While Generative AI and large language models present numerous opportunities to create business efficiencies and offer many potential benefits to firms, regulators and investors, they also introduce unique risks. On this episode, we hear from three experts at FINRA who are closely looking at these technologies and following developments in this space.
On This PageSection 100: GeneralSection 200: Equity and OptionsSection 300: DebtSection 400: FuturesGeneralQ100.1: What is the Trading Activity Fee?A100.1: The Trading Activity Fee, or TAF, is one of the member regulatory fees FINRA assesses to recover the costs the supervising and regulating firms. This includes costs associated with performing examinations, financial
FINRA Requests Comment on a Revised Proposal to Identify and Manage Conflicts Involving the Preparation and Distribution of Debt Research Reports
TO: All NASD Members, NASDAQ Issuers and Other Interested Persons
LAST DATE FOR COMMENTS: SEPTEMBER 15, 1986.
The National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD), requests comments on proposed revisions to Schedule D of the NASD By-Laws. Schedule D governs the operations of the NASDAQ System. The text of the proposed revisions is included as Attachment I. The text of the current Schedule
Each year, FINRA publishes its Annual Regulatory and Examination Priorities Letter to highlight issues of importance to FINRA's regulatory programs.
Minor Rule Violation Plan
Regulatory Notice
Notice TypeRule Amendment
Referenced Rules & NoticesNASD IM-9216
NASD Rule 9216
NYSE Rule 476A
SEC Rule 19d-1(c)(2)
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Legal
Operations
Registered Representatives
Senior Management
Key Topic(s)Minor Rule Violation Plan (MRVP)
Executive Summary
Effective September 24, 2007, the list of violations eligible for
As a not-for-profit membership organization, FINRA is committed to openness and engagement with our member firms regarding our financial plans. In that spirit, we are writing to update you on FINRA’s current financial situation and our path forward for funding FINRA’s mission of protecting investors and promoting market integrity while facilitating vibrant capital markets. As we have stated in several prior financial reports and communications, this path forward must eventually include an increase in member fees.
SUGGESTED ROUTING
Senior Management
Legal & Compliance
Executive Summary
On August 10, 1995, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved amendments to the NASD's rules to make a failure to honor a written and executed settlement agreement of a dispute arbitrated by any self-regulatory organization or mediated by the NASD® a violation of the Rules of Fair Practice.
GUIDANCE
Examination Fees
Implemention Date: January 1, 2005
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KEY TOPICS
Legal & Compliance
Registered Representatives
Senior Management
Examination Fees
Qualification Examinations
Registration
Schedule A to the NASD By-Laws
Executive Summary
NASD has filed for immediate effectiveness
Publication Date: February 23, 2023Interpretations are marked in blue background beneath the rule text to which they relate.15c3-1d Satisfactory Subordination Agreements (Appendix D to 17 CFR 240.15c3-1).15c3-1d(a) Introduction.15c3-1d(a)(1) This appendix sets forth minimum and non-exclusive requirements for satisfactory subordination agreements (hereinafter “subordination agreement”). The
