On December 8, 2016, FINRA filed with the SEC a proposed rule change for immediate effectiveness relating to Rule 4554 reporting requirements for Alternative Trading Systems (“ATSs”). Specifically, FINRA amended Rule 4554 to require ATSs to provide additional order sequencing information on reports submitted to the Order Audit Trail System (“OATS”).
Rule 4554(b) originally
SummaryFINRA reminds members of its policy prohibiting members and their associated persons from making audio or video recordings of conversations between FINRA staff and member firm personnel during calls or meetings related to FINRA’s oversight functions.Questions regarding this Notice should be directed to Carrie Jordan, Principal Counsel, Office of General Counsel, at (212) 858-4210 or by
Additional Guidance on FINRA’s New Suitability Rule
Amendments to Alternative Display Facility Rules to Require Advance Written Notice of Denial of Direct or Indirect Electronic Access
FINRA announced that it has promoted Michael Solomon to Executive Vice President of Examinations and Membership Application Program, effective immediately. Solomon has taken on an expanded leadership role since rejoining FINRA in 2022 as a Senior Vice President and Head of Examinations. Solomon continues to report to Greg Ruppert, Executive Vice President, Member Supervision.
We need a free and fair market. Meaning “rules and regulations” that actually work. Rules and regulations that truly hold people accountable. Not turning a blind eye or slapping cheap fines on those that break said “rules or regulations.”
The purpose of this Notice is to advise FINRA member firms that FINRA is temporarily increasing the maintenance margin requirements for auction rate securities pursuant to NYSE Rule 431(f)(8)(A) and NASD Rule 2520(f)(8)(A).
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a rule change to amend FINRA Rule 5130 (Restrictions on the Purchase and Sale of Initial Equity Public Offerings) and FINRA Rule 5131 (New Issue Allocations and Distributions) to modify the rules to enhance regulatory consistency and address unintended operational impediments.1 These changes become effective on January 1,
Investors make decisions based on rules and laws provided. All participants in the stock market should be held accountable for the same rules and laws. As of right now there are millions and millions of retail investors who are expecting rules to be followed by short positions, and regulating agencies, and are suffering consequences because they are so clearly and blatantly cheating the rules. If
08-48 - Special Allowance to Permit Bulk Exchanges of Shares of Certain Reserve Funds
