<p>A member firm may pay continuing commissions to a former registered representative who is no longer in the securities business provided the conditions of NASD IM-2420-2 are satisfied, and further, that such payments are made in compliance with SEC "no-action" letters addressing the permissibility of those payments under Section 15(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.</p>
In 2022, FINRA developed an enterprise-wide strategy to ensure preparation for an evolving crypto asset regulatory landscape with the creation of the Crypto Hub, the Blockchain Lab and the Crypto Asset Investigations Team. On this episode, which originally aired in August 2023, we learn more about the strategy and the role of the Hub.
FINRA is committed to ensuring that all respondents are treated fairly in the disciplinary process. Below, you will find brief answers to a number of questions frequently asked by respondents. We hope these answers will be helpful in orienting you to the disciplinary process.
FINRA's disciplinary proceedings are governed by the FINRA Code of Procedure (the Code). You should consult the Code
Natural disasters can bring out the worst in some people, some of whom seek to exploit the situation to commit financial fraud. Learn how to spot and protect yourself from potential disaster-related investment scams.
Sec. 6. (a) Any officer may resign at any time upon written notice of resignation to the Board, the Chief Executive Officer, or the Secretary. Any such resignation shall take effect upon receipt of such notice or at any later time specified therein. The acceptance of a resignation shall not be necessary to make the resignation effective.
(b) Any officer of the Corporation may be
Sec. 8. (a) Each branch office of a member of the Corporation shall be registered with and listed upon the membership roll of the Corporation, and shall pay such dues, assessments, and other charges as shall be fixed from time to time by the Board pursuant to Article VI.
(b) Each member of the Corporation shall promptly advise the Corporation via electronic process or such other
Sec. 7.5 (a) Any officer may resign at any time upon written notice of resignation to the Board, the President, or the Secretary. Any such resignation shall take effect upon receipt of such notice or at any later time specified therein. The acceptance of a resignation shall not be necessary to make the resignation effective.
(b) Any officer of FINRA Regulation may be removed, with or
Sec. 5.5 (a) Any officer may resign at any time upon written notice of resignation to the Board, the President, or the Secretary. Any such resignation shall take effect upon receipt of such notice or at any later time specified therein. The acceptance of a resignation shall not be necessary to make the resignation effective.
(b) Any officer of FINRA Dispute Resolution may be
FINRA imposed $59.8 million in fines in 2024[1], and the Board determined that there were $89.3 million in fines-eligible expenditures in 2024 (i.e., capital initiatives, strategic expenditures and other activities eligible to be funded by fine monies based on the criteria set forth above). Because the total of fines-eligible expenditures exceeded the amount of fines issued in 2024, the balance of $29.5 million was funded from FINRA’s reserves and excess operating results.
Effective Monday, July 10, 2017, FINRA member firms will be required to report transactions executed in Treasury securities (Treasuries) to TRACE as per Regulatory Notice 16-39.
The Treasury transaction message formats closely resemble the current TRACE Corporate format, with some differences, most notably:
The Trading Market Indicator, and existing P1 and S1 designations, will not be
