This webcast focuses on what firms should expect from the Anti-Money Laundering reviews conducted as part of FINRA's routine examinations. We will review how FINRA examiners will check to make sure you have appropriate AML procedures in place, and you will learn what we expect of you and what you should expect from us during the AML part of an exam.
Frequently asked questions related to OATS reporting requirements to OTC equity securities.
When used in these By-Laws, unless the context otherwise requires, the term:
(a) "Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended;
(b) "Board" means the Board of Directors of FINRA Regulation;
(c) "broker" shall have the same meaning as in Section 3(a)(4) of the Act;
(d) "Commission" means the Securities and Exchange Commission;
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Each year, FINRA publishes its Annual Regulatory and Examination Priorities Letter to highlight issues of importance to FINRA's regulatory programs.
Cover Letter From FINRA President and CEO, Robert Cook
January 4, 2017
Today, FINRA is publishing its
2017 Regulatory and
(a) Definitions
For purposes of this Rule, the following terms shall be defined as provided.
(1) "Emerging Growth Company" has the same meaning as in Section 3(a)(80) of the Exchange Act.
(2) "Equity security" has the same meaning as defined in Section 3(a)(11) of the Exchange Act.
(3) "Independent third-party research report" means a third-party research report
TO: All NASD Members
The Securities and Exchange Commission recently issued proposals designed to clarify the obligations of brokers and issuers under its previously adopted direct communications program. The SEC had earlier mandated a program for issuers' direct communications with beneficial shareowners to go into effect on January 1, 1985.
However, on August 17, 1984, with the full
Frequently asked questions and answers
Unless otherwise defined in the Code, terms used in the Code and interpretive material, if defined in the FINRA By-Laws, shall have the meaning as defined in the FINRA By-Laws.
(a) Arbitrator and Mediator Portal
The term "Arbitrator and Mediator Portal" means the web-based system that allows invited arbitrators and mediators to access a secure section of FINRA's website to submit
Supervision Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Protecting investors from harm is a top FINRA priority. And when it comes to specific individuals who may pose a risk, FINRA's High Risk Representative Program is on the case, identifying and monitoring individuals who pose an elevated risk of misconduct to protect investors and maintain the integrity of the market.
