The Variable Annuities section of the 2022 Report on FINRA’s Risk Monitoring and Examination Activities (the Report) informs member firms’ compliance programs by providing annual insights from FINRA’s ongoing regulatory operations, including (1) relevant regulatory obligations and related considerations, (2) exam findings and effective practices, and (3) additional resources.
Registered Representative Cesar Rodriguez Barred for Fraud and Improper Use of Customer Funds
WASHINGTON — The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced today that Avenir Financial Group, its CEO Michael Clements, and registered representative Karim Ibrahim aka Chris Allen consented to an order halting further fraudulent sales of equity interests in the firm and promissory notes
GUIDANCEPartial Customer Account TransfersEffective Date: September 13, 2004SUGGESTED ROUTINGKEY TOPICSLegal & ComplianceOperationsSenior ManagementAutomated Customer Account TransferService (ACATS)Rule 11870Executive SummaryOn July 14, 2004, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) granted accelerated approval of amendments to Rule 11870 making the procedures for transferring
GUIDANCE
Expedited Proceedings
SUGGESTED ROUTING
KEY TOPICS
Legal & Compliance
Expedited ProceedingsRule 9550 Series
Executive Summary
On March 9, 2004, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved an NASD proposed rule change that creates the Rule 9550 Series to consolidate, clarify, and streamline most procedural rules that have an
SEC Approves Amendments to FINRA Dispute Resolution By-Laws
First in a series highlighting colleagues working behind the scenes to help FINRA achieve our mission.
Raj Pillai is no stranger to crises. Y2K. 9/11. The Northeast blackout of 2003. Superstorm Sandy. He has worked through them all, the latter at FINRA, which he joined in 2011.
“There are different challenges with each situation. Every time, we’ve gotten better and better in terms of technology
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Senior ManagementCorporate FinanceLegal & ComplianceOperationsSyndicateTradingTraining
Executive Summary
On May 28, 1993, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved amendments to Part VI, Section 8 of Schedule D to the NASD® By-Laws that will assist members in meeting their obligations under SEC rules 10b-6 and 10b-6A. The amendments require that the
<p>Intersection between the NASD's Limit Order Protection Rule and Rule 206(3) of the Investment Advisors Act of 1940 for fee-based wrap accounts.</p><p> </p><p>[NASDAQ Staff Interpretive Letter]</p>
INFORMATIONAL
Dispute Resolution
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Executive Representative
Legal & Compliance
Arbitration/Mediation
Dispute Resolution Regional Offices
Executive Summary
On March 4, 2002, the NASD Dispute Resolution, Inc. (NASD DR) Western Region will consolidate its San Francisco and Los Angeles Regional Offices into one Regional Office in Los Angeles. The
WASHINGTON – Today marks the start of World Investor Week 2018, as FINRA and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation (FINRA Foundation) join securities regulators and investor advocates around the globe to raise awareness about the importance of investor education and protection in recognition of the weeklong global campaign.
As part of the international effort, FINRA and the FINRA Foundation,
