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Member firms often encourage registered representatives to have succession plans in place to plan for expected or unexpected life events. Succession planning can benefit customers, member firms and registered representatives. This Notice discusses these benefits, as well as common types of succession plans. This Notice also provides an overview of related FINRA rules and administrative
In 2022, FINRA developed an enterprise-wide strategy to ensure preparation for an evolving crypto asset regulatory landscape with the creation of the Crypto Hub, the Blockchain Lab and the Crypto Asset Investigations Team. On this episode, which originally aired in August 2023, we learn more about the strategy and the role of the Hub.
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On April 1, 1982, the NASD announced the commencement of real-time transaction reporting under Schedule D of the Association's By-Laws for certain NASDAQ securities that have been designated National Market System (NMS) securities. Since inception, the Association has been monitoring transaction reporting in
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The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) is publishing for comment proposed amendments under the Government Securities Act of 1986 (GSA). The amendments would establish risk assessment rules for government securities broker/dealers
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The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) issued a revised Form 4789, Currency Transaction Report (CTR), under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). CTRs are used to file reports of deposits, withdrawals, exchanges of currency, or other payments or transfers involving a
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The Regulatory Element provides training on significant rule changes and other regulatory developments relevant to each registration category. Beginning Jan.
Customers who pursue civil remedies or arbitration claims against investment professionals cannot always recover on their judgments or awards. Customers encounter this challenge across the forums in which they may pursue action— whether state or federal court, a dispute resolution forum administered by a regulator, a private arbitration venue, or otherwise — and across the range of financial
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.
(a) Events Requiring Application
A member shall file an application for approval of any of the following changes to its ownership, control, or business operations:
(1) a merger of the member with another member, unless both are members of the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. or the surviving entity will continue to be a member of the New York Stock Exchange, Inc.;
(2) a direct or indirect
In an effort to streamline the processing of information requests, FINRA is consolidating the number of request types that are sent to member firms from Member Supervision. The five new categories are: Firm Exam Request, Cause Exam Request, Trading and Financial Compliance Examinations (TFCE) Firm Exam Request, TFCE Cause Exam Request, and Statutory Disqualification. This change to Member
