(a) Failure to cooperate in the exchange of documents and information as required under the Code may result in sanctions. The panel may issue sanctions against any party in accordance with Rule 13212(a) for:
• Failing to comply with the discovery provisions of the Code, unless the panel determines that there is substantial justification for the failure to comply; or
• Frivolously
(a) Failure to cooperate in the exchange of documents and information as required under the Code may result in sanctions. The panel may issue sanctions against any party in accordance with Rule 12212(a) for:
• Failing to comply with the discovery provisions of the Code, unless the panel determines that there is substantial justification for the failure to comply; or
• Frivolously
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The SEC has approved changes to the Uniform Application for Securities Industry Registration or Transfer (Form U-4) and the Uniform Termination Notice for Securities Industry Registration (Form U-5). The changes to Form U-4 include the
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Executive Summary
On August 9, 1995, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a new Interpretation to Article III, Section 1 of the Rules of Fair Practice that prohibits a member firm from purposefully adjusting an inventory position in a particular security in anticipation of the
(a) Authority to Receive Complaints
(1) For the purposes of this Rule, a "direct or indirect access complaint" is a complaint against an ADF Trading Center, as defined in Rule 6220, that alleges a denial or limitation of access in contravention of Rule 6250 or the federal securities laws.
(2) Any registered broker-dealer that wishes to file a direct
In observance of Presidents' Day, FINRA’s Market Transparency Reporting Systems will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024. Affected applications include:Alternative Display Facility (ADF)Over-the-Counter Reporting Facility (ORF)Trade Reporting and Compliance Engine (TRACE)FINRA/Exchange Trade Reporting Facilities (TRFs)As stated in the data feed interface specifications, FINRA may send
Summary
FINRA warns member firms of an ongoing phishing campaign that involves fraudulent emails (see sample in Appendix) purporting to be from FINRA and using the domain name “@gateway-finra.org.” The email asks the recipient to click a link to “view request” and provide information to “complete” that request, noting that “late submission may attract penalties.”
FINRA recommends that anyone
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Executive Summary
The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) is adopting final rule amendments to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) effective January 1, 1996. In two separate actions, Treasury is making changes that will facilitate tracing funds through the wire-transfer process. One rule change requires
