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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.

Publication Date Title Description
Trade Reporting Notice - 2/24/09
FINRA Announces Two New Trade Reporting Modifiers Related to Regulation NMS
Effective Date: July 1, 2009
Election Notice - 2/23/09
Nominees for the District Committees and District Nominating Committees
Regulatory Notice 09-12
Reporting Requirements for Settlements of Customer Disputes Involving Auction Rate Securities
Regulatory Notice 09-11
SEC Approval and Effective Date for New Consolidated FINRA Rule on Trading Ahead of Research Reports
Effective Date: April 20, 2009
Regulatory Notice 09-11
SEC Approval and Effective Date for New Consolidated FINRA Rule on Trading Ahead of Research Reports
Effective Date: April 20, 2009
Regulatory Notice 09-10
SEC Approves Rule Relating to Supervision of Market Letters
Effective Date: February 5, 2009

This Notice was updated to add Attachment A (the amended rule text).

Election Notice - 2/5/09
Notice of Contested Election and Ballot for Small Firm National Adjudicatory Council Member Seat
Regulatory Notice 09-09
Customer Account Statements and Due Diligence Requirements for Unlisted Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Direct Participation Programs (DPPs)
Regulatory Notice 09-08
SEC Approves Amendments to FINRA Trade Reporting Rules
Effective Date: August 3, 2009
Regulatory Notice 09-07
SEC Approves New Motion to Dismiss Rule and Amendment to the Eligibility Rule in Arbitration
Effective Date: January 23, 2009
Regulatory Notice 09-06
FINRA Requests Comment on Proposed Rule to Establish a Leverage Limitation for Retail Forex
Comment Period Expires: February 20, 2009
Regulatory Notice 09-05
FINRA Reminds Firms of Their Obligations to Determine Whether Securities are Eligible for Public Sale
Regulatory Notice 09-04
SEC Approves Proposed Rule Change to Amend the Submission Agreement and Related Rules in the Arbitration Codes for Customer and Industry Disputes
Effective Date: February 9, 2009
Information Notice - 1/8/09
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Registration Relief Expired December 31, 2008
Regulatory Notice 09-03
FINRA Requests Comment on Proposed Consolidated FINRA Rules Governing Financial Responsibility and Operational Requirements
Comment Period Expires: February 20, 2009
Regulatory Notice 09-02
FINRA Requests Comment on Proposed Consolidated FINRA Rule Governing Information and Data Reporting and Filing Requirements
Comment Period Expires: February 20, 2009
Regulatory Notice 09-02
FINRA Requests Comment on Proposed Consolidated FINRA Rule Governing Information and Data Reporting and Filing Requirements
Comment Period Expires: February 20, 2009
Regulatory Notice 09-01
Broker-Dealer, Investment Adviser Firm, Agent and Investment Adviser Representative, and Branch Renewals for 2009
Payment Deadline: February 4, 2009
Election Notice - 1/2/09
Upcoming District Committee and District Nominating Committee Elections

This Notice was updated to note that the District 10 Nominating Committee Chair is Vacant.

Regulatory Notice 08-83
FINRA Requests Comment on Proposed FINRA Rule Regarding Front Running of Block Transactions
Comment Period Expires: February 6, 2009

The comment period was extended to February 27, 2009.

Regulatory Notice 08-83
FINRA Requests Comment on Proposed FINRA Rule Regarding Front Running of Block Transactions
Comment Period Expires: February 6, 2009

The comment period was extended to February 27, 2009.

Information Notice - 12/23/08
2009 Holiday Trade Date, Settlement Date and Margin Extensions Schedule
Regulatory Notice 08-82
FINRA Reminds Firms of Their Sales Practice Obligations with Regard to Cash Alternatives
Regulatory Notice 08-81
FINRA Reminds Firms of Their Sales Practice Obligations with Regard to the Sale of Securities in a High Yield Environment
Regulatory Notice 08-80
FINRA Requests Comment on Proposed FINRA Rule Addressing Best Execution
Comment Period Expires: January 29, 2009

The comment period was extended to February 27, 2009.

Regulatory Notice 08-80
FINRA Requests Comment on Proposed FINRA Rule Addressing Best Execution
Comment Period Expires: January 29, 2009

The comment period was extended to February 27, 2009.

Regulatory Notice 08-79
SEC Approves Rules Establishing Procedures for Arbitrators Considering Expungement Requests
Effective Date: January 26, 2009
Regulatory Notice 08-78
FINRA Announces SEC Approval and Effective Date for New Consolidated FINRA Rules Relating to Warrants, Options and Security Futures
Effective Date: February 17, 2009
Regulatory Notice 08-78
FINRA Announces SEC Approval and Effective Date for New Consolidated FINRA Rules Relating to Warrants, Options and Security Futures
Effective Date: February 17, 2009
Regulatory Notice 08-77
Customer Account Statements: FINRA Provides Guidance on Estimated Annual Income and Estimated Yield
Regulatory Notice 08-76
Technology Changes for Reporting Clearing Methods and Arrangements
Effective Date: December 15, 2008
Regulatory Notice 08-75
Guaranteed Senior Unsecured Debt Is a TRACE-Eligible Security
Regulatory Notice 08-74
FINRA Provides Guidance on Amendments to FINRA Rules Relating to SEC Regulation M
Effective Date: December 15, 2008
Information Notice - 12/8/08
Continuing Application of NASD Rules and Incorporated NYSE Rules
Election Notice - 12/8/08
FINRA Announces Changes in Composition of National Adjudicatory Council and Nominees for Vacant Small Firm and Large Firm Industry Seats
Regulatory Notice 08-73
SEC Approves Amendments to NASD Rule 2220 to Update the Standards for Options Communications Effective Date: March 4, 2009
Regulatory Notice 08-72
FINRA Provides Guidance Concerning the Types of Securities Transactions Subject to the Regulatory Transaction Fee
Regulatory Notice 08-71
FINRA Requests Comment on Proposed Consolidated FINRA Rule Governing Reporting Requirements
Comment Period Expired: December 29, 2008

The comment period was extended to January 16, 2009.

Regulatory Notice 08-71
FINRA Requests Comment on Proposed Consolidated FINRA Rule Governing Reporting Requirements
Comment Period Expired: December 29, 2008

The comment period was extended to January 16, 2009.

Regulatory Notice 08-70
FINRA Provides Guidance Regarding Credit for Extraordinary Cooperation
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