Arbitrators are the triers of fact in FINRA arbitrations and they have great authority and wide latitude to decide matters as they see fit. Arbitrators must be, and appear to be, ethical, unbiased and neutral. In this section, you will find the resources and guidelines to achieve these goals.On This PageCode of Ethics for ArbitratorsDisclosure RequirementsDisqualification Criteria10 Best
FINRA Requests Comment on a Proposal Relating to Its Inter-Dealer Quotation System for OTC Equity Securities
Summary
Member firms are increasingly using third-party vendors to perform a wide range of core business and regulatory oversight functions. FINRA is publishing this Notice to remind member firms of their obligation to establish and maintain a supervisory system, including written supervisory procedures (WSPs), for any activities or functions performed by third-party vendors, including any sub-
Becoming a registered person has not been an easy or inexpensive process. In 2018, FINRA’s creation of the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam was a significant step in simplifying the process for an individual to demonstrate basic industry knowledge. The SIE is open anyone over age 18 and, most importantly, association with a member firm is not required. Passing the SIE, however, does not
Extension of Time Requests Relating to FINRA Rule 4210
Looking to break into the financial services industry? It is about to get easier. On October 1, 2018, FINRA will launch the Securities Industry Essential (SIE) exam, a new exam that will test concepts fundamental to the securities industry. And you don’t have to be associated with a financial firm to take it!
The Books and Records topic of the 2025 FINRA Annual Regulatory Oversight Report (the Report) informs member firms’ compliance programs by providing annual insights from FINRA’s ongoing regulatory operations, including (1) regulatory obligations, (2) findings and effective practices, and (3) additional resources.
