FINRA, the SEC and CFTC Issue Joint Advisory on Business Continuity Planning
Guidance to Members Affected by Hurricane Sandy
Guidance for Firms Potentially Affected by Hurricane Isaac
In 2009 FINRA conducted a voluntary firm survey to determine preparedness for a pandemic in light of current events involving influenza A (H1N1). This survey continues FINRA's efforts to assist firms with business continuity planning by facilitating the exchange of information.
Proposed Rule Change to Adopt FINRA Rules 2124 (Net Transactions with Customers), 2220 (Options Communications), 4370 (Business Continuity Plans and Emergency Contact Information) and 5250 (Payments for Market Making) in the Consolidated FINRA Rulebook
Regulatory Relief
PLEASE NOTE: The FINRA rulebook currently consists of both NASD Rules and certain NYSE Rules that FINRA has incorporated, including the NYSE rules referenced in this Notice. The incorporated NYSE Rules apply solely to members of FINRA that are also members of NYSE on or after July 30, 2007, referred to as "Dual Members." Dual Members also must comply with NASD Rules.
GUIDANCE
Business Continuity Planning
SUGGESTED ROUTING
KEY TOPICS
Executive Representatives
Information Technology
Legal & Compliance
Operations
Senior Management
Training
Business Continuity Planning
Rule 3500 Series (Emergency
Preparedness)
Executive Summary
In May 2004, NASD issued Notice to Members 04-37 regarding
REQUEST FOR COMMENT
Pandemic Regulatory Relief
SUGGESTED ROUTING
KEY TOPICS
Executive Representatives
Legal and Compliance
Operations
Registration
Senior Management
Systems
Trading
Business Continuity
Capital and Financial Reporting
Requirements
Extensions or Credit and Securities
Delivery
Filing and Reporting Requirements
Licensing
Operations
Supervision
Trade Reporting
Temporary
Executive Summary
Due to the recent tragic events resulting from Hurricane Katrina, NASD is aware that members with offices in the affected areas are concerned with a number of regulatory and compliance issues. In this regard, NASD is providing guidance on these issue, including guidance on emergency office relocations, continuing education requirements for registered personnel, registered
NASD has filed with the SEC a proposed rule change to require members to create and maintain business continuity plans to use in the event of a significant business disruption. In addition, the proposed rule change would require members to supply NASD with specified information to be used by NASD in the event of future significant business disruptions.
