SummaryFINRA, as a self-regulatory organization, is informed by and benefits from engagement with and the expertise of our member firms, investors, and other interested parties on regulatory and policy initiatives related to FINRA’s mission of promoting market integrity and investor protection.The purpose of this Notice is to promote and provide an overview of the various opportunities for
this would go against all progression we’ve made in the industry and stifle innovation further. This is not what we need to succeed in the crypto space.
The Corporate Financing Department assists FINRA-regulated firms in complying with FINRA rules and federal securities laws by reviewing documents related to firms' capital-raising activities and arrangements. These services provide protections to investors and issuers by regulating underwriting terms and arrangements and addressing conflicts of interest when underwriters are
1. 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.FINRA Rule 3210
Overview
The Broker-Dealer Written Supervisory Procedures Checklist ("WSP Checklist") is an outline of selected key topics representative of the range of business activities typically proposed by applicants seeking approval to become FINRA members or to expand their existing securities business under FINRA Membership and Registration Rules.
As part of the new member application
Guidance on Liquidity Risk Management Practices
A vibrant and efficient capital-raising process fosters business expansion, job creation, innovation and economic growth. FINRA members play a critical role in facilitating capital formation for businesses of all sizes. FINRA supports the capital-raising process through appropriately tailored rules for its members that are designed for the benefit of all market participants.
Investment funds pool the money of many investors and invest according to a specific strategy. Funds come in various types, each with differing features. Generally, publicly offered funds — such as mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds and unit investment trusts — must be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as investment companies.
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
Recent changes to certain Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC" or "Commission") requirements for the filing of public offerings have raised interpretive questions concerning the Association's filing requirements. In 1982, the SEC adopted new forms for registering securities, Forms S-l, S-2, and S-3, as well as new
Proposed Consolidated FINRA Rules Governing Financial Responsibility; Comment Period Expires: June 13, 2008