FINRA takes disciplinary actions against firms and individuals for violations of NASD rules; federal securities laws, rules, and regulations; and the rules of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board.
INFORMATIONAL
Continuing Education
SUGGESTED ROUTING
KEY TOPICS
Continuing Education
Legal & Compliance
Registration Department
Senior Management
Regulatory Element
General Program (S101)
Series 6 Program (S106)
Executive Summary
NASD Rule 1120 (Continuing Education Requirements) permits the NASD, as appropriate, to designate specific Continuing Education
On December 1, 2009, the SEC approved FINRA's proposed rule change to adopt a new set of rules governing clearly erroneous transactions in the consolidated rulebook.
Neutral Corner - January 2008
Regulatory Obligations and Related Considerations
Regulatory Obligations
Exchange Act Rule 15c3-3 (Customer Protection Rule) imposes requirements on member firms that are designed to protect customer funds and securities. Member firms are obligated to maintain custody of customers’ fully paid and excess margin securities, safeguard customer cash by segregating these assets from the firm’s
/01 Trading Against Firm Recommendations
Reserved.
/02 Private Sales
Reserved.
/03 Conversions, Acquisitions and Changes in Business Activities
Member organizations are expected to notify the Exchange when planning important organizational or operational changes, such as mergers with or acquisitions of other broker/dealers or the acquisition of a significant electronic data processing system
Rules 203(b) (Short sales) and 204 (Close-out requirement) of Regulation SHO provide exceptions for bona fide market making activity. The SEC has provided guidance on what constitutes “bona fide market making activities” as well as examples of what does not. Member firms must also confirm and be able to demonstrate that any transaction for which they rely on a Regulation SHO bona fide market making exception qualifies for the exception, consistent with Regulation SHO and guidance.
Managing real estate from afar can be a challenge for a family living the military lifestyle. You should approach real estate with the same care you would take before making any investment.
(a) Time to File Notice of Appeal
A Respondent or the Department of Enforcement may file a written notice of appeal within 25 days after service of a decision issued pursuant to Rule 9268 or Rule 9269.
(b) Effect
An appeal to the National Adjudicatory Council from a decision issued pursuant to Rule 9268 or Rule 9269 shall operate as a stay of that decision until the National Adjudicatory
SR-FINRA-2019-009 has been approved by the SEC. Effective May 8, 2019, this rule will no longer be applicable. Please consult the appropriate FINRA rule.
/01 Trading Against Firm Recommendations
Reserved.
/02 Private Sales
Reserved.
/03 Conversions, Acquisitions and Changes in Business Activities
Member organizations are expected to notify the Exchange when planning
