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2017056222301 Folio Investments, Inc. CRD 48015 AWC ks.pdf

From at least January 2017 to the present, Folio failed to conduct reasonable regular and rigorous reviews of execution quality. During this period, Folio routed its customer orders to two market centers that paid the firm for that order flow. In 2022, Folio began routing a substantial portion of its orders to another market center, which was a firm affiliate. The firm failed to compare the quality of executions it obtained from its order routing and execution arrangements to the quality of executions it could have obtained from competing markets.

Regulatory Notice 26-06

Arbitration is an important means for resolving disputes involving customers, FINRA member firms and their associated persons. FINRA’s Dispute Resolution Services (DRS) arbitration forum provides a fair and efficient alternative to litigation, promoting investor protection and market integrity.

SR-FINRA-2026-005

Rule Filing Status: Filed for Immediate Effectiveness

Rule change to amend FINRA Rules 6380A and 6380B regarding the operation of the FINRA/Nasdaq Trade Reporting Facility Carteret, the FINRA/Nasdaq Trade Reporting Facility Chicago, and the FINRA/NYSE Trade Reporting Facility to provide a limited, temporary exception from reporting specified overnight transactions prior to 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time (“E.T.”).

Regulatory Notice 26-05

As part of the FINRA Forward initiative, FINRA has adopted amendments to FINRA Rule 3220 (Influencing or Rewarding Employees of Others) to increase the gift limit from $100 to $300 per person per year; incorporate and substantially codify current guidance and interpretations; and provide for exemptive relief. FINRA has also adopted conforming amendments to raise the gift limit to $300 in Rule 2310 (Direct Participation Programs), Rule 2320 (Variable Contracts of an Insurance Company), Rule 2341 (Investment Company Securities) and Rule 5110 (Corporate Financing Rule – Underwriting Terms and Arrangements).