The Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000 (CFMA) lifted the ban on the trading of futures on single securities and on narrow-based security indices (security futures). Security futures are regulated both as securities and as future contracts, and must be traded on trading facilities and through intermediaries registered with both the SEC and CFTC.
Security futures involve a high degree of
Many consumers have shifted their banking and investment transactions to the time-saving apps on their phones. But along with convenience, a reliance on mobile devices has attracted scammers looking to steal information and assets. A growing type of fraud exploiting mobile phone usage is known as SIM swapping.
December 1998
SEC 1999 BD-Y2K Independent Public Accountant's Report
As discussed in earlier issues of Notices to Members, and in other National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD®) publications, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted an amendment to its Rule 17a-5 requiring that broker/dealers file Year 2000 readiness reports (BD-Y2K); the first report was due
Whether you’re a military veteran or transitioning service member exploring new opportunities or a military spouse seeking a flexible career, the financial services industry offers many job paths. Get a head start today by taking the Security Industry Essentials® (SIE®) Exam.
This introductory-level exam assesses knowledge of basic industry information, including fundamental concepts such as
FINRA staff provide an overview of SEC Rule 15b9-1, the application process, licensing and reporting requirements, and surveillance and oversight post-application approval for firms affected by the adopted amendments.
• FOCUS Reports—Late Filing; Failing to File; Filing False or Misleading Reports
• Forms U4/U5—Late Filing of Forms or Amendments; Failing to File Forms or Amendments; Filing of False, Misleading or Inaccurate Forms or Amendments
• MSRB Rule G-37 Reporting—Late Filing; Failing to File; Filing False or Misleading Reports
• Regulation M Reports—Late Filing; Failing to File; False
(a) Except as provided in SEA Rules 15c2-11(a)(1)(ii), 15c2-11(f)(1) through (7), and 15c2-11(g), no member shall initiate or resume the quotation of a non-exchange-listed security in any quotation medium unless the member has demonstrated compliance with this Rule and the applicable requirements for information maintenance under SEA Rule 15c2-11. Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this Rule
(a) As detailed in this Rule, every member shall make publicly available for each calendar quarter a report on its routing of orders in OTC Equity Securities that are submitted during that quarter broken down by calendar month and keep such report posted on an internet website that is free and readily accessible to the public for a period of three years from the initial date of posting on the
Effective May 28, 2024, in accordance with the industry-led shortened settlement cycle from two business days (T+2) to one business day (T+1), FINRA will implement its changes for equity trade reporting. Please see DTCC notice for details of the financial industry coordination for this project and FINRA’s initial Technical Notice for this initiative which includes updates to its specifications.
