There are a lot of ways to gain exposure to precious metals such as silver, gold, palladium and platinum. But investing in the physical metal can carry a lot of allure for some investors. It can also come with a lot of risks.
SummaryFINRA is providing advance notice of future updates to its equity trade reporting guidance in connection with upcoming enhancements to the FINRA equity trade reporting facilities to support reporting of fractional share quantities. Under the updated guidance, members engaged in fractional share trading will be required to report fractional share quantities up to six digits after the
Alternative, "alt" or “liquid alt” funds are publicly offered, SEC-registered funds that use investments or strategies that can differ from what is offered in a typical fund. Compared to more traditional mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), liquid alt funds tend to hold investments that extend beyond equities and bonds or employ more complex or sophisticated strategies.
Mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are two of the most common ways for Americans to invest. These investment products have some important similarities, but they also have key differences.
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.
1. What is E-Bill and what can I do in E-Bill?
E-Bill is FINRA's financial system that enables entitled users to view accounting details of the firm's Flex-Funding and Renewal accounts, fund the accounts, pay annual renewal assessments, and view and pay FINRA invoices.
What's New In E-Bill?April 2024E-Bill is now integrated into FINRA Gateway. FINRA's financial system enables entitled users to view financial details, submit payment to firm accounts and invoices, and create transaction reports. Users can access the new E-Bill experience by logging in to FINRA Gateway or navigating through other systems (for example, FPRD).For more information, please
Registered individuals are required to complete Continuing Education (CE) annually by Dec. 31. Annual Regulatory Element CE training may be accessed by visiting FinPro. Individuals who self-enrolled can complete their training by logging in to TESS®.Support for FinPro, TESS and CE is available during core business hours, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET.
FinPro is part of FINRA’s efforts to streamline communication between industry stakeholders and reduce the registration compliance burden for firms. As we develop this system, FINRA is also creating materials to help firms incorporate FinPro features into their registration compliance programs. Learn more on the page below about the onboarding, training and
