To become registered, securities professionals must pass qualifying exams administered by FINRA to demonstrate their competence in the particular securities activities in which they will work. An individual must pass the exams prior to engaging in those areas of the business.
CRCP Designation Usage and Certification MarksPlease refer to the guidelines for using the CRCP® designation and certification marks.CRCP Continuing Education RequirementCRCP graduates are required to complete 12 hours of continuing education (CE) every three years as of their certificate anniversary award date. You can choose your CRCP CE credits from these FINRA-developed conferences
FINRA is responsible for the Central Registration Depository (CRD®) program, which supports the licensing and registration filing requirements of the U.S. securities industry and its regulators. The CRD program covers the registration records of broker-dealer firms, branch offices and their associated individuals, including their qualification, employment and disclosure histories; it also directs the processing of form filings, fingerprint submissions, collection and disbursement of registration-related fees, qualification exams and continuing education sessions. The registration filing requirements of the CRD program are being integrated into the new FINRA Gateway system.
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) a proposed rule change to amend the Code of Arbitration Procedure for Customer Disputes (“Customer Code”) and the Code of Arbitration Procedure for Industry Disputes (“Industry Code”) (together, “Codes”) to make changes to certain provisions relating to arbitrator
On this page you'll find compliance resources on different issues affecting the securities industry. FINRA provides essential background information on each of these key topics, as well as the relevant rules, notices, guidance, news releases, and investor education content for each.Advertising RegulationAlgorithmic TradingAlternative Display Facility (ADF)Annual ReportsAnti-Money
SummaryFINRA recognizes that member firms and their personnel have been experiencing significant disruptions to their business operations due to the devastating impact of the California wildfires, which started on January 7, 2025. The wildfires have also had a major impact on customers. For instance, customers may be unable to communicate with their financial professional or receive mail during
The 2024 FINRA Annual Regulatory Oversight Report provides member firms with insight into findings from FINRA’s Member Supervision, Market Regulation and Enforcement programs.
SummaryFINRA recently held annual elections to fill vacancies on the Small Firm Advisory Committee (SFAC) and the Regional Committees, and, at its December meeting, the FINRA Board of Governors (FINRA Board) appointed several individuals to fill vacancies on the SFAC and the National Adjudicatory Council (NAC). This Notice lists the individuals recently elected and appointed to the SFAC, Regional
The Neutral Corner – Volume 4—2024Mission StatementYear End MessageNo Time to Sit Back: The Active Role of the Chairperson as Team Leader by Annamaria Boccia Smith, Esq., Former FINRA ArbitratorFINRA Dispute Resolution Services (DRS) and FINRA NewsArbitration Case Filings and TrendsFINRA Adopts Amendments to the Codes of Arbitration Procedure to Provide Non-Party Customers With a Copy of the
