On this episode, we dig into a new report from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation, Investors of Color in the United States, that highlights interesting trends related to the pace at which Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino and Asian American/Pacific Islander investors are entering the market, their views on risk, where they're receiving information and more.
In the interest of transparency and clarity, FINRA is posting the correspondence between FINRA and Next Bridge Hydrocarbons that began on April 18, 2023.
Securities regulators raise awareness that increased social isolation during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic can have a devastating impact on senior investors, offering tips and resources.
On October 2, 2023, FINRA will launch the new Fingerprint Program for Transfer Agents and Clearing Agencies (TA/CAs) as the SEC declared FINRA's updated Fingerprint Plan effective September 22, 2023. This Program outsources fingerprint processing to Sterling Identity (Sterling), the same FBI-approved channeler that processes fingerprints for broker-dealers on FINRA’s behalf.
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When the FBI identifies a third successive fingerprint card as "Illegible,” FINRA requests that the FBI conduct a search of its database based on the associated person's name (Name Check) rather than on the fingerprints submitted
CodeExplanationCDPD*Firm provided barcode on form filing and awaiting receipt of fingerprints for processing.CLERFBI result indicating No Data was identified for fingerprints submitted.CLRXFBI result indicating No Data was identified based on Name Check search.COMPFINRA staff has completed review of CHRI identified by the FBI in response to fingerprints submitted.CMPXFINRA staff has completed
Fingerprint results are posted to an individual’s CRD record typically within 24-36 business hours after FBI receipt.Entitled users can view the status of fingerprint submissions in FINRA Gateway and CRD by selecting the Show Statuses button and accepting the special Terms and Conditions to view the FBI results. Viewing Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) requires the additional “View CHRI
Under Section 17(f)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, (15 USC 78q(f)(2)), and Exchange Rule 17 f-2 thereunder, as amended, firms may be required to submit additional fingerprints if fingerprints are determined to be that the prior submission(s) are illegible or classified as rejected. The process for submitting additional fingerprints differs for broker-dealers and funding portals.
Firms must submit fingerprints for individuals specified in Rule 17f-2 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. Firms can submit fingerprint information electronically or by using hardcopy fingerprint cards.