Prospective FINRA member firms must seek approval for new FINRA membership through the submission of a New Membership Application (NMA or Form NMA) in accordance with FINRA Rule 1013 (New Member Application and Interview). Existing FINRA member firms that are contemplating a material change in ownership, control, or business operations must submit a Continuing Membership Application (CMA or Form CMA) in accordance with FINRA Rule 1017 (Application for Approval of Change in Ownership, Control, or Business Operations). Both types of applications are reviewed by FINRA’s Membership Application Program (MAP) Group.
WASHINGTON—FINRA announced today that it has appointed Feral Talib as Executive Vice President and Head of Surveillance and Market Intelligence. He will assume the role on January 2.In the newly created role, Talib will be responsible for leading FINRA’s surveillance program, which serves a unique and critical role in fostering the integrity of the U.S. securities markets. As the markets have
IMPORTANT MAIL VOTE
OFFICERS, PARTNERS, PROPRIETORS
TO: All NASD Members
LAST VOTING DATE IS FEBRUARY 4, 1988.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
NASD members are invited to vote on proposed amendments to the NASD By-Laws and Rules of Fair Practice, and on proposed new government securities rules designed to permit the NASD to carry out its regulatory responsibilities under the Government Securities Act of 1986
FINRA published its 2024 FINRA Annual Regulatory Oversight Report, formerly known as the Report on FINRA’s Examination and Risk Monitoring Program. The report provides member firms with key insights and observations from recent activities of FINRA’s regulatory operations to use in strengthening their compliance programs.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The NASD requests comments on a proposal to rescind the Guidelines and to amend Article III, Section 35 of the Association's Rules of Fair Practice to include items that were contained in the Guidelines regarding
FINRA Requests Comment on a Proposal to Identify OTC Equity Trades Reported More Than Two Seconds After Execution as “Out of Sequence” and Not Last Sale Eligible
Do not limit my freedom to manage my own asset. Broker house has done due diligent to inform me about the risk. That is enough!
I use inverse and leveraged ETF's to reduce risk in my portfolio. They allow me to preserve assets without large amounts of selling and missing out on dividends.
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting most aspects of our society and daily lives, as well as the U.S. economy and markets. Events with such profound impact routinely create opportunities for financial fraud.
Firms and their associated persons should be aware of and take appropriate measures to address the increased risks and challenges presented during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
LAST DATE FOR COMMENT: SEPTEMBER 12, 1987.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The NASD requests comments on a proposed amendment to the Interpretation of the Board of Governors—Review of Corporate Financing, under Article III, Section 1 of the NASD Rules of Fair Practice. The amendment would require a qualified independent underwriter to provide a pricing opinion
