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In general, a member firm’s office or location is either registered as a branch office, if it meets the definitions contained in Rule 3110(f), or exempt from branch office registration (i.e., an unregistered office or non-branch location), if it fits within an express exclusion from the branch office definition listed in Rule 3110(f)(2)(A)(i)–(vii) or is designated as a residential supervisory
Additional Guidance on FINRA’s New Suitability Rule
The Suitability section of the 2019 Report on Exam Findings informs member firms’ compliance programs by describing recent findings and observations from FINRA’s examinations, and, in certain cases, also providing a summary of effective practices.
The Communications with the Public section of the 2022 Report on FINRA’s Risk Monitoring and Examination Activities (the Report) informs member firms’ compliance programs by providing annual insights from FINRA’s ongoing regulatory operations, including (1) relevant regulatory obligations and related considerations, (2) exam findings and effective practices, and (3) additional resources.
I am upset and disappointed that FINRA is considering the placement of limitations on my investment capabilities. Why would you deny me the ability to choose investments that can help me financially? I believe I should have the right to determine if my investment decisions are too "complex" for me. Please don't discriminate against me as an investor.
FINRA recently announced the creation of a new team, the Office of Regulatory Economics and Market Analysis, which brings together FINRA's Office of the Chief Economist and the Office of Financial Innovation. On this episode, we talk to three leaders from the new group to hear about its mandate and how the new team works to inform FINRA's regulatory policies and programs to advance its mission of investor protection and market integrity.
My career was in governmental regulation of utilities. I am keenly aware of the need of regulation in various markets. In this instance, however, I am opposed for the placement of conditions to invest in what is described as "complex products". As an investor, I should be able to engage in this market without having to meet conditions stipulated by a regulatory body. That is
The Communications with the Public section of the 2021 Report on FINRA’s Risk Monitoring and Examination Activities (the Report) informs member firms’ compliance programs by providing annual insights from FINRA’s ongoing regulatory operations, including (1) relevant regulatory obligations and related considerations, (2) exam findings and effective practices, and (3) additional resources.
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) (f/k/a
National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (“NASD”)) is filing with the Securities
and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) a proposed rule change to adopt
new FINRA Rule 5122.
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Transforming the Securities Industry CE Program
FINRA has adopted important changes to its continuing education (CE) and registration rules to train registered persons more effectively while accommodating registered persons whose personal circumstances take them away from the industry for a time.
LEARN MORE ABOUT CHANGES TO THE SECURITIES INDUSTRY CE PROGRAM