OverviewActivities relating to FinTech business models has attracted the interest of prospective and existing FINRA member firms. This guidance is intended to provide applicants with direction on key regulatory and compliance questions and challenges for both perspective and existing FINRA members. A prospective FINRA member firm must seek approval for new FINRA membership through the submission
FINRA Rule 2359(a) provides that “…no member shall effect for any account in which such member has an interest, or for the account of any partner, officer, director or employee thereof, or for the account of any customer, a purchase or sale transaction in an index warrant listed on a national securities exchange if the member has reason to believe that as a result of such transaction the member,
Technology Changes for Reporting Certain Complaint
and Disclosure Information
Proposed Rule Change to Adopt as Permanent the Limited Fee Waiver Pilot Program Pursuant to FINRA Rule 7730 (Trade Reporting and Compliance Engine (TRACE))
FINRA has taken disciplinary actions against the following firms and individuals for violations of FINRA rules; federal securities laws, rules and regulations; and the rules of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB).
FINRA Announces Updates of the Interpretations of Financial and Operational Rules
FINRA Announces Amendments to Make Permanent the Portfolio Margin Pilot Program
Proposed Rule Change to Amend FINRA Rule 11892 (Clearly Erroneous Transactions in Exchange-Listed Securities)
FINRA is advising member firms that the Options Clearing Corporation has issued the June 2024 Options Disclosure Document (ODD). The ODD contains general disclosures on the characteristics and risks of trading standardized options. The June 2024 ODD contains new language to update (i) the list of options markets to include MEMX, LLC and (ii) settlement information to reflect T+1
Proposed Rule Change Relating to Exemptions from the Order Audit Trail System Recording and Reporting Requirements
