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Guidance
FINRA Consolidates the Collection and Processing of Regulation T and SEC Rule 15c3-3 Extension of Time Requests
June 23, 2008
Notice
Guidance Relating to Illiquid Investments
June 12, 2008
Guidance
Securities Industry/Regulatory Council on Continuing Education Issues Firm Element Advisory Update
June 02, 2008
Notice
The Obligation of Firms When Supervising their Registered Representatives' Use of Marketing Materials to Establish Expertise
May 20, 2008
Interpretive Letter
NASD Rule 2510 - Discretionary Accounts - Use of a negative response process under NASD Rule 2510(d)(2)(D) to designate an alternative money market sweep fund when existing sweep fund closes with inadequate notice.
May 15, 2008
Guidance
FINRA issues this publication to assist member firms in their compliance efforts. As in past years, this edition highlights examination priorities and frequently found deficiencies relating to FINRA's examination program.
May 01, 2008
Notice
FINRA Issues Guidance to Broker-Dealers on Partial Redemptions of Auction Rate Securities
April 30, 2008
Notice
Reporting of Customer Complaints Relating to Auction Rate Securities; Effective Date: April 1, 2008
April 08, 2008
Notice
Sound Practices for Preventing and Detecting Unauthorized Proprietary Trading
April 08, 2008
Notice
FINRA Consolidates the Collection of Short Interest Data; Effective Date: May 15, 2008
March 27, 2008
Guidance
FINRA Revises Portfolio Margining Risk Disclosure Statement and Written Acknowledgment for Customers Using Portfolio Margin Accounts
March 14, 2008
Guidance

January 2008

FINRA is conducting a review of the policies, procedures and controls with respect to information barriers. To facilitate this review, FINRA requests a copy of the following information and/or documentation:  

January 01, 2008
Interpretive Letter
NASD Rule 2420 - Dealing with Non-Members
December 28, 2007
Interpretive Letter
NASD Rules 6950-6957 (OATS)
December 19, 2007
Guidance

NASD Rule 3060 - Influencing or Rewarding Employees of Others

December 17, 2007
Guidance

Financial Reporting Relief

December 11, 2007
Notice
In June 2007, FINRA (then NASD and NYSE Member Regulation)1 issued for comment proposed guidance regarding the review and supervision of electronic communications. FINRA received 16 comment letters, with a majority of commenters supporting the guidance.
December 07, 2007
Guidance

Continuing Education

Regulatory Notice

Notice Type

November 19, 2007
Notice

Personnel Background Investigations

Regulatory Notice

Notice Type

November 14, 2007
Notice

Regulatory Relief

PLEASE NOTE: The FINRA rulebook currently consists of both NASD Rules and certain NYSE Rules that FINRA has incorporated, including the NYSE rules referenced in this Notice. The incorporated NYSE Rules apply solely to members of FINRA that are also members of NYSE on or after July 30, 2007, referred to as "Dual Members." Dual Members also must comply with NASD Rules. Until the adoption of a consolidated rulebook, FINRA's Regulatory Notices will address both NASD and the incorporated NYSE Rules.

October 25, 2007
Interpretive Letter
NASD Rule 2210 - Communications with the Public
September 28, 2007
Notice
SEC Approves New Interpretive Material That Authorizes FINRA to Establish a Temporary Program to Allow Firms to Voluntarily Remit Accumulated Funds; Reminder Concerning Proper Disclosure of the Section 3 Fee
September 12, 2007
Report / Study

With the aging of the baby boom generation, a growing number of our nation’s investors are at or near retirement age. Indeed, data presented at the first “Seniors Summit” held by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in July 2006 indicated that 75% of the nation’s consumer financial assets, valued at $16 trillion, are held by households headed by someone who is 50 or older. Within the next 20 years, 75 million people will have celebrated their 60th birthday.

September 10, 2007
Guidance
FINRA Reminds Firms of Their Obligations Relating to Senior Investors and Highlights Industry Practices to Serve these Customers
September 10, 2007