In addition to the potential challenges and related factors noted above, member firms should also be mindful of the potential implications to their regulatory obligations as they consider whether to incorporate the metaverse into their internal systems and processes or use this technology within product offerings. FINRA reminds its member firms that FINRA’s rules—which are intended to be
The honors program is a two-year rotational program open to recent law school graduates and attorneys concluding clerkships. These full-time positions offer the opportunity to do sophisticated legal work to protect investors and the financial markets.
SUGGESTED ROUTINGSenior ManagementLegal & Compliance Executive SummaryNASD Regulation, Inc., is announcing that, effective January 2, 1998, a new arbitration process fee will be assessed on members that are parties to arbitration proceedings, and on members that employ associated persons who are parties to arbitration proceedings. The fee will be imposed in two parts: a
The standards governing communications with the public are set forth in Rule 2210. In addition to those standards, the following guidelines must be considered in preparing retail communications and correspondence, as defined in Rule 2210, about variable life insurance and variable annuities.
(a) General Considerations
(1) Product Identification
In order to assure that investors
(a) When and How Transactions are Reported
(1) Reports of secondary market transactions in direct participation programs shall be transmitted to the OTC Reporting Facility on the next business day ("T+1") after the date of execution between 8:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time, be designated "as/of" trades to denote their execution on a prior day, and be accompanied by the
FINRA is responsible for regulating every broker and brokerage firm doing business with the U.S. public. The selected statistics below represent: 1) the work we do as a regulator and 2) an overview of the securities industry based on data we capture.Key FINRA Statistics for 2023Regulatory Actions and Corporate Financing Review 2017 – 2023Key Industry StatisticsRegistered Representatives
The Advertising Regulation Department (the “Department”) protects investors by helping to ensure that broker-dealers’ communications with the public are fair, balanced, and not misleading. The Department reviews communications such as websites, search advertisements, brochures, commercials, and print communications for compliance with applicable FINRA, SEC, MSRB, and SIPC rules through four key
FINRA Updates Private Placement Filer Form Pursuant to FINRA Rules 5122 and 5123
FINRA reminds firms that the new FINRA/Nasdaq Trade Reporting Facility (the FINRA/Nasdaq TRF Chicago) will commence operation on Monday, September 10, 2018. The FINRA/Nasdaq TRF Chicago provides FINRA members with another mechanism for reporting over-the-counter trades in NMS stocks and complying with FINRA’s requirements with respect to back-up trade reporting arrangements, as set
SummaryFINRA conducts annual elections to fill positions on the Small Firm Advisory Committee (SFAC), Regional Committees, National Adjudicatory Council (NAC) and FINRA Board of Governors (Board). This Notice provides:a description of responsibilities for the various groups;an overview of each elected vacancy to be filled in 2024; anda summary of how eligible individuals can become candidates for
