Notices
FINRA publishes Notices to provide firms with timely information on a variety of issues. To obtain a Notice published prior to 1995, please contact FINRA MediaSource at (240) 386-4200.
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| Regulatory Notice 14-15 | FINRA Requests Comment on the Effectiveness and Efficiency of its Gifts and Gratuities and Non-Cash Compensation Rules
Comment Period Expires: May 8, 2014*
The comment period has been extended to May 23, 2014. |
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| Regulatory Notice 14-14 | FINRA Requests Comment on the Effectiveness and Efficiency of its Communications With the Public Rules
Comment Period Expires: May 8, 2014*
The comment period has been extended to May 23, 2014. |
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| Regulatory Notice 14-13 | Extension of Time Requests Relating to New SEA Rule 15c3-3(d)(4)
Effective Date: April 2, 2014
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| Regulatory Notice 14-12 | FINRA Announces Updates of the Interpretations of Financial and Operational Rules
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| Regulatory Notice 14-11 | SEC Approves Amendments to Uniform Branch Office Registration Form (Form BR)
Implementation Date: April 7, 2014
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| Information Notice - 3/3/14 | New Rate for Fees Paid Under Section 31 of the Exchange Act
Effective Date: March 18, 2014
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| Regulatory Notice 14-09 | FINRA Requests Comment on a Proposed Rule Set for Limited Corporate Financing Brokers
Comment Period Expires: April 28, 2014
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| Regulatory Notice 14-08 | SEC Approves Changes to Expand the Categories of Civil Judicial Disclosures Permanently Included in BrokerCheck and to Include in BrokerCheck Information About Member Firms and Their Associated Persons of Any Registered National Securities Exchange That*
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| Regulatory Notice 14-07 | SEC Approves New Requirements for Alternative Trading Systems
Implementation Dates: May 12, 2014 (ATS Reporting Requirement); November 10, 2014 (MPID Requirement)
On October 2, 2014, FINRA filed a rule change to postpone the implementation date for the MPID requirement to February 2, 2015. On April 3, 2014, FINRA filed a rule change to amend FINRA Rule 4552 to exclude transactions in TRACE-eligible securities from the ATS weekly reporting requirements outlined in Rule 4552 and to amend the MPID requirement. |
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| Regulatory Notice 14-06 | FINRA Announces Updates of the Interpretations of Financial and Operational Rules
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| Regulatory Notice 14-04 | SEC Approves Amendments to FINRA Rules 6271 and 6272 Regarding the Requirements For Firms Seeking Registration as FINRA Alternative Display Facility (ADF) Market Participants
Effective Date: February 3, 2014
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| Regulatory Notice 14-03 | Proxy Rate Reimbursement and Enhanced Brokers' Internet Platforms Amendments to FINRA Rule 2251
Effective Date: January 1, 2014
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| Regulatory Notice 14-02 | FINRA Requests Comment on Proposed Amendments to FINRA Rule 4210 for Transactions in the TBA Market
Comment Period Expires: February 26, 2014
The comment period has been extended to March 28, 2014. |
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| Information Notice - 1/8/14 | 2014 Annual Audit, FOCUS, Form Custody, Supplemental Statement of Income (SSOI) and Off-Balance Sheet (OBS) Report Filing Due Dates
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| Regulatory Notice 14-01 | Final Renewal Statements for Broker-Dealers, Investment Adviser Firms, Agents and Investment Adviser Representatives, and Branches
Payment Deadline: January 10, 2014
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| Regulatory Notice 13-45 | FINRA Reminds Firms of Their Responsibilities Concerning IRA Rollovers
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| Regulatory Notice 13-44 | FINRA Announces Updates of the Interpretations of Financial and Operational Rules
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| Regulatory Notice 13-43 | SEC Approves a Limited Exception From FINRA Rule 5131(b) to Permit Firms to Rely Upon a Written Representation From Certain Unaffiliated Private Funds
Effective Date: February 3, 2014
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| Regulatory Notice 13-42 | FINRA Requests Comment on a Concept Proposal to Develop the Comprehensive Automated Risk Data System
Comment Period Expires: March 21, 2014
See 3/4/14 FINRA update to this Notice. The comment period has been extended to March 21, 2014. |
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| Information Notice - 12/23/13 | 2014 Holiday Trade Date, Settlement Date and Margin Extensions Schedule
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| Regulatory Notice 13-41 | eFOCUS System Updates Applicable to Joint Broker-Dealers/Futures Commission Merchants
Effective Date: Monthly FOCUS Report Part II and Part II CSE Due on February 26, 2014, Covering the January 31, 2014, Reporting Period
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| Election Notice - 12/17/13 | FINRA Announces Results of SFAB, NAC and District Committee Elections
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| Information Notice - 11/26/13 | FINRA Reminds Firms of Exercise Cut-Off Time for Weekly Options Expiring on the Friday After Thanksgiving
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| Election Notice - 11/25/13 | Small Firm Advisory Board Runoff Election
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| Regulatory Notice 13-40 | SEC Approves Amendments to Discovery Guide Used in Customer Arbitration Proceedings to Address Electronic Discovery, Product Cases and Affirmations
Effective Date: December 2, 2013
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| Information Notice - 11/12/13 | Extension of Current Rate for Fees Paid Under Section 31 of the Exchange Act
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| Regulatory Notice 13-39 | SEC Approves Amendments to FINRA Rule 2360 (Options) and FINRA Rule 4210 (Margin Requirements) in Connection With Over-the-Counter Options Cleared by the OCC
Effective Date: November 7, 2013
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| Regulatory Notice 13-38 | FINRA and ISG Extend Effective Date for Certain Electronic Blue Sheet Data Elements
Effective Date: May 1, 2014
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| Regulatory Notice 13-37 | Broker-Dealer, Investment Adviser Firm, Agent and Investment Adviser Representative, and Branch Renewals for 2014
Payment Deadline: December 13, 2013
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| Regulatory Notice 13-36 | FINRA Revises the Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products Representative (Series 6) Examination Program
Implementation Date: December 16, 2013
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| Regulatory Notice 13-35 | SEC Approves Amendments to TRACE Rules and Dissemination Protocols to Disseminate Rule 144A Transactions in TRACE-Eligible Securities and Related Fees
Effective Date: June 30, 2014
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| Information Notice - 10/25/13 | Change to Form U4 Regarding the Reporting of Judgment/Lien Events
Effective Date: October 26, 2013
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| Regulatory Notice 13-34 | FINRA Requests Comment on Proposed Funding Portal Rules and Related Forms
Comment Period Expires: February 3, 2014
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| Regulatory Notice 13-33 | Securities Industry/Regulatory Council on Continuing Education Issues Firm Element Advisory Update
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| Information Notice - 10/18/13 | Continuing Education Planning
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| Election Notice 10/16/13 | Notice of FINRA District Committee Elections and Ballots
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| Election Notice 10/16/13 | Notice of SFAB Election and Ballots
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| Regulatory Notice 13-32 | SEC Approves Amendments to FINRA Rule 9217 to Include Additional Rule Violations Eligible for Disposition under FINRA's Minor Rule Violation Plan
Effective Date: September 26, 2013
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| Regulatory Notice 13-31 | FINRA Highlights Examination Approaches, Common Findings and Effective Practices for Complying With its Suitability Rule
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| Regulatory Notice 13-30 | SEC Approves Amendments to Customer Arbitration Code to Simplify Panel Selection in Cases With Three Arbitrators
Effective Date: September 30, 2013
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