Study Suggests Overconfidence in Financial Knowledge May Lead to Excessive Financial Risk Taking Among Older Investors
WASHINGTON, D.C. – America’s older investors, many facing diminished financial knowledge and overconfidence in their ability to make sound investment decisions, may engage in more risky financial behaviors as they continue to age, according to new research from the FINRA
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) a proposed rule change to: (1) amend Rule 2231 (Customer Account Statements) to (a) add new supplementary materials pertaining to compliance with Rule 4311 (Carrying Agreements), the transmission of customer account statements to other persons or entities
Washington, D.C. — The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced today that it has censured and fined Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC $300,000 for violations of FINRA's research analyst conflict of interest disclosure rules."This case strikes at the heart of FINRA's research disclosure program, which was put into place in 2002 in part to combat incentives
FINRA’s District Compliance Seminar with the State of Pennsylvania offers a comprehensive agenda designed for new and experienced compliance and legal professionals. Industry and regulatory speakers facilitate an interactive discussion on regulatory rules and effective practices. This half-day event also includes opportunities to network with industry peers and FINRA District Office staff.
December 6, 2021FINRA President and CEO Robert Cook and Vice President of Member Relations and Education Kayte Toczylowski are joined by Vice President of Testing and Continuing Education (CE) David Scrams to discuss the CE Transformation including information on the Maintaining Qualifications Program and the transition to an annual Regulatory Element requirement. Senior staff also discuss
FINRA senior staff host this one-hour webinar to discuss the Remote Inspections Pilot Program. This session reviews frequently asked questions we’ve received, the open enrollment and opt-out periods, and the data and information requirement for the program.This event is open to FINRA member firms only and registration is required for each webinar. Participants must provide their firm's
EBS Submissions Following Implementation of the Option Symbology Initiative
WASHINGTON – FINRA announced today the election or appointment of five industry members to its 22-member Board of Governors.
Seven of the 10 industry seats on FINRA’s Board are decided via election, and large, mid-size and small firms decide the Governors who represent their respective firm categories in those seats. At the Annual Meeting of FINRA Firms on Sept. 1, firms elected the following
In observance of Labor Day, FINRA’s Market Transparency Reporting Systems will be closed on Monday, September 6, 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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