Overview of FINRA Senior Exploitation Rules
The FINRA Senior Exploitation Rules provide firms with the tools to protect senior investors and help firms address risks relating to possible financial exploitation. FINRA Rule 4512 (Customer Account Information) requires firms to make reasonable efforts to obtain the name of and contact information for a trusted contact person upon the opening of a
FINRA Rule 2330 (Members’ Responsibilities Regarding Deferred Variable Annuities) establishes sales practice standards regarding recommended purchases and exchanges of deferred variable annuities, including requiring a reasonable belief that the customer has been informed of the various features of annuities (such as surrender charges, potential tax penalties, various fees and costs, and market risk); and, prior to recommending the purchase or exchange of a deferred variable annuity, requiring reasonable efforts to determine the customer’s age, annual income, investment experience, investment objectives, investment time horizon, existing assets and risk tolerance.
As a reminder, FINRA is introducing a new system for FINRA member firms to submit the FINRA Participation Agreement and manage TRAQS users. Beginning January 31, 2022, FINRA member firms will access the Participant Data Management System to complete these functions. The Participant Data Management entitlement was granted to all existing FINRA Participant Agreement and FINRA Order Form
In observance of Memorial Day, FINRA’s Market Transparency Reporting Systems will be closed on Monday, May 31, 2021. Affected applications include:
Alternative Display Facility (ADF)
OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB)
Over-the-Counter Reporting Facility (ORF)
Trade Reporting and Compliance Engine (TRACE)
FINRA/Exchange Trade Reporting Facilities (TRFs)
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The Office of the Ombuds functions independently from other FINRA departments and management. It reports directly to the Audit Committee of FINRA's Board of Governors. The Ombuds provides information to the Audit Committee and executive management — while preserving confidentiality and anonymity — on trends, issues and/or concerns.
SUGGESTED ROUTING*
Internal AuditLegal & ComplianceRegistrationTraining
*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On March 5, 1990, the NASAA/NASD Central Registration Depository (CRD) began accepting the electronic submission of amendments to page 1 of Form U-4, the Uniform Application for Securities Industry Registration or
Fellowship Program Grants Military Spouses the Opportunity to Achieve the AFC Credential and Help Address Unique Financial Circumstances in Military Communities
WASHINGTON—The FINRA Investor Education Foundation (FINRA Foundation) and the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education® (AFCPE®) announced today the recipients of 2023 FINRA Foundation Military Spouse
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
On December 19, 1985, the Securities and Exchange Commission approved a new Article III, Section 41 of the NASD Rules of Fair Practice (SEC Release No. 34-22731). The rule establishes a new requirement for members to maintain a record of their total "short" positions in NASDAQ securities in all customer and proprietary firm accounts and
FINRA is publishing its quarterly OTC Equities High Price Dissemination List for the third quarter of 2021. This updated list of OTC equity securities eligible for trade report dissemination for trades of fewer than 100 shares is effective as of December 17, 2021. To view changes, visit the Daily List: Security Attribute Changes page, select the “Unit of Trades” filter and enter December 16, 2021
