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.
In observance of Labor Day, FINRA’s Market Transparency Reporting Systems will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2022. Affected applications include:
Alternative Display Facility (ADF)
Over-the-Counter Reporting Facility (ORF)
Trade Reporting and Compliance Engine (TRACE)
FINRA/Exchange Trade Reporting Facilities (TRFs)
As stated in the data feed interface specifications, FINRA
The Crowdfunding Offerings: Broker-Dealers and Funding Portals topic of the 2025 FINRA Annual Regulatory Oversight Report (the Report) informs member firms’ compliance programs by providing annual insights from FINRA’s ongoing regulatory operations, including (1) regulatory obligations, (2) findings and effective practices, and (3) additional resources.
Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: NASD is grateful to the Committee for inviting us to testify about NASD's work to protect senior investors and for allowing us to submit this statement for the record.
The Neutral Corner - Volume 3—2023
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Transforming the Securities Industry CE Program
FINRA has adopted important changes to its continuing education (CE) and registration rules to train registered persons more effectively while accommodating registered persons
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Legal & ComplianceOperationsRegistrationTraining*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
After several years of discussion, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), NASD, and North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) have resolved their differing views regarding disclosure
Sec. 12.5 Any records maintained by FINRA Regulation in the regular course of business, including its stock ledger, books of account, and minute books, may be kept on, or be in the form of, magnetic tape, computer disk, or any other information storage device, provided that the records so kept can be converted into clearly legible form within a reasonable time.
Amended by SR-
(a) FINRA will request guidance from the MSRB in interpretation of the rules of the MSRB. FINRA also will provide information to the MSRB about the enforcement actions and examinations pertaining to municipal securities brokers, municipal securities dealers, and municipal advisors conducted by FINRA regarding the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder and the rules of the MSRB,
May 2, 2003The 2nd Quarter 2003 OATS release currently scheduled for July 28, 2003, contains certain enhancements that will require coding changes on the part of member firms and OSOs. Therefore, NASD is providing advance notice to members and OSOs so that they may plan accordingly. NASD is expecting to publish the full Technical Specifications by mid-May. These enhancements are being implemented
