FINRA experienced an issue this morning with the processing of Weekly OTC Transparency Data, thereby causing a publication delay for the week of September 14th, 2020 (Tier 1) on the OTC Transparency Data website. The issue has now been resolved and all data has been published on the website.
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FINRA is publishing its quarterly OTCBB/OTC Equities High Price Dissemination List for the second quarter of 2020. This updated list of OTC equity securities eligible for trade report dissemination for trades of fewer than 100 shares is effective as of October 2, 2020. To view changes, visit the Daily List: Security Attribute Changes page, select the “Unit of Trades” filter and enter October 1,
On the Front Lines of Investor Protection
Participating members, as defined in Rule 5110, must comply with amended Rule 5110, beginning on September 16, 2020 (the Implementation Date).1 The amended Rule will apply notwithstanding when the offering was filed or declared effective or when a participating member received a No Objections Letter.
I think pennying is really a bad behaviour, that is similar to "front-runnning". I think it is important to find a protocol that reduces that behaviour... I don't have the solution, but may be in case a dealer wants to show his own bid , he has to give the 1st bidder (may be also the 2nd best) another look. Thank you for bringing the subject. Kind regards.
The Neutral Corner—Volume 3, 2020
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FINRA Dispute Resolution Services and FINRA News
COVID-19 Hearing Postponements and Virtual Hearings
Virtual Arbitration Hearing Statistics
Arbitration Case Filings and Trends
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Summary
The protection of senior investors is a top priority for FINRA. In August 2019, FINRA launched a retrospective review to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of its rules and administrative processes that help protect senior investors from financial exploitation. The review indicated that FINRA’s steps to protect seniors have provided helpful and effective tools in the fight against
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The review
