Long before transparency was a buzzword, it was central to FINRA’s mission. Transparent markets and educated investors ensure our markets remain strong and public trust in our markets remain high. Today, we sit down with FINRA’s Marcia Asquith, EVP for Board and External Relations, to hear how FINRA is improving transparency not only in financial markets, but also in its own operations.
How can FINRA become a better, more effective regulator? That’s the question Robert Cook is looking to answer by soliciting feedback from financial firms, investors and other stakeholders. FINRA360 is the program through which he is turning the answer to the question into realty.
<P>Do you have student loan debt? If you do, you’re not alone. Almost 70 percent of students graduate with student debt—and many entering the job market in debt are unprepared to manage their own finances. That was the case for Gerri Walsh. Gerri now leads FINRA’s investor education efforts and is here today to help make us all smarter investors.</p>
We don't get involved in politics or elections, we don't have a PAC, but we do have an office of Government Affairs. In the latest FINRA Unscripted, Greg Dean talks about how his team serve as a touch point for politicians and other state and federal regulators
From banking and investing to social media and shopping, the internet is an essential part of our daily lives. That means cybersecurity is more important than ever. That is particularly true for FINRA, which can process up to 99 billion records in a single day. Here, John Brady explains how FINRA stays cyber secure.
Diversity and inclusion are good for business. The financial services industry may not be known for its diverse workforce or inclusive culture, but FINRA is aiming to change that perception. Hear FINRA leaders share strategies and actions you can take to drive a more diverse and inclusive workplace.
Senior investors may have unique needs that elevate the need for expedited attention with securities brokerage concerns. For three years, FINRA’s Securities Helpline for Seniors has been working to address those needs. Here’s how.
Consistency and foreseeability: that’s what any regulator strives for. But when FINRA CEO Robert Cook asked around, he heard that wasn’t always the case—particularly when it came to two different enforcement teams. That’s why FINRA’s Susan Schroeder has taken on the task of bring together these two teams into One Enforcement. Here’s how she’s doing it.
FINRA can’t predict the future, but like a weatherman, it can make predictions based on circumstances that exist today. FINRA’s Office of Emerging Regulatory Issues (ERI) looks to predict what storms may be brewing in the securities market and what areas they are likely to impact.
What is FINRA’s Dispute Resolution forum? How might I end up with a case in arbitration or mediation? What does the process look like? FINRA’s Head of Dispute Resolution, Rick Berry, answers these questions and more in this episode of FINRA Unscripted.
