The Portfolio Margin and Intraday Trading section of the 2023 Report on FINRA’s Examination and Risk Monitoring Program (the Report) informs member firms’ compliance programs by providing annual insights from FINRA’s ongoing regulatory operations, including (1) regulatory obligations and related considerations, (2) findings and effective practices, and (3) additional resources.
What does it mean for something to be tax-advantaged, pre-tax or tax-deferred? Learn how these terms apply to different benefits and investments, including retirement accounts and health care benefits, and how to maximize your tax savings.
Executive SummaryThe purpose of this Election Notice is to notify FINRA small firm members of the Small Firm Advisory Committee (SFAC) election and the distribution of ballots. Two seats on the SFAC are up for election, one representing the North region and one representing the West region. FINRA small firm members1 in those regions as of the close of business on Thursday, October 17,
FINRA Highlights Examination Approaches, Common Findings and Effective Practices for Complying With its Suitability Rule
Options are contracts that give the purchaser the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a security, such as a stock or exchange-traded fund, at a fixed price within a specific period of time.
Options can help investors manage risk. But buying and selling options also involves risk, and it is possible to lose money. It pays to learn about different types of options, trading strategies and
NASD Clarifies Rules
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Executive Summary
On May 15, 1994, the NASD® issued Special Notice to Members 94-44, , which clarified the applicability of Article III, Section 40 of the NASD Rules of Fair Practice to investment advisory activities of registered representatives (
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
Attention: Direct Participation Programs Department
The NASD is publishing a letter issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, providing interpretive advice with respect to the application of Rules 15c2-4 and 15c3-l to public and private offerings of direct participation programs. Rule 15c2-4 applies to offerings of securities being made
The Books and Records topic of the 2025 FINRA Annual Regulatory Oversight Report (the Report) informs member firms’ compliance programs by providing annual insights from FINRA’s ongoing regulatory operations, including (1) regulatory obligations, (2) findings and effective practices, and (3) additional resources.
The Anti-Money Laundering, Fraud and Sanctions topic of the 2024 FINRA Annual Regulatory Oversight Report (the Report) informs member firms’ compliance programs by providing annual insights from FINRA’s ongoing regulatory operations, including (1) regulatory obligations and related considerations, (2) findings and effective practices, and (3) additional resources.
The purpose of this notice is to make sure you understand and agree to the Qualification Examinations Rules of Conduct for examinations administered in test centers or remotely. You are required to agree to all of the following Rules of Conduct before starting your examination.
Testing personnel are NOT authorized to grant exceptions to any of these rules.
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