Exchange Act Rule 15c3-5 (Market Access Rule) requires broker-dealers with market access or that provide market access to their customers to “appropriately control the risks associated with market access so as not to jeopardize their own financial condition, that of other market participants, the integrity of trading on the securities markets, and the stability of the financial system.”
Certain committees are required pursuant to FINRA’s By-Laws. In addition, the FINRA Board is authorized to appoint committees to facilitate and assist in the execution of the Board’s responsibilities.The current standing committees include: Audit & Risk CommitteeCompensation and Human Capital CommitteeConflicts CommitteeExecutive CommitteeFinance, Operations & Technology
The confidence in the US market is waning and will collapse in time. For too long FINRA's out-dated short interest reporting policy has allowed malicious activities to continue with little to no oversight in the form of abusive and extraordinary over-leveraging of short positions. Many of the policies mentioned in Regulatory Notice 21-19 address the short interest ineffective reporting, yet
Frequently asked questions regarding Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and FINRA Rule 4370.
Rule 2220 was intended to apply only to standardized options; therefore, advertisements, educational material and sales literature regarding conventional options need not be submitted to the Department for pre-use review and approval. However, advertisements, educational material and sales literature regarding conventional options remain subject to the general standards in both Rules 2210 and 2220 that prohibit untrue, false or misleading statements.
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FINRA’s Renewal Program supports the collection and disbursement of fees related to the renewal of broker-dealer (BD) and investment adviser (IA) registrations, exempt reporting and notice filings with participating self-regulatory organizations (SRO) and jurisdictions. FINRA communicates information about renewal fees BD and IA firms owe via a Preliminary Statement in November and
Financial institutions have an obligation to safeguard your personal financial information, but you have an important role to play as well. Understanding how customer account takeover incidents and theft of personal financial information might occur and taking steps to minimize your risk can make a difference.
The purpose of this notice is to make sure you understand and agree to the Qualification Examinations Rules of Conduct for examinations administered in test centers or remotely. You are required to agree to all of the following Rules of Conduct before starting your examination.
(a) Procedures for Reviewing TransactionsAn Executive Vice President of FINRA's Market Regulation Department or Transparency Services Department, or any officer designated by such Executive Vice President, may, on his or her own motion, review any transaction involving an OTC Equity Security arising out of or reported through a trade reporting system owned or operated by FINRA or FINRA
Reporting of Criminal Offenses
Effective Date: July 15, 2002
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Executive Representatives
Legal & Compliance
Operations
Senior Management
Rule 3070
Reporting Requirements
Executive Summary
On May 15, 2002, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved amendments to NASD Rule 3070, concerning the reporting of criminal offenses by members and