Investor trust and confidence have plummeted to historic lows. But if there is a silver lining amidst these dark clouds, it is that the turmoil creates an opportunity to “fix the plumbing” of the U.S., and global, regulatory architecture – patching the leaks, but also modernizing the piping in such a way to promote market stability and investor confidence, and lay the groundwork for renewed growth and stability.
Continuing Education Planning
FINRA Provides Guidance on New Rules Governing Communications With the Public
Today I'm giving my first speech as FINRA's Chairman and CEO—and I can't think of a better audience for the occasion, although all of us wish the economic circumstances of the occasion were quite different. The fact that you are here speaks volumes about your commitment to build the most effective control environment possible at your firms.
Proposed Rule Change to Adopt the Capital Acquisition Broker Rules
Chairman Kanjorski, Ranking Member Garrett and Members of the Subcommittee: I am Steve Luparello and I currently serve as Interim CEO of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA. On behalf of FINRA, I would like to thank you for the opportunity to testify today.
Chairman Dodd, Ranking Member Shelby and Members of the Committee: I am Steve Luparello and I currently serve as Interim CEO of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA. On behalf of FINRA, I would like to thank you for the opportunity to testify today.
2011 Final Renewal Statements for Broker-Dealers, Investment Adviser Firms, Agents and Investment Adviser Representatives, and Branches
Proposed Rule Change to Establish An Examination Fee for the Securities Trader Qualification Examination (Series 57)
The FINRA Board of Governors will consider the following rulemaking items at its February 2016 meeting. After the meeting, FINRA will notify firms via email about the Board’s actions on these items and anticipated next steps, if any.