Year 2000 Update Reminder To Members About SEC Filing Requirements
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently amended its Rule 17a-5 to require all broker/dealers to file two reports concerning Year 2000, using Form BD-Y2K (Form). All members received this information available through NASD Special Notice to Members 98-63.
The new reports relate to each member's readiness and
Technology Based Innovations for Regulatory Compliance in the Securities Industry outlines recent regulatory technology (RegTech) developments within the securities industry and potential opportunities and implications these technologies may have for broker-dealers.
The report follows an in-depth review conducted by FINRA on the emergence of RegTech tools within the securities industry and
Hello, I appreciate the opportunity to comment on this issue. The premise behind the day trading rule is based on protecting the investor, but this limits a lot of small investors from learning the trade. Let's be honest here, there's a lot of "day traders" who aren't successful because they are gambling. Well, at least with the stock market, people are able to make
OverviewActivities relating to FinTech business models has attracted the interest of prospective and existing FINRA member firms. This guidance is intended to provide applicants with direction on key regulatory and compliance questions and challenges for both perspective and existing FINRA members. A prospective FINRA member firm must seek approval for new FINRA membership through the submission
(a) Department of Enforcement
With the prior written authorization of FINRA's Chief Executive Officer or such other senior officers as the Chief Executive Officer may designate, the Department of Enforcement may initiate: (1) a temporary cease and desist proceeding with respect to alleged violations of Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act and SEA Rule 10b-5 thereunder; SEA Rules 15g-1
FINRA’s Membership Application Program Group (MAP) serves as the entry point to the securities industry by ensuring that prospective and current FINRA members meet FINRA’s Standards for Admission (Standards). Prospective FINRA members must seek approval for membership through the submission of a New Member Application (NMA). Existing FINRA members must file a continuing membership
Good afternoon. Thank you David for that introduction and for the invitation to speak with you this afternoon.
I always welcome the opportunity to participate in SIFMA events and appreciate SIFMA’s role as an advocate for vibrant and efficient capital markets. Since joining FINRA a few months ago, I have had good conversations with SIFMA members and staff about a variety of industry issues and I
Summary
FINRA will conduct its Annual Meeting of firms on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time in the FINRA Visitors Center at 1735 K Street, NW, Washington, D.C. The purpose of the meeting is to elect individuals to fill one small firm seat, one mid-size firm seat and one large firm seat on the FINRA Board of Governors (FINRA Board or Board).1
It is important that all
GUIDANCESales Practice ObligationsSUGGESTED ROUTINGKEY TOPICSAdvertising/Investment CompaniesDebt SecuritiesExecutive RepresentativesLegal & ComplianceMutual FundsRegistered RepresentativesSenior ManagementTrainingDebt SecuritiesMunicipal SecuritiesMutual FundsSales Practice ObligationsExecutive SummaryAs the number of retail customers investing in bonds and bond funds grows, NASD is
The Series 7 exam — the General Securities Representative Qualification Examination (GS) — assesses the competency of an entry-level registered representative to perform their job as a general securities representative.
