FINRA is a not-for-profit, self-regulatory organization (SRO) dedicated to promoting investor protection and market integrity in a manner that facilitates vibrant capital markets. One of FINRA’s tools for achieving this objective is fair and effective enforcement of member firms’ compliance with securities laws and regulations.
FINRA’s highest priority when it identifies misconduct is to seek
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
Attention: Direct Participation Programs Department
COMMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NOVEMBER 8, 1984
The Association's Board of Governors has approved for membership comment a proposed amendment to Appendix F to Article III, Section 34 of the Rules of Fair Practice. Appendix F contains rules and regulations relating to public offerings of
Regulators to Discuss Protecting Seniors During World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
WASHINGTON—The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) and FINRA will be co-hosting the Senior Safe Act Webinar: Identifying and Reporting Suspected Exploitation. The discussion will build on the SEC, NASAA and FINRA’s joint training released in 2021
FINRA issued $85.5 million in fines in 2023 , and the Board determined that there were $97.8 million in fines-eligible expenditures in 2023 (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 2023, the balance of $12.3 million was funded from FINRA’s reserves and excess operating results.
Stay current on rules and regulations in settings designed to promote timely learning and sharing with peers, regulators and other financial services professionals. FINRA Conferences and educational events are ideal for compliance and legal professionals, supervisors, branch and main office staff, IT and operations professionals, and others in the financial services industry.FINRA Conferences and
Summary
FINRA’s Renewal Program supports the collection and disbursement of fees related to the renewal of broker-dealer (BD) and investment adviser (IA) registrations, exempt reporting and notice filings with participating self-regulatory organizations (SRO) and jurisdictions. During this program, FINRA announces renewal fees BD and IA firms owe via Preliminary Statements issued in November.
FINRA views the protection of senior investors, as well as baby boomers who are retired or approaching retirement, as a top priority. Because a large number of American investors are approaching retirement and control a substantial portion of investment assets, FINRA encourages firms to review and, where warranted, enhance their policies, procedures and practices, in light of the special issues common to many senior investors. For example, a firm's procedures and controls should take into consideration the age and life stage (whether pre-retired, semi-retired or retired) of their customers. Of particular concern to FINRA is the suitability of recommendations to senior investors, communications targeting older investors, and potentially abusive or unscrupulous sales practices or fraudulent activities targeting senior investors.
TO: All NASD Members
ATTN: Operations Officer, Cashier, Fail-Control Department
On November 30, 1984, the United States District Court for the District of Colorado appointed a SIPC Trustee for the above captioned firm.
Members may use the "immediate close-out" procedures as provided in Section 59(i) of the NASD's Uniform Practice Code to close-out open OTC contracts. Also, MSRB
TO: All NASD Members
ATTN: Operations Officer, Cashier, Fail-Control Department
On June 7, 1984, the United States District Court for the District of Colorado appointed a SIPC Trustee for the above captioned firm.
Members may use the "immediate close-out" procedures as provided in Section 59(i) of the NASD's Uniform Practice Code to close-out open OTC contracts. Also, MSRB Rule G-
FINRA announced today that it has appointed Bill St. Louis as Head of Enforcement, effective immediately. St. Louis, an Executive Vice President, was most recently head of FINRA’s National Cause and Financial Crimes Detection Program (NCFC). St. Louis will be responsible for the management of approximately 350 enforcement staff in 11 offices across the United States and will report directly to FINRA President and CEO Robert Cook.
