Summary
Member firms are increasingly using third-party vendors to perform a wide range of core business and regulatory oversight functions. FINRA is publishing this Notice to remind member firms of their obligation to establish and maintain a supervisory system, including written supervisory procedures (WSPs), for any activities or functions performed by third-party vendors, including any sub-
SUGGESTED ROUTING*
Internal AuditLegal & ComplianceRegistrationTraining
*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On March 5, 1990, the NASAA/NASD Central Registration Depository (CRD) began accepting the electronic submission of amendments to page 1 of Form U-4, the Uniform Application for Securities Industry Registration or
SUGGESTED ROUTING*
Senior ManagementLegal & ComplianceOperationsTradingTraining
*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The SEC has approved new Section 43 to Article III of the NASD Rules of Fair Practice. The new section prohibits all persons associated with a member in any registered capacity from accepting employment or
TO: All NASD Members and Interested Persons
LAST DATE FOR COMMENT: MAY 1, 1987.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The NASD requests comments on a proposed amendment to Article V, Section 1 of the NASD Rules of Fair Practice. The amendment would remove the current limitation of $15,000 that a member or a person associated with a member could be fined for each violation of the Rules of Fair Practice.
The NASD
SEC Approves Changes to the FINRA Regulation Board Composition and Conforming Changes to the FINRA Regulation By-Laws; Effective Date: August 20, 2009
INFORMATIONAL
Auditor Independence
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KEY TOPICS
Executive Representative
Legal & Compliance
Senior Management
Auditor Independence
Executive Summary
In November 2000, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) completed a comprehensive review of outside services that auditors provide to their audit clients, and as a result, amended the
WASHINGTON—The FINRA Investor Education Foundation (FINRA Foundation) has released a new report, The machines are coming (with personal finance information). Do we trust them?Despite the growing popularity of artificial intelligence (AI), very few consumers knowingly turn to AI for information on personal finances, according to the report.“As AI continues to be integrated into consumers’ everyday
(a) Any predispute arbitration clause shall be highlighted and shall be immediately preceded by the following language in outline form.
This agreement contains a predispute arbitration clause. By signing an arbitration agreement the parties agree as follows:
(1) All parties to this agreement are giving up the right to sue each other in court, including the right to a trial by jury,
Background
In response to the March 2017 Special Notice on Engagement issued as part of FINRA360, FINRA received a number of comments and suggestions regarding the effectiveness of communications with and education of firms, including ways in which FINRA could enhance its engagement with member firms. After careful review of the comments and suggestions received, FINRA is taking a number of
• Customer Confirmations—Failure to Comply With Rule Requirements
• Customer Protection Rule—Failure to Comply With Rule Requirements
• Net Capital Violations
• Recordkeeping Violations
• Regulation T and Margin Requirements—Violations of Regulation T and/or FINRA Margin
