FINRA Rule 4530 requires firms to report specified events; quarterly statistical and summary information regarding written customer complaints; and copies of specified criminal and civil actions. FINRA Rule 4530 was modeled after former [NASD Rule 3070] and former [NYSE Rule 351]. Any matter that becomes subject to reporting or filing on or after July 1, 2011, must be reported
The Product Suitability section of the 2017 Report on Exam Findings informs member firms’ compliance programs by describing recent findings and observations from FINRA’s examinations, and, in certain cases, also providing a summary of effective practices.
FINRA Requests Comment on Proposed Amendments to the Quantitative Suitability Obligation Under FINRA Rule 2111
Teaching kids about financial concepts and prudent decision-making can help them become financially proficient adults and deserves a spot alongside early learning basics. Learn four tips to help build their foundation for financial fluency.
FINRA Rule 4111 (Restricted Firm Obligations) addresses risks from broker-dealers with a significant history of misconduct, including firms with a high concentration of individuals with a significant history of misconduct. The rule allows FINRA to impose new obligations on broker-dealers with significantly higher levels of risk-related disclosures than other similarly sized peers, based on
FINRA provides a template for small firms (Word format 164 KB) to assist them in fulfilling their responsibilities to establish the Anti-Money Laundering Program. The template provides language concerning, among other things, the final customer identification rule.
The following frequently asked questions (FAQs) provide guidance on FINRA Rule 2111 (Suitability). This document consolidates the questions and answers in Regulatory Notices 12-55, 12-25 and 11-25, organized by topic.
Frequently asked questions and answers
Resource Page for the SEC’s July 2013 Financial Responsibility Rule Amendments