WASHINGTON—FINRA announced today that it has fined Robinhood Financial, LLC $1.25 million for best execution violations related to its customers’ equity orders and related supervisory failures that spanned from October 2016 to November 2017. As part of the settlement, Robinhood also agreed to retain an independent consultant to conduct a comprehensive review of the firm’s systems and procedures
Here's some good news for our nation's veterans and those who care about their welfare. The financial well-being of U.S. military veterans has improved in recent years, outpacing the gains of non-veterans, according to new research by the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. Veterans, overall, reported having less difficulty covering their expenses and bills, had a lower likelihood of experiencing an income drop and were more likely to have an emergency fund, according to the survey of more than 3,000 veterans and more than 20,000 non-veterans.
<p>Based on certain representations and compliance with the requirements of SEC Rule 17a-4(i), third party may provide recordkeeping services to its NASD member clients, such that the member clients would not be required to individually download and separately retain copies of documents required pursuant to Rule 2790(b).</p>
Recently, FINRA's Market Regulation and Transparency Services (MRTS) team realigned its structure around specific functions, rather than around specific rules or products. On this episode, we hear from three of the group's senior leaders to learn how the change allows MRTS to be more nimble in addressing and anticipating risks, to better leverage its data and more.
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Recently, in response to a request by the Association, the staff of the SEC's Division of Market Regulation issued a no-action letter concerning 17 C.F.R. 240.15c3-l (the "net capital rule") and 17 C.F.R. 240.15c3-3 (the "customer protection rule"). The letter provides, until December 31, 1983, a temporary
WASHINGTON – Today marks the start of World Investor Week 2018, as FINRA and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation (FINRA Foundation) join securities regulators and investor advocates around the globe to raise awareness about the importance of investor education and protection in recognition of the weeklong global campaign.
As part of the international effort, FINRA and the FINRA Foundation,
A Key Architect of the ABLE Act Recognized for Efforts to Advance Financial Capability for People with Disabilities
WASHINGTON – The FINRA Investor Education Foundation (FINRA Foundation) today awarded Michael Morris the 2020 Ketchum Prize—its highest honor—for his extraordinary leadership in creating a better economic future for people with disabilities through advocacy, research and
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Generally, brokers and dealers use subordinated loans and notes collateralized by securities (referred to as subordinations) to borrow funds or securities from investors to increase their regulatory net capital. Pursuant to FINRA Rule 4110(e)(1), subordinations must be approved by FINRA in order to receive beneficial regulatory capital treatment.
