ACTION REQUESTED BY OCTOBER 29, 1999
Comment Period Expires October 29, 1999
Advertising Regulation
NASD Regulation Requests Comment on Proposed Amendments to Provisions Governing Communications with the Public; Comment Period Expires October 29, 1999
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Summary
FINRA has released an updated Security Futures Risk Disclosure Statement (2020 Statement) to replace the one that was last updated in 2018, and a supplement (2020 Supplement) that reflects the disclosure updates described herein.1 The 2020 Statement incorporates all cumulative changes made to date, which include, among others, conforming changes for updates to the market-wide circuit
Options trading carries risk and requires specific approval from an investor’s brokerage firm.
FINRA poses several questions for firms to consider as they evaluate whether their supervisory systems are reasonably designed to address risks of their SPAC-related activities. These questions are based on FINRA’s observations to this point in our review. In addition, the Appendix notes additional guidance FINRA has provided regarding member firms’ relevant obligations.
Summary
With the recent increase in the number of customers seeking to open brokerage accounts and trade options, FINRA reminds members of the requirements for determining whether to approve a customer to trade options. Regardless of whether the account is self-directed or options are being recommended, members must perform due diligence on the customer and collect information about the customer
FINRA has taken disciplinary actions against the following firms and individuals for violations of FINRA rules; federal securities laws, rules and regulations; and the rules of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB).
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Transforming the Securities Industry CE Program
FINRA has adopted important changes to its continuing education (CE) and registration rules to train registered persons more effectively while accommodating registered persons whose personal circumstances take them away from the industry for a time.
LEARN MORE ABOUT CHANGES TO THE SECURITIES INDUSTRY CE PROGRAM
FINRA has taken disciplinary actions against the following firms and individuals for violations of FINRA rules; federal securities laws, rules and regulations; and the rules of theMunicipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB).
SEC Approves New Rules Governing Communications With the Public
FINRA has taken disciplinary actions against the following firms and individuals for violations of FINRA rules; federal securities laws, rules and regulations; and the rules of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB).
