Impact: All Firms
Update (June 22, 2023): The link to the Advisory issued by CISA on June 7, 2023 has been updated to reflect CISA’s current guidance.
Firms should review this information with any vendors who provide information technology services to the firm.
As a result of an increased threat of ransomware potentially impacting FINRA member firms, the Cyber and Analytics Unit (CAU) within
May 2006
In a continuing effort to assist member firms' compliance efforts, NASD is issuing this regular communication, "Improving Examination Results." This document has two sections: "Examination Priorities" and "Frequently Found Violations," both of which relate to NASD's routine examinations of firms. While each firm must establish its own compliance
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On June 1, 1988, the NASD will institute the Limited Representative—Corporate Securities, a new category of registration. This new registration category will qualify persons associated with NASD members to solicit, purchase, or sell corporate securities, as defined in the amendment to Schedule C Part III, Section 29(e) to the
TO: All NASD Members and NASDAQ Subscribers
The Securities and Exchange Commission has recently authorized the expansion of the number of securities eligible for trading by our members through the linkage between the Intermarket Trading System (ITS) and the Computer Assisted Execution System (CAES). This linkage was mandated by the Commission in its order dated April 21, 1981, the first phase of
To the team at FINRA,
While I certain appreciate our regulatory system constantly looking to protect consumers and prevent fraud to ensure there is integrity in our financial system, I ask that you please avoid placing restrictions on our ability to invest. Limiting access for everyday investors (like myself) to funds like inverse or leveraged funds and only allowing those who already are
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 promotes vibrant capital markets. The purpose of this Notice is to encourage employees of member firms and other interested
The data elements specified in Rule 7330(d) are critical to FINRA’s compilation of a transaction audit trail for regulatory purposes. As such, all member firms utilizing the trade reporting service of the System have an ongoing obligation to input 7330(d) information accurately and completely.
Adopted by SR-FINRA-2008-021 eff. Dec. 15, 2008.
Selected Notice: 08-57.
SUGGESTED ROUTING
Senior Management
Corporate Finance
Institutional
Legal & Compliance
Operations
Systems
Trading
As of October 20, 1995, the following 82 issues joined the Nasdaq National Market®, bringing the total number of issues to 3,913:
Symbol
Company
Entry Date
SOES Execution Level
ANMWV
Advanced NMR Systems, Inc. (Wts 8/30/00 WI)
9/21/95
200
BVAS
Bio-
GUIDANCEContinuing EducationSUGGESTED ROUTINGKEY TOPICSContinuing EducationLegal & ComplianceRegistrationSenior ManagementContinuing EducationFirm ElementExecutive SummaryThe Securities Industry/Regulatory Council on Continuing Education (Council) has issued the annual Firm Element Advisory, a guide for firms to use when developing their continuing education Firm Element training plans.
