Summary
The purpose of this Notice is to inform small FINRA member firms1 of the upcoming Small Firm Advisory Committee (SFAC) election. Two seats on the SFAC are up for election, one representing the North region and one representing the West region.
The SFAC provides guidance to FINRA staff, particularly regarding the potential impact of proposed regulatory initiatives on
Summary
Investment professionals often develop close and trusted relationships with their customers, which in some instances have resulted in the investment professional being named the customer’s beneficiary, executor or trustee, or holding a power of attorney or a similar position for the customer. Being a customer’s beneficiary or holding a position of trust may present significant conflicts
FIA PTG Principal Traders Group 2001 K Street NW, Suite 725, Washington, DC 20006 | Tel +1 202.466.5460 March 8, 2023 Jennifer Piorko Mitchell Office of the Corporate Secretary FINRA 1735 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-1506 Re: Regulatory Notice 15-13: Trading Activity Fee (TAF), May 5, 2015 Dear Ms. Mitchell: The FIA Principal Traders Group (“FIA PTG”) 1 appreciates the opportunity to comment
In 2002, FINRA Dispute Resolution became concerned about the length of time it takes to resolve arbitrations involving senior or seriously ill parties.
SEC Approves a Limited Exception From FINRA Rule 5131(b) to Permit Firms to Rely Upon a Written Representation From Certain Unaffiliated Private Funds
Summary
Several member firms have recently notified FINRA that they have been victims of imposter websites—which are sites designed to mimic a firm’s actual website with the end goal of committing financial fraud. This Notice outlines steps firms can take to monitor for imposter websites and what to do if an imposter website is found.
Questions concerning this Notice should be directed to:
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The SEC has approved amendments to Article III, Sections 2 and 21 (c) of the Rules of Fair Practice ("Rules") to require NASD members to make reasonable efforts to obtain additional information
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Executive Summary
The National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD®) is issuing this Notice to Members as part of its continuing effort to provide members with guidance on complying with rules that govern
The multi-week period following the end of each quarter when most public companies release their earnings reports is known as earnings season. Wall Street analysts, financial media and investors often eagerly anticipate reports from many major firms during earnings season and monitor how they might impact individual stocks and economy-wide narratives.
The staff granted an exemption from FINRA Rule 5131(b) with respect to purchases of “new issues” by the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust.
