Firms have shared the following ways they have used prior FINRA publications, such as Exam Findings Reports, Priorities Letters and Reports on FINRA’s Examination and Risk Monitoring Program, to enhance their compliance programs. We encourage firms to consider these practices, if relevant to their business model, and continue to provide feedback on how they use FINRA publications.Assessment of
Firm Failed to File Nearly 1,500 Suspicious Activity ReportsWASHINGTON—FINRA announced today that it has fined Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. $6 million for failing to establish and implement policies, procedures, and internal controls reasonably designed to cause the reporting of suspicious transactions as required by the Bank Secrecy Act. In particular, Merrill Lynch failed
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Transforming the Securities Industry CE Program
FINRA has adopted important changes to its continuing education (CE) and registration rules to train registered persons more effectively while accommodating registered persons whose personal circumstances take them away from the industry for a
TO: All NASD Members and Level 2 and Level 3 Subscribers
NASDAQ 1983 SHARE VOLUME REACHES 15.9 BILLION MARK; 88.7% INCREASE OVER RECORD 1982 8.4 BILLION
1983 NASDAQ volume reached 15.9 billion shares, an all-time record and an 88.7% increase over 1982 volume. The 15.9 billion shares represented 74% of the NYSE's 1983 volume and 750% of that of the AMEX.
On the last trading day of 1983,
The Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000 (CFMA) lifted the ban on the trading of futures on single securities and on narrow-based security indices (security futures). Security futures are regulated both as securities and as future contracts, and must be traded on trading facilities and through intermediaries registered with both the SEC and CFTC.
Security futures involve a high
FINRA announced that it has promoted Michael Solomon to Executive Vice President of Examinations and Membership Application Program, effective immediately. Solomon has taken on an expanded leadership role since rejoining FINRA in 2022 as a Senior Vice President and Head of Examinations. Solomon continues to report to Greg Ruppert, Executive Vice President, Member Supervision.
Background
Examinations are central to FINRA's regulatory operations, and they are one of the principal means by which the organization protects investors and promotes market integrity. FINRA's examinations also aim to provide valuable feedback to firms on areas for improvement and best practices based on insights we have gathered from examining others in the industry.
FINRA has
I OPPOSE RESTRICTIONS TO MY RIGHT TO INVEST.
I have used both leveraged and inverse funds in the past. They have been especially useful as a hedge against adverse market conditions as well as an enhancement to favorable conditions. I am aware of both their risks and rewards. I view Inverse funds as a type of 'health insurance' for the portfolio in uncertain times; you hope you
A. P. SECURITIES, INC.15 WATERVIEW DR, CENTERPORT, NY 11721Mailing Address: P. O. BOX 434, CENTERPORT, NY 11721A.BRIDGE REALVEST SECURITIES CORPORATION244 CAMBRIDGE OAKS, PARK RIDGE, NJ 07656A.G. QUINTAL INVESTMENT COMPANY INC.2177 ACUSHNET AVE., NEW BEDFORD, MA 02745-6316A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS88 POST ROAD WEST, 2ND FLOOR, WESTPORT, CT 06880A5 SECURITIES LLC375 WEST END AVE UNIT 10D,
SUGGESTED ROUTING*
Corporate Finance
Institutional
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Operations
Research
Syndicate
*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
As of July 22, 1988, the following 30 issues joined the NASDAQ National Market System
