ market values. Solta’s mismarking of the natural gas options positions had the effect of improving her profit and loss totals in her proprietary trading book at her member firm.

Blanka Solta: Fined $10,000; Suspended 12 months

Tags: Mispricing