Remarks by Chairman and CEO Rick Ketchum at the Security Traders Association Annual Conference
The Anti-Money Laundering, Fraud and Sanctions topic of the 2024 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 and related considerations, (2) findings and effective practices, and (3) additional resources.
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Financial Accounting
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KEY TOPICS
Accounting
Financial Compliance
Operations
Senior Management
Financial Accounting
FOCUS Reporting
Net Capital
Executive Summary
In May 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) released Statement No. 150, Accounting for Certain Financial
Summary
Several firms have recently informed FINRA that malicious actors are using registered representatives’ names and other information to establish websites (“imposter websites”) that appear to be the representatives’ personal sites and are also calling and directing potential customers to use these imposter websites. Imposters may be using these sites to collect personal information from
October 2002
In an effort to assist member firms' compliance efforts, NASD is issuing this regular communication, "Improving Examination Results." This document has two sections: "Examination Priorities" and "Frequently Found Violations," both of which relate to the Department of Member Regulation's routine examinations of firms. While each firm must
October 2002
In an effort to assist member firms' compliance efforts, NASD is issuing this regular communication, "Improving Examination Results." This document has two sections: "Examination Priorities" and "Frequently Found Violations," both of which relate to the Department of Member Regulation's routine examinations of firms. While each firm must
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
It is a pleasure to announce the commencement of an NASD sponsored program to provide members with the surety bonds required by many States under their securities laws.
The program will provide a quick and easy way for members to acquire surety bonds at reasonable premium rates. Bonds will be issued automatically with no underwriting on receipt
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Senior ManagementInternal AuditLegal & ComplianceOperations
Executive Summary
On February 15, 1994, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) asked the NASD to alert its members to a possible fraud involving cancelled General Motors Corporation common stock certificates. The certificates involved were issued prior to January 1, 1984.
Background
According to
Supplementary Material .15 is effective from Apr 24, 2014 through Dec. 1 2015.
(a) Supervisory System
Each member shall establish and maintain a system to supervise the activities of each associated person that is reasonably designed to achieve compliance with applicable securities laws and regulations, and with applicable FINRA rules. Final responsibility for proper supervision shall rest with
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Internal Audit
Operations
Systems
Trading
*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
As of March 15, 1990, the following 20 issues joined NASDAQ/NMS, bringing the total number of issues to 2,667:
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