The Neutral Corner – Volume 3—2025

The Neutral Corner – Volume 3—2025

Mission Statement

A Refresher on Virtual Hearings

FINRA Dispute Resolution Services (DRS) and FINRA News

  • Arbitration Case Filings and Trends
  • Approved Rule Change to Amend the Codes of Arbitration Procedure to Make Clarifying, Technical and Procedural Changes to the Arbitrator List Selection Process 
  • Approved Rule Change to Amend the Codes of Arbitration Procedure to Accelerate the Processing of Arbitration Proceedings for Parties Who Qualify Based on Their Age or Health Condition 
  • Enhancements to the Voluntary Short List Option
  • Updates to the Initial Prehearing Conference (IPHC) Scripts
  • Updates to the Hearing Procedure Scripts
  • Updates to the Virtual Prehearing Conferences and Hearings Page
  • Important Reminder: Meeting Your Arbitration Commitments
  • National Financial Capability Study
  • Introducing DRS’ Virtual Agent 
  • Register for the DR Portal Today 
  • DR Portal: Did You Know? 

Mediation Update

  • Mediation Case Filings and Trends 
  • October is Mediation Settlement Month
  • Mediator Disclosure Updates
  • Become a FINRA Mediator

Questions and Answers

  • Late Recusals
  • Attorneys’ Fees

Arbitrator Disclosure Reminder
Directory 
FINRA Offices