Mr. Chairman and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for inviting us to testify on financial literacy and for allowing us to submit this statement for the record. NASD is committed to expanding the knowledge and confidence of all Americans wishing to build a more secure financial future through saving and investing.
FINRA’s Board of Governors met on March 9 and 10, and it approved a proposal to shorten the securities settlement cycle from two business days after the trade date (T+2) to one (T+1) and approved the allocation of 2022 fine monies to various capital initiatives.
In a dynamic market, financial regulations change frequently because new technologies and opportunities for investors emerge. As the first line of oversight for the brokerage industry, FINRA is your best resource for information. We serve as a clearinghouse for all the latest compliance news, rules and regulations. Join us at our conferences, educational events and webinars to talk about what the newest developments mean for you.
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
ATTN: Trading and Operations Personnel
The Securities and Exchange Commission recently approved amendments to Schedules D and G of the NASD By-Laws that will require real-time trade reports in NASDAQ National Market System securities and listed securities traded off-board to include a buy, sell or cross indicator. To report this information,
Request for TRACE Reporting Exemption Under FINRA Rule 6732
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
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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
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Senior ManagementLegal & ComplianceRegistration*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On December 13, 1991, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved amendments to Schedule C of the NASD By-Laws relating to the premembership interview process for applicants for NASD membership. The
What specific FINRA rules should be a focus for modernization based on their economic costs and benefits; changes in markets, products, services, or technology; or otherwise? What groups of FINRA requirements should be a focus? Please include FINRA rules that may be mandated or derived from a statutory or other non-FINRA regulatory requirement applicable to FINRA or its members. Rules
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.
