Summary
FINRA is updating the imbedded text of Securities Exchange Act (SEA) financial responsibility rules in the Interpretations of Financial and Operational Rules to reflect the effectiveness of amendments the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted1. The updated imbedded text relates to SEA Rules 15c3-1, 15c3-1a, 15c3-1b, 15c3-1d, 15c3-1e, 15c3-3, 15Fi-1 through 15Fi-5, 17a-3, 17a-4
Executive Summary
FINRA recently held annual elections to fill vacancies on the Small Firm Advisory Committee (SFAC) and the Regional Committees.1 Additionally, at its December meeting, the FINRA Board of Governors (FINRA Board) also appointed several individuals to fill additional vacancies on the SFAC and the National Adjudicatory Council (NAC). This Notice lists the individuals recently
Summary
On November 8, 2021, FINRA will cease operation of the OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB)—a FINRA-operated inter-dealer quotation system—and delete the OTCBB-related rules from the FINRA rulebook.
Questions regarding this Notice should be directed to:
Chris Stone, Vice President, Transparency Services (TS), at (202) 728-8457 or by email; and
Randy Rivera, Director, TS, at (212) 858-5119 or
April 12, 1988
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
LAST DATE FOR COMMENT: MAY 12, 1988.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The NASD requests comments on proposed amendments to Appendix A to Article III, Section 30 of the NASD Rules of Fair Practice (Appendix A), which contains the NASD's margin maintenance rules. The proposed amendments will update the NASD's margin maintenance rules to
• Extended Hours Trading Risk Disclosure—Failure to Comply With Rule Requirements
• Anti-Intimidation/Coordination—Failure to Comply With Rule Requirements
• Backing Away
• Best Execution—Failure to Comply With Requirements for Best Execution
• ECN Display Rule—Failure to Comply With Rule Requirements
• Failure to Display Minimum Size in NASDAQ Securities, CQS
Summary
FINRA will conduct its Annual Meeting of firms on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time in the FINRA Visitors Center at 1735 K Street, NW, Washington, D.C. The purpose of the meeting is to elect individuals to fill one small firm seat, one mid-size firm seat and one large firm seat on the FINRA Board of Governors (FINRA Board or Board).1
It is important that all
Executive Summary
FINRA is making available updates to interpretations in the Interpretations of Financial and Operational Rules that have been communicated to FINRA by the staff of the SEC’s Division of Trading and Markets (SEC staff). The updated interpretations are with respect to Securities Exchange Act (SEA) Rules 15c3-1 and 15c3-3.
Questions concerning this Notice should be directed to
This Notice announces, effective immediately, clarifications of interpretations of the FINRA margin rule regarding minimum equity requirements in FINRA Rule 4210(b).
Questions concerning this Notice should be directed to:
James Barry, Director, Credit Regulation, Office of Financial and Operational Risk Policy, at (646) 315-8347 or by email;
Joseph David, Principal Specialist, Credit
Summary
FINRA seeks comment on proposed amendments to the NASD Rule 1010 Series (Membership Proceedings) (collectively, the Membership Application Program (MAP) rules). The proposal is the result of FINRA's retrospective review of the MAP rules and processes, and is intended to reduce unnecessary burdens on new and existing firms, while strengthening investor protections. The proposed
Summary
FINRA reminds member firms about requirements when using predispute arbitration agreements for customer accounts. Where member firms use mandatory arbitration clauses in their customer agreements, FINRA rules establish minimum disclosure requirements regarding the use of such clauses and prohibit predispute arbitration agreements from including conditions that, among other things, limit
