Regulatory ObligationsSEA Rule 15c3-3 (Customer Protection Rule) imposes requirements on firms that are designed to protect customer funds and securities. Firms are obligated to maintain custody of customers’ fully paid and excess margin securities and safeguard customer funds. Firms satisfy these requirements by keeping customer funds in a special reserve bank account and by maintaining customer
The Reg BI and Form CRS topic of the 2025 FINRA Annual Regulatory Oversight Report (the Report) informs member firms’ compliance programs by providing annual insights from FINRA’s ongoing regulatory operations, including (1) regulatory obligations, (2) findings and effective practices, and (3) additional resources.
Regulatory ObligationsSEA Rule 15c2-11 governs the publication or submission of quotations by broker-dealers in a quotation medium other than a national securities exchange (i.e., the OTC market).1 The rule generally prohibits a broker-dealer from publishing a quotation for any security in a quotation medium unless the broker-dealer has reviewed current and publicly available information
The Market Access Rule topic of the 2025 FINRA Annual Regulatory Oversight Report (the Report) informs member firms’ compliance programs by providing annual insights from FINRA’s ongoing regulatory operations, including (1) regulatory obligations, (2) findings and effective practices, and (3) additional resources.
Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT)Customer Order Handling: Best Execution and Order Routing DisclosuresRegulation SHO – Bona Fide Market Making and Close-Out RequirementsFixed Income – Fair PricingOTC Quotations in Fixed Income SecuritiesMarket Access RuleExtended Hours Trading NEW FOR 2025Previous:Annuities Securities ProductsUp:Market IntegrityNext:Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT)
Communications with the PublicReg BI and Form CRSPrivate PlacementsAnnuities Securities ProductsPrevious:Member Firms’ Nexus to CryptoUp:Communications and SalesNext:Communications with the Public
The Extended Hours Trading topic of the 2025 FINRA Annual Regulatory Oversight Report (the Report) informs member firms’ compliance programs by providing annual insights from FINRA’s ongoing regulatory operations, including (1) regulatory obligations, (2) findings and effective practices, and (3) additional resources.
We selected the topics in this Report for their interest to the largest number of firms; consequently, they may include areas that are not relevant to an individual firm and omit other areas that are applicable.FINRA advises each firm to review the Report and consider incorporating relevant elements into its compliance program in a manner tailored to the firm’s activities and
Cybersecurity and Cyber-Enabled FraudAnti-Money Laundering, Fraud and SanctionsManipulative TradingPrevious:How to Use the ReportUp:Financial Crimes PreventionNext:Cybersecurity and Cyber-Enabled Fraud
Firms have shared the following ways they have used prior FINRA publications, such as Exam Findings Reports, Priorities Letters and Reports on FINRA’s Examination and Risk Monitoring Program, to enhance their compliance programs. Firms may consider these practices, if relevant to their business model. We welcome feedback on how our firms use FINRA publications.Assessment of Applicability:
