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FINRA Data provides non-commercial use of data, specifically the ability to save data views and create and manage a Bond Watchlist.
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Registered representatives can fulfill Continuing Education requirements, view their industry CRD record and perform other compliance tasks.
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Firm compliance professionals can access filings and requests, run reports and submit support tickets.
WASHINGTON— FINRA announced today that after nine years in the Department of Enforcement, Christopher Kelly plans to leave FINRA on Nov. 1 to pursue other opportunities. In his most recent role of Senior Vice President and Deputy Head of Enforcement, Kelly oversaw the work of FINRA’s Enforcement attorneys throughout the country as well as Enforcement’s Litigation Group.
Rule Filing Status: Filed for Immediate Effectiveness
Rule change to adopt (1) FINRA IM-1013-3 and (2) FINRA Interpretive Material Section 4(e) of Schedule A to the FINRA By-Laws (“IM-Section 4(e)”) to establish a short-form membership application process for firms that must become FINRA members due to the amendments to Exchange Act Rule 15b9-1 and partial waiver of the new membership application fee to those firms that are eligible to apply for FINRA membership pursuant to this short-form membership application process.
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FINRA’s Renewal Program supports the collection and disbursement of fees related to the renewal of broker-dealer (BD) and investment adviser (IA) registrations, exempt reporting and notice filings with participating self-regulatory organizations (SRO) and jurisdictions. FINRA communicates information about renewal fees BD and IA firms owe via a Preliminary Statement in November and publishes a Final Statement in January to confirm or reconcile the actual renewal fees BD and IA firms owe after Jan. 1, 2024.
FINRA is issuing this Notice to inform members that it is discontinuing collection of data under Rule 4540. The data collected under Rule 4540 is used in the Integrated National Surveillance and Information Technology Enhancements program (INSITE). The decision to discontinue the collection of data under Rule 4540 at this time is based on the availability of alternative sources of data that were not available when INSITE was developed and that have enhanced FINRA’s ability to assess risk.
WASHINGTON— FINRA released today a new report, Quantum Computing and the Implications for the Securities Industry. While practical quantum computing remains nascent, the research examines how the emerging technology that relies on quantum mechanics to perform complex calculations could significantly alter the securities industry in the future.