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Regulatory Notice 19-20

Summary

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved1 amendments to FINRA’s customer and industry arbitration rules to expand time for non-parties to respond to arbitration subpoenas and orders of appearance of witnesses or production of documents. The amendments also make related changes to enhance the discovery process for forum users.

The amendments are effective for cases filed on or after July 1, 2019.

Questions concerning this Notice should be directed to:

NASAA, SEC and FINRA Issue Senior Safe Act Fact Sheet to Help Promote Greater Reporting of Suspected Senior Financial Exploitation

Washington D.C., May 23, 2019 – In recognition of the one-year anniversary of the passage of The Senior Safe Act, the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) have issued a fact sheet to help raise awareness among broker-dealers, investment advisers, and transfer agents of the Act and how the Act’s immunity provisions work.

FINRA District Compliance Seminar With the State of Pennsylvania

FINRA’s District Compliance Seminar with the State of Pennsylvania offers a comprehensive agenda designed for new and experienced compliance and legal professionals. Industry and regulatory speakers facilitate an interactive discussion on regulatory rules and effective practices. This half-day event also includes opportunities to network with industry peers and FINRA District Office staff.

Download the 2019 District Compliance Seminar brochure.