The Neutral Corner—Volume 4, 2020
Mission Statement
Year End Message
Court Upholds Panel’s Authority to Order a Virtual Arbitration Hearing (by Brianna Akerley, Case Administrator, FINRA Dispute Resolution Services, Midwest Region)
Virtual Arbitration: Best Practices for COVID Times and Beyond (by Dan Zailskas, Case Administrator, FINRA Dispute Resolution Services, Southeast Region)
FINRA
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) a proposed rule change to extend, to October 26, 2021, the implementation date of the amendments to FINRA Rule 4210 (Margin Requirements) pursuant to SR-FINRA-2015-036, other than the amendments pursuant to SR-FINRA-2015-036 that were implemented on December 15,
FINRA is publishing its quarterly OTCBB/OTC Equities High Price Dissemination List for the third quarter of 2020. This updated list of OTC equity securities eligible for trade report dissemination for trades of fewer than 100 shares is effective as of December 21, 2020. To view changes, visit the Daily List: Security Attribute Changes page, select the “Unit of Trades” filter and enter December 18
Firm Ordered to Pay $4.4 Million in Restitution to Approximately 2,400 Affected Customers
WASHINGTON—FINRA announced today that Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. (TFA) has agreed to pay approximately $4.4 million in restitution to approximately 2,400 customers for failing to supervise its registered representatives’ recommendations of three different products - variable annuities, mutual
In observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day, the ORF System will follow the schedule below:
Thursday, December 24, 2020 Early Close
Friday, December 25, 2020 Closed
Friday, January 1, 2021 Closed
See the table below for a schedule of modified hours for Thursday, December 24, 2020 (these hours also apply to TDDS). Thank you for your
In observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day, the FINRA/Exchange Trade Reporting Facilities (TRFs) will follow the schedule below:
Thursday, December 24, 2020 Early Close
Friday, December 25, 2020 Closed
Friday, January 1, 2021 Closed
See the tables below for a schedule of modified hours for Thursday, December 24, 2020. Thank you for your
In observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day, the TRACE system will follow the schedule below:
Thursday, December 24, 2020 Early Close
Friday, December 25, 2020 Closed
Friday, January 1, 2021 Closed
See the table below for a schedule of modified hours for Thursday, December 24, 2020 (these hours also apply to BTDS/ATDS/SPDS). Thank you
In observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day, the FINRA Alternative Display Facility (ADF) system will follow the schedule below:
Thursday, December 24, 2020 Early Close
Friday, December 25, 2020 Closed
Friday, January 1, 2021 Closed
See the table below for a schedule of modified hours for Thursday, December 24, 2020. Thank you for your
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) a proposed rule change to amend FINRA Rule 8312 (FINRA BrokerCheck Disclosure). The proposed rule change would (1) make information about formerly registered individuals subject to a final regulatory action available through BrokerCheck® on a permanent basis only
Summary
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, member firms have made rapid and unprecedented changes to their business operations in order to prioritize the health and safety of firm personnel and investors, while maintaining the public’s access to capital markets. These changes include widespread use of remote offices and alternative work arrangements and new and expanded methods