Shell companies—companies that have no or nominal business operations or non-cash assets for an extended period of time—can be used for legitimate purposes. However, they can also be used by fraudsters as vehicles for stock manipulation. Learn the signs of this type of fraud and how to protect yourself.
FINRA is publishing its quarterly OTC Equities High Price Dissemination List for the second quarter of 2024. This updated list of OTC equity securities eligible for trade report dissemination for trades of fewer than 100 shares is effective as of September 27, 2024. To view changes, visit the Daily List: Security Attribute Changes page, select the “Unit of Trades” filter and enter September 26,
The FINRA Board announced two newly appointed Industry Governors, received an update on FINRA’s Enforcement Digital Transformation and continued discussions around FINRA’s long-term financial planning.
Board Appoints Industry Governors, Discusses FINRA’s Long-Term Financial Planning and Hears Latest From Key Stakeholders
A través de el Programa de Quejas, FINRA investiga quejas contra firmas de corretaje y sus empleados. FINRA está empoderada para tomar medidas disciplinarias contra los corredores y sus empresas. Las sanciones pueden incluir multas, suspensiones, exclusión de la industria de valores u otras sanciones apropiadas.
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This user guide provides Super Account Administrators (SAAs) and Account Administrators (AAs) with the requirements of the FINRA Entitlement Program and instructions and tips for how to navigate the Account Management System of the FINRA Entitlement Program.i Responsibilities for Managing Account Accessii Best Practices for
The following FAQ address general Entitlement questions. For detailed information, refer to the website specific to each user group...
Effective December 1, 2014, FINRA Rule 3170, Tape Recording of Registered Persons by Certain Firms, commonly referred to as the "Taping Rule," was adopted into the Consolidated FINRA Rulebook, replacing NASD Rule 3010(b)(2). The Taping Rule provisions first became effective August 17, 1998, when the Securities and Exchange Commission approved an amendment to NASD Rule 3010 to require members to establish, enforce and maintain special written supervisory procedures, including the tape recording of conversations, when they have hired more than a specified percentage of registered persons from certain firms that have been expelled or that have had their broker/dealer registrations revoked for violations of sales practice rules ("disciplined firms").
The Neutral Corner – Volume 3—2024Mission StatementPro Se Parties: Tips for an Effective Hearing by Khoi Dang-Vu, Associate Regional Director, FINRA Midwest Regional Office and Dontay Phillips, Former FINRA InternFINRA Dispute Resolution Services (DRS) and FINRA NewsArbitration Case Filings and TrendsProposed Rule Change to Amend FINRA Rule 12800 (Simplified Arbitration) to Clarify and Amend the
FINRA views the protection of senior investors, as well as baby boomers who are retired or approaching retirement, as a top priority. Because a large number of American investors are approaching retirement and control a substantial portion of investment assets, FINRA encourages firms to review and, where warranted, enhance their policies, procedures and practices, in light of the special issues common to many senior investors. For example, a firm's procedures and controls should take into consideration the age and life stage (whether pre-retired, semi-retired or retired) of their customers. Of particular concern to FINRA is the suitability of recommendations to senior investors, communications targeting older investors, and potentially abusive or unscrupulous sales practices or fraudulent activities targeting senior investors.
