fileX is a centralized, secure file transfer platform where firms can send, track and receive files in one place. fileX significantly streamlines the process for submitting bulk filings to FINRA, provides additional options for submitting those filings to FINRA, and allows for seamless authentication and authorization. fileX will eventually replace the different legacy file transfer methods in use today.
FINRA Requests Comment on the Effectiveness and Efficiency of Its Carrying Agreements Rule
Sales Practice Obligations for Commodity Futures-Linked Securities
Following are FAQs about FINRA’s research conflicts of interest rules.
Investing in commodities is a way to potentially add diversification to an investment portfolio. Commodities, commodity futures, and related mutual funds and exchange-traded products offer opportunities to investors seeking to gain exposure to this asset class.
To Whom it May Concern: I am writing in opposition to SEC Proposed Rule #S7-24-15 which would place unduly burdensome restrictions on persons wishing to invest in leveraged an inverse funds. This rule would require passing a test, showing high net worth, "cooling off" periods and other impediments that would do nothing to address the risk that regulators perceive in these investments.
Do you own bonds or have money invested in a bond fund? If so, now is a good time to brush up on two factors that can affect bond prices and fund returns: interest rate changes and a bond's duration.
March 9, 2009
Dear Executive Representative:
We are writing to highlight new and existing areas of particular significance to FINRA's examination program for 2009. We hope you will use the information in this letter to gain valuable insight into some key FINRA examination topics, and to help you assess your firm's compliance and supervisory programs.
Before discussing specific
FINRA’s Research and Development (R&D) program is an innovation engine for FINRA - a sandbox for staff to take risks, explore new and disruptive technologies, assess potential usefulness to FINRA use cases, as well as investigate and test solutions to known problems.
April is Financial Literacy Month, making this a great time to think about actions you can take to boost financial capability. FINRA and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation offer many resources to support you and your loved ones along your financial journey.
