In November 2007, the Securities Industry/Regulatory Council on Continuing Education (the Council) released the semi-annual Firm Element Advisory. The Council suggests that firms consult this guide in developing their Firm Element needs analysis.
FINRA’s training resource library includes a range of online offerings that address many of the topics that the Council has outlined in the Firm
SEC Approves a Proposed Rule Change Relating to Representation of Parties in Arbitration and Mediation
Continuing Education
Regulatory Notice
Notice Type
Guidance
Key Topic(s)
Continuing EducationFirm Element
Suggested Routing
Compliance
Continuing Education
Legal
Registration
Senior Management
PLEASE NOTE: On July 30, 2007, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, FINRA, began operations. FINRA was formed through the consolidation of NASD and the enforcement, member regulation and
Personnel Background Investigations
Regulatory Notice
Notice Type
Guidance
Referenced Rules & Notices
Article III, Sections 3 and 4 of the FINRA By-Laws
NASD Rule 3010(e)
NTM 97-19
NTM 05-39
NYSE Interpretation Handbook Rule 345.11/01
NYSE Rule 345.11
NYSE Rule 346b
Suggested Routing
Compliance
Executive Representatives
Human Resources
Legal
Operations
Principals
Registered
SEC Approves New NASD Rule 2290 Regarding Fairness Opinions
On September 7, 2007, the SEC approved new NASD Rule 2821 regarding broker-dealers' compliance and supervisory responsibilities for deferred variable annuities.1 The rule text is set forth in Attachment A and is effective May 5, 2008.
Technology Changes for Reporting Certain Complaint
and Disclosure Information
FINRA is changing the effective date for reporting equity-linked notes from August 4, 2008, to November 3, 2008.
Proposed New Rules Governing Communications About Variable Insurance Products; Comment Period Expired: September 30, 2008
FINRA Provides Clarification on SEC Guidance Regarding Emergency Orders Concerning Short Selling
