Podcasts: FINRA Unscripted
On this episode, FINRA leaders discuss the 2026 Regulatory Oversight Report, covering emerging threats from AI and crypto, evolving fraud schemes, cybersecurity risks, effective practices, and more. Learn how firms can leverage the information in the report for strengthened compliance planning.
Engagement is a two-way street at FINRA. On this episode of FINRA Unscripted, two regional committee members speak with FINRA's Kayte Toczylowski about how FINRA listens to industry feedback and takes action. Discover how member firms can actively participate in shaping regulation, access valuable resources, and build meaningful relationships.
FINRA Forward is transforming cybersecurity defense through collaborative intelligence sharing and more. On this episode of FINRA Unscripted, discover how tabletop exercises and workshops, the Cyber and Operational Resilience program, and the forthcoming Financial Intelligence Fusion Center can help FINRA member firms prevent, prepare for and respond to evolving cyber threats.
In early October, FINRA CEO Robert Cook joined Small Firm Advisory Committee Chair Preston Haxo for a conversation at FINRA’s Small Firm Conference. The two spoke about FINRA Forward, the vital role of the SFAC, the practical ways firms can engage with FINRA, and more. On this episode of FINRA Unscripted, we tune in to that conversation.
As we kick off World Investor Week, we thought it was the perfect time to revisit some invaluable tips for investors looking to start the year off right with their financial goals. On this episode, which originally aired in January, FINRA’s Head of Investor Education Gerri Walsh shares insights on leveraging market trends and tools to achieve your money goals in 2025.
As member firm activity increases in blockchain and crypto assets, FINRA is launching a Crypto and Blockchain Education Program designed to empower member firm compliance and combat crypto fraud.
In 2009, the FINRA Investor Education Foundation launched the first national study of financial capability of adults in the United States. Since its start, the National Financial Capability Study has provided data on multiple indicators of capability, including financial behaviors, attitudes, and knowledge. National Financial Capability Study survey data is collected every three years. The 2024 survey, which was published in July, represents the sixth wave of data. This episodes dives into the report that serves as an important barometer of Americans financial health, and continues to be an essential resource for policymakers, researchers, financial firms, educators, and other stakeholders seeking to better understand and address the financial capability needs of Americans.
At the 2025 FINRA Annual Conference on May 14, FINRA Chair Scott Curtis discusses topics of interest to FINRA member firms and other stakeholders, in conversation with President and CEO Robert Cook.
At FINRA’s annual conference on May 13, 2025, President and CEO Robert Cook discusses the FINRA Forward initiative and other topics of interest to FINRA member firms and other stakeholders, in conversation with Kayte Toczylowski, VP, Member Relations and Education.
Third-party risk is the most clicked-on topic in FINRA's 2025 Regulatory Oversight Report. But what is third-party risk and why are people so interested in it? What can FINRA member firms do to mitigate that risk? And how can FINRA help? These questions will be answered on the latest episode of FINRA Unscripted, featuring a returning guest, FINRA's Executive Vice President of Member Supervision Greg Ruppert.