Summary
FINRA has adopted new rules to address firms with a significant history of misconduct.1 New Rule 4111 (Restricted Firm Obligations) requires member firms that are identified as “Restricted Firms” to deposit cash or qualified securities in a segregated, restricted account; adhere to specified conditions or restrictions; or comply with a combination of such obligations. New Rule
FINRA Requests Comment on a Revised Proposal to Adopt a Consolidated FINRA Rule Regarding Discretionary Accounts and Transactions
Last Voting Date: May 31, 1994
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Senior ManagementLegal & Compliance
Executive Summary
The NASD invites members to vote on proposed amendments to Article III of the NASD By-Laws and to Part I of Schedule C to the By-Laws to require that initial application for NASD membership be reviewed by a Subcommittee designated by the District Committee, with right of appeal
These days, it's not a matter of if, but when, when it comes to cybersecurity incidents, which is why it's essential for all firms to ensure they're prepared for the inevitable. On this episode, we're catching up with two members of FINRA's Complex Investigations and Intelligence Team for an update on the cyber threat landscape and what firms should be thinking about and doing in response to the latest trends.
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Senior ManagementInstitutionalLegal & ComplianceMunicipalSyndicateTraining
Executive Summary
Effective March 9, 1994, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published an interpretive statement regarding the disclosure obligations of participants in the municipal securities markets. The SEC is seeking comment on the issues discussed in its statement. In a
In my opinion... All investors from hedge funds, to retail investors to those considering investing in a stock should be able to see the exact same data that hedge funds, and clearing houses and brokers see. It should all be in real time and it should be free. This needs to include Dark Pool data. Short interest should be reported in real time, and the number of shorted shares should never exceed
FINRA Requests Comment on Proposed Consolidated FINRA Rules Governing Registration and Qualification Requirements
On October 2, 2023, FINRA will launch the new Fingerprint Program for Transfer Agents and Clearing Agencies (TA/CAs) as the SEC declared FINRA's updated Fingerprint Plan effective September 22, 2023. This Program outsources fingerprint processing to Sterling Identity (Sterling), the same FBI-approved channeler that processes fingerprints for broker-dealers on FINRA’s behalf.
Executive Summary
As requested by the Department of Treasury (Treasury), the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD®) provides members with information from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) about persons and entities identified as "Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked1 Persons." Effective December 23, 1997, OFAC updated its master list, adding the names
Proposed New Rules Governing Communications About Variable Insurance Products; Comment Period Expired: September 30, 2008
