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Crypto assets—also known as digital assets—are assets that are issued or transferred using distributed ledger or blockchain technology. They include, but are not limited to, so-called “virtual currencies,” “coins,” and “tokens.” A particular crypto asset may or may not meet definition of a “security” under the federal securities laws. FINRA rules that relate to securities, or that do not depend on securities status, may impose obligations on the crypto asset-related activities of member firms and associated persons.
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This Notice provides guidance to help member firms comply with FINRA Rule 2210, Communications with the Public, when creating, reviewing, approving, distributing, or using retail communications concerning private placement offerings.
Questions concerning this Notice should be directed to:
Amy C. Sochard, Vice President, Advertising Regulation, at (240) 386-4508; or
Ira D. Gluck,
Sharing Sensitive Information Can Pose Potential Privacy and Security Risks
WASHINGTON — The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) today issued an Investor Alert to help consumers consider the risks of sharing personal financial account information and other sensitive information with data aggregators.
Companies that offer financial data aggregation services put information about
Bill Wollman and Mike Rufino explain the nine risks that inform FINRA’s risk-based examination and surveillance program, and give examples of what staff looks for when assessing a firm’s risk. (19 min. 52 sec.)
1. My firm filed with the Advertising Regulation Department a retail communication that promotes or recommends a private placement subject to the filing requirements of FINRA Rules 5122 or 5123. Do we now need to file the same communication with the Corporate Financing Department?
A. No. A firm that has filed a retail communication with the Advertising Regulation Department will be deemed to
FINRA Updates Private Placement Filer Form Pursuant to FINRA Rules 5122 and 5123
Capital Acquisition Brokers (CABs) are firms that engage in a limited range of activities, including:
advising companies and private equity funds on capital raising and corporate restructuring, and
acting as placement agents for sales of unregistered securities to institutional investors under limited conditions.
Firms that elect to be governed under the CAB rule set are not permitted, among
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NASD is issuing this Notice to Members to solicit comments from members
(a) A member or an associated person must have a reasonable basis to believe that a recommended transaction or investment strategy involving a security or securities is suitable for the customer, based on the information obtained through the reasonable diligence of the member or associated person to ascertain the customer's investment profile. A customer's investment profile includes,