Dear FINRA,
I object to this rule that public investments should be restricted to a small number of privileged individuals. Making the public pass tests in order to invest in public funds is elitist and opposes our nations tradition of individual improvement through investing. As a woman, it is critical to me that I have access to all types of public investment because these types of rules are
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued Release No. 34-28347, containing proposed amendments to Rule 15c3-1 (the "Rule") with respect to withdrawals of net capital. The proposal would expand
The Anti-Money Laundering, Fraud and Sanctions 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.
Proposed Rule Change to Amend the Security Futures Risk Disclosure Statement
We would like to see more transparency in the market. Retail investors are not privy to everything the hedge funds are. We cannot trade in pre market or after hours. There are rules in place, and we would like to see the SEC, DTCC, Et al to enforce those rules.
This reference guide covers a range of private placement topics, from the basic question of "What is a private offering?" to more technical discussions on broker-dealer compliance with FINRA's private placement rules.
(a) Filing of Application
(1) How to File
An Applicant for FINRA membership shall file its application with the Department in the manner prescribed by FINRA. An Applicant shall submit an application that includes:
(A) Form NMA;
(B) an original signed and notarized paper Form BD, with applicable schedules;
(C) an original FINRA-approved fingerprint card for each Associated Person who will be
This interpretive material concerns the types of business expansions that will not require a member to submit a Rule 1017 application to obtain FINRA's approval of the expansion. This safe harbor applies to: (1) firms that do not have a membership agreement, and (2) firms that have a membership agreement that does not contain a restriction on the factors listed below.
The safe harbor is not
Unless otherwise provided, terms used in the Rule 1000 Series shall have the meaning as defined in Rule 0160.
(a) "Applicant"
The term "Applicant" means a person that applies for membership in FINRA under Rule 1013 or a member that files an application for approval of a change in ownership, control, or business operations under Rule 1017.
(b) "Associated Person"
(a) Filing Requirement
Except as provided in Rule 1013(a)(2), all forms required to be filed by Article IV, Sections 1, 7, and 8, and Article V, Sections 2 and 3, of the FINRA By-Laws shall be filed through an electronic process or such other process FINRA may prescribe to the Central Registration Depository.
(b) Supervisory Requirements
(1) In order to comply with the supervisory procedures
