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Rule 2241

This course explores some of the many ways in which FINRA Rule 2241 supports objective research by preventing improper influence between investment banking and research departments.

Order Routing Disclosures

This course reviews two types of order routing disclosure requirements featured in Rule 606 of SEC Regulation NMS:

  • order routing information required in public quarterly reports per amended Rule 606(a); and
  • not-held order handling information required upon a customer’s request per Rule 606(b)(3).

Regulation BI

This overview of Regulation BI (Best Interest) focuses on issues relevant to registered representatives, including:

  • applicability of the rule;
  • what is considered a recommendation; and
  • factors to be considered when making a recommendation.

The course also discusses the appropriate disclosure to provide customers and how to mitigate conflicts of interest.