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SR-FINRA-2019-003

Rule Filing Status:  Approved

 

Rule change to amend FINRA Rule 6750 to provide that FINRA may publish or distribute aggregated transaction information and statistics on non-disseminated TRACE-Eligible Securities at no charge.

SR-FINRA-2019-016

Rule Filing Status:  Filed for Immediate Effectiveness

 

Rule change to extend to July 20, 2020 the implementation of FINRA Rule 4240. FINRA Rule 4240 implements an interim pilot program with respect to margin requirements for certain transactions in credit default swaps that are security-based swaps.

SR-FINRA-2019-019

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) a proposed rule change to amend Rules 6110 and 6610 to expand the summary firm data relating to over-the-counter (“OTC”) equity trading that FINRA publishes on its website.

Regulatory Notice 19-21

Summary

Pursuant to FINRA Rule 4210(f)(8)(A), FINRA is establishing higher strategy-based margin requirements for exchange-traded notes (ETNs) and options on ETNs in light of the complex nature of these products.  The new requirements for initial and maintenance margin are detailed below.

In addition, FINRA is clarifying that ETNs and options on ETNs are not eligible for portfolio margining under FINRA Rule 4210(g).

LACP

Life and Annuity Certified Professional (LACP)

Designation Essentials
Status Currently offered and recognized by the issuing organization
Issuing Organization National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors Certification Commission
Qualification and Training Requirements
Prerequisites

Candidate must:

  • be licensed as a life insurance agent in the jurisdiction(s) of practice;
  • have three years (equivalent to 6,000 hours) of full-time experience as an active life insurance agent; and
  • hold a bachelor's or higher degree; industry designation (CLU, CFP, ChFC, FIC, FLMI, FSCP, LUTCF); or two years (equivalent to 4,000 hours) of additional experience as an active life insurance agent.
Designation Training Requirements

None

Designation Exam Type

Final, proctored certification exam (online or in-person)

Continuing Education Requirements

30 hours over a three-year period

Verification and Complaints
Online Designation Resource

None

Investor Complaint Process

Submit complaints in writing to:

LACP Certification Commission, c/o Executive Director
2901 Telestar Court
Falls Church, VA 22042

Published List of Disciplined Designees

None