Executive SummaryThe purpose of this Election Notice is to notify FINRA small firm members of the Small Firm Advisory Committee (SFAC) election and the distribution of ballots. Two seats on the SFAC are up for election, one representing the North region and one representing the West region. FINRA small firm members1 in those regions as of the close of business on Thursday, October 17,
The Private Placements 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.
I have been investing and hedging in leveraged and investment funds for years. I do not want a regulator to tell me what I should be doing with my assets.
I am an educated adult and want the freedom to purchase assets on Fidelity, Vanguard and others. I do not need FINRA to increase regulation under the guise of protection.
Leveraged Mutual Funds have been incredibly useful to grow my assets. I would like to continue using that as one of my investment options.
FINRA published its 2024 FINRA Annual Regulatory Oversight Report, formerly known as the Report on FINRA’s Examination and Risk Monitoring Program. The report provides member firms with key insights and observations from recent activities of FINRA’s regulatory operations to use in strengthening their compliance programs.
There may come a time when you want to transfer your securities accounts between broker-dealers. If so, here’s what you need to know.Most customer accounts are transferred between broker-dealers through an automated process. The National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC) operates the Automated Customer Account Transfer Service (ACATS) to facilitate the transfer of a customer account from one
FINRA has taken disciplinary actions against the following firms and individuals for violations of FINRA rules; federal securities laws, rules and regulations; and the rules of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB).
TO: All NASD Members and Level 2 and Level 3 Subscribers
An additional 49 issues will voluntarily join the NASDAQ National Market System on Tuesday, November 22, bringing the total number of NMS securities to 635. These 49 issues meet the SEC's criteria for voluntary designation, which include average monthly trading volume of 100,000 shares and a minimum bid price of $5.
The 49
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As of April 27, 1994, the following 66 issues joined the Nasdaq National Market®, bringing the total number of issues to 3,610:
Symbol
Company
Entry Date
SOESSM Execution Level
ADAX
Applied Digital Access, Inc.
3/29/94
500
CMSH
Cameron Ashley Inc.
3/29/94
500
CHPP
Champps Entertainment, Inc.
3/29/94