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A financial professional designation is like a certification or credential. They’re different from registration or licenses. This bulletin can help investors better understand the professional designations financial professionals might use.
As part of FINRA’s mission to protect investors and promote market integrity, we are focused on addressing the regulatory challenges presented by our member firms’ crypto asset activities. Crypto assets—also known as digital assets—are assets that are issued or transferred using distributed ledger or blockchain technology. They include, but are not limited to, so-called virtual currencies, coins, and tokens. A particular crypto asset may or may not meet the definition of a “security” under the federal securities laws.
January 2024BackgroundIn November 2022, FINRA launched a targeted exam to review the practices of certain member firms that actively communicate with retail customers concerning crypto assets and crypto asset-related services (Crypto Assets).1 FINRA reviewed retail communications received from these firms for compliance with FINRA Rule 2210 (Communications with the Public) which
Have you ever wondered who protects investors—and how? FINRA, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, is a not-for-profit organization authorized under the federal securities laws and registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Alongside the SEC, FINRA oversees U.S. member broker-dealers and their personnel, including individuals who recommend or sell securities products to the public. FINRA’s mission is protecting the investor and ensuring the integrity of our country’s securities markets.
<p>A wrap fee program in which a registered representative/investment adviser neither receives transaction fees nor is involved with the execution of securities transactions would be subject to NASD Rule 3030, rather than Rule 3040.<br/></p>
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.
Testing the Effectiveness of Financial Education Across 76 Randomized Experiments
If you are thinking about rolling over money from your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) into an IRA, take some time to consider your options—one of which is to stay put in the TSP, or even transfer money from another retirement account into your TSP.
