May 2, 2003The 2nd Quarter 2003 OATS release currently scheduled for July 28, 2003, contains certain enhancements that will require coding changes on the part of member firms and OSOs. Therefore, NASD is providing advance notice to members and OSOs so that they may plan accordingly. NASD is expecting to publish the full Technical Specifications by mid-May. These enhancements are being implemented
Proposed Rule Change Relating to Exemptions from the Order Audit Trail System Recording and Reporting Requirements
Operations Professional Qualification Examination, Examination Fee and Initial Rollout Period
It should be up to individual investors to decide for themselves whether a particular product is appropriate for them to invest in. Having the inability to invest in complex funds or ETFs would limit me to actually beat the market . . . which it is why I use them as part of my investment strategy. Having to go through a special process in order to invest in such funds is like taking a test in
Change for Scheduling Exam and CE Sessions
Public investments should be accessible to the public not to a privileged few. The public is capable of understanding their own investments without a need for a test. This will only limit my ability to control my wealth and future well-being and others that dont have access to the test. If you impose these regulations then the government needs to give access to every single person the knowledge
The Customer Order Handling: Best Execution and Order Routing Disclosures topic of the 2025 FINRA Annual Regulatory Oversight Report (the Report) informs member firms’ compliance programs by providing annual insights from FINRA’s ongoing regulatory operations, including (1) regulatory obligations, (2) findings and effective practices, and (3) additional resources.
I am John Gannon, Senior Vice President for Investor Education with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA. On behalf of FINRA, I would like to thank you for the opportunity to testify today.
At FINRA, we’ve built a framework and cultivated a mindset, a culture for innovation and collaboration. It not only helps ensure the securities industry follows the rules, but also it empowers our employees with projects, programs, and opportunities so they can be the best version of themselves. That allows them to build, grow, and shape their career as they protect investors.
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FINRA and ISG Extend Effective Date for Certain Electronic Blue Sheet Data Elements
