Among the many opportunities available to investors are those involving “crowdfunding.” Crowdfunding generally refers to the use of the internet by small businesses to raise capital through limited investments from a large number of investors. Crowdfunding investments carry significant risk, and you can lose some or all of your investment.
The 2023 Report on FINRA’s Examination and Risk Monitoring Program (the Report) provides member firms with insight into findings from the recent oversight activities of FINRA’s Member Supervision, Market Regulation and Enforcement programs (collectively, regulatory operations programs).
Publication Date: February 23, 2023
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15c3-3b Exhibit B - Formula for determination of security-based swap customer reserve requirements of brokers and dealers under § 240.15c3-3.
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Brokerage accounts allow investors to buy and sell numerous types of investments. When opening a brokerage account, investors have two main options: a cash account or a margin account. The difference between them is how and when you pay for your investments.As the name suggests, when you buy securities with a cash account, you must do so using cash, paying for the purchase in full. If you want to
A Member's Responsibilities Regarding the Outsourcing of Certain Activities
Registered financial professionals, like many of us, move on to new job and career opportunities for a number of reasons. FINRA requires brokerage firms to deliver an educational communication to former customers who are contacted about transferring their assets when their financial professional changes from one broker-dealer to another.
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).
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Effective Date: October 15, 2002
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On October 15, 2002, the Securities and
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The National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD®) published the following Notices to Members during 1997. Duplicate copies are available for $
FINRA Issues Guidance Regarding the Use of Stop Orders During Volatile Market Conditions
