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Dalia Powers

Dalia Powers has more than 25 years of experience leading enterprise-scale engineering, digital, data, AI, cybersecurity, and technology organizations across healthcare, financial services, insurance, and technology sectors. Throughout her career, she has built a reputation for transforming complex organizations, modernizing technology platforms, and delivering measurable business outcomes while operating in highly regulated environments.

Regulatory Notice 26-18

Summary

FINRA has adopted amendments to Rule 1210.06 (Waiting Periods for Retaking a Failed Examination) that shorten the retake waiting periods for FINRA qualification examinations from 30 calendar days to 15 calendar days after the first and second failed attempts, and from 180 calendar days to 60 calendar days after the third and any subsequent failed attempts within a two-year period. The amendments will become effective on January 19, 2027.