E.1. The phrase business as such under Exchange Act Rule 17a-4(b)(4) is not defined.34 What questions, concerns or challenges, if any, does this raise with respect to ensuring compliance with the recordkeeping requirements? Are there categories of records that are especially costly or difficult to capture or retain, and which may provide no appreciable regulatory benefit? <EA1: Ambiguity
As a not-for-profit membership organization, FINRA is committed to transparency and engagement with our members regarding our finances. Accordingly, we want to update you about a fee rebate to our member firms.
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Essential Elements of Sound Capital Market Structure
Good afternoon. First, let me thank Alison [Watson] for the invitation to speak with you today. The Exchequer Club plays a unique role in Washington by providing an important venue to discuss the major issues facing the financial services industry, and business generally. So it's a pleasure to be here with you
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FINRA has adopted important changes to its continuing education (CE) and registration rules to train registered persons more effectively while accommodating registered persons, particularly women and underrepresented minorities, whose personal circumstances take them away from the industry for a time. The changes to Rules 1210 and 1240: (1) provide eligible individuals who terminate any
Industry Governor (Small Firm Representative)Chief Compliance Officer, XML Securities, LLCGovernor Since 2024Committee: Regulatory Policy CommitteeProfessional ExperienceXML Securities, LLCManaging equity member (2022 – Present)Chief Compliance Officer, XML Securities, LLC (2013 – Present)Chief Administrative Officer, XML Securities, LLC (2008 – 2012)XML Financial, LLCManaging equity
NASD would like to thank the committee for the invitation to submit this written statement for the record in support of H.R. 2179, the Securities Fraud Deterrence and Investor Restitution Act.
Remarks from the CCOutreach BD National Seminar, as prepared for delivery.
FINRA has developed a secure electronic portal to replace email as the primary method for the filing and service of documents in Office of Hearing Officers (OHO) proceedings. These amendments modernize service and filing processes in a manner that will protect investors and the public interest by promoting efficiency while preserving fair process in OHO proceedings. The amendments become effective on October 7, 2025.
Testimony by Senior Vice President of Investor Education and President of the FINRA Investor Education Foundation Gerri Walsh Before the Senate Special Committee on Aging
The speed of change in the financial industry means that firms must work diligently to remain current—and a great way to do that is by attending events like this, sharing ideas with your peers and discussing your concerns with regulators. This is a great point in the year to reflect on what has transpired so far in 2012 from a regulatory perspective and discuss many current areas of focus for FINRA.
