(a) A member seeking registration as an ADF Market Participant shall:
(1) file an application with FINRA in which the member:
(A) specifies whether the member is seeking registration in Nasdaq and/or CQS securities;
(B) certifies the member's good standing with FINRA;
(C) demonstrates compliance with the net capital and other financial responsibility provisions of the Exchange Act;
(D
Sec. 4.13 (a) The Board may, by resolution or resolutions adopted by a majority of the whole Board, appoint one or more committees. Except as herein provided, vacancies in membership of any committee shall be filled by the vote of a majority of the whole Board. The Board may designate one or more Directors as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent or
INFORMATIONAL
Limit Order Protection
SUGGESTED ROUTING
KEY TOPICS
Executive Representatives
Registered Representatives
Trading & Market Making
Limit Order Protection
OTCBB
Executive Summary
On February 8, 2001, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved new National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD®) Rule 6541 (Rule), which, on a pilot
SEC Approves Amendments to Establish Regulation NMS-Principled Rules in Market for OTC Equity Securities
Summary
FINRA has multiple committees that facilitate effective engagement with its member firms and representatives of the public regarding regulatory and policy initiatives related to FINRA’s mission of promoting market integrity and investor protection in a manner that facilitates vibrant capital markets. The purpose of this Notice is to:
encourage member firms and other interested parties
Overview
The financial services industry heavily relies on cryptography to safeguard digital information. Whether to securely store customers’ personally identifiable information (PII), access the internet through a virtual private network (VPN) or ensure the integrity of a trade order placed on a mobile application, cryptographic algorithms play a central role in many critical functions within
The Outside Business Activities and Private Securities Transactions section of the 2021 Report on FINRA’s Risk Monitoring and Examination Activities (the Report) informs member firms’ compliance programs by providing annual insights from FINRA’s ongoing regulatory operations, including (1) relevant regulatory obligations and related considerations, (2) exam findings and effective practices, and (3) additional resources.
Qualification Examinations Restructuring
Regulatory Notice
Notice Type
Request for Comment
Referenced Rules & Notices
FINRA Rule 8310
NASD Rule 1031
NASD Rule 1032
NASD Rule 1070
Suggested Routing
Compliance
Legal
Operations
Registration
Senior Management
Training
Key Topics
Central Registration
FINRA’s Examinations team has undertaken changes to create efficiencies before, during and after the exam process to continuously improve the program. On this episode, three senior leaders of the team join us to detail some of the recent changes, including the introduction of thematic reviews, changes to the post-exam closeout process and more.
Summary
FINRA is conducting a retrospective review to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of its rules and administrative processes that help protect senior investors from financial exploitation. The protection of senior investors is a top priority for FINRA. As such, FINRA is interested in whether additional tools, guidance or changes to FINRA rules or administrative processes are
