Frequently asked questions regarding FINRA Rule 2210, filing requirements and the how to use the Advertising Regulation Electronic Filing (AREF) system.
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We publish The Neutral Corner to provide arbitrators and mediators with current updates on important rules and procedures within securities dispute resolution. FINRA believes this newsletter provides its dedicated neutrals with a valuable learning tool that enables them to better serve parties and other participants in the FINRA forum.
The Neutral Corner Volume 1 - 2016
FINRA provides extensive resources to assist member firms with managing and addressing risks and threats that could pose harm to their business, compliance programs and investors, including:Highlights on the recent risks FINRA observed in our regulatory programs;Observations from recent targeted exams (sweeps) on emerging industry issues and related regulatory obligations; andOther FINRA
FINRA provides real-time market trade information for Corporate and Agency bonds, Securitized Products (ABS, CMO, MBS, TBA) and Private Placement (144A) bonds including execution date and time, quantity, price, and yield as reported to TRACE (Trade Reporting And Compliance Engine). Since the bond market is less liquid than most markets for stocks, there may be no trade activity
Prospective FINRA member firms must seek approval for new FINRA membership through the submission of a New Membership Application (NMA or Form NMA) in accordance with FINRA Rule 1013 (New Member Application and Interview). Existing FINRA member firms that are contemplating a material change in ownership, control, or business operations must submit a Continuing Membership Application (CMA or Form CMA) in accordance with FINRA Rule 1017 (Application for Approval of Change in Ownership, Control, or Business Operations). Both types of applications are reviewed by FINRA’s Membership Application Program (MAP) Group.
SummaryFINRA is providing information in this Notice to remind registered persons and firms of the continuing education (CE) requirements, including:this year’s CE Regulatory Element training assignments and completion deadline of December 31, 2024;resources available to firms for facilitating compliance with the annual Regulatory Element requirements; andresources available to firms to guide in
Public GovernorRetiredGovernor Since 2023Committees: Audit & Risk Committee (Chair), Compensation & Human Capital Committee, Conflicts Committee, Executive CommitteeProfessional ExperienceOwner, Derrick A. Roman LLC (2021 – present)Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) (1985 – 2020)Current Board Service and AffiliationsIndependent Director, CommScope HoldingsBoard Observer, G-
Public GovernorBrandEmPower, Inc.Governor Since 2023Committees: Finance, Operations & Technology Committee, Investment Committee (Chair)Professional ExperienceCo-CEO, BrandEmPower, Inc. (2021 – present)CIO, Vanguard (1987 – 2012)Current Board Service and AffiliationsInvestment Committee & Audit Committee Member, PGA of AmericaInvestment Committee Member, Wilkes
