When a company files for bankruptcy protection, chances are its shares will lose most, if not all, of their value. Here’s a look at what shareholders can expect and why it’s so risky to trade in the delisted shares of bankrupt companies.
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) a proposed rule change to enhance the collection and dissemination of new issue reference data for corporate bonds and charge associated fees.
See also SR-FINRA-2021-007 (Proposed Rule Change to Extend the Time to Announce the Implementation Schedule for FINRA’s
The majority of investment professionals are trustworthy individuals who act with integrity. Unfortunately, some are not. Certain behaviors that FINRA has observed raise red flags and often warrant disciplinary action. Here are five behaviors that should have you asking questions.
In order to perform system maintenance, the FINRA Test Facility (NTF) will be unavailable for client testing for all products on Friday, April 26, 2024. Production systems are unaffected by this event. NTF will become available again for all products starting April 29, 2024. Please contact FINRA Product Management or call (866)
In accordance with the industry-led initiative to shorten the settlement cycle from two business days (T+2) to one business day (T+1), FINRA will sponsor two production User Acceptance Tests (UAT) to allow clients to test the changes for T+1 Settlement for the Over-The-Counter Reporting Facility (ORF) and the Alternative Display Facility (ADF). These tests will occur on Saturday, May 4, 2024, and
FINRA employs advanced technology to monitor the markets and regulated firms. Our systems help firms comply with applicable regulations.Advertising Regulation Electronic Files (AREF)Annual ReportsBlue SheetsCustomer Margin Balance ReportingDerivatives and Other Off-Balance Sheet Items Schedule (OBS)Distribution ManagereFOCUSFINRA Contact SystemFINRA Firm Clearing Arrangements FilingFINRA Rule
(a) Members Required to Provide Notice
(1) To facilitate trade reporting and dissemination of transactions in TRACE-Eligible Securities and to provide market participants in the Corporate Debt Security markets with reliable and timely new issue reference data to facilitate the trading and settlement of these instruments, a member that is a managing underwriter of a distribution or offering (
SUGGESTED ROUTINGSenior ManagementInternal AuditLegal & ComplianceRegistration Executive SummaryNational Association of Securities Dealers, Inc., (NASD®) rules require that members supervise each of their associated persons, regardless of their location, compensation arrangement, or registration status. This Notice addresses firm obligations to supervise associated persons
SUGGESTED ROUTING*Senior ManagementLegal & ComplianceOperationsRegistrationTradingTraining*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.EXECUTIVE SUMMARYOn October 13, 1988, the Securities and Exchange Commission approved amendments to Article III, Section 27 of the Rules of Fair Practice and conforming amendments to Article I of the By-Laws and Schedule C
Effective December 19, 2007, locations that solely conduct final approval of research reports are exempt from the definition of Office of Supervisory Jurisdiction.
