Chairman Kanjorski, Ranking Member Garrett and Members of the Subcommittee: I am Steve Luparello and I currently serve as Interim CEO of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA. On behalf of FINRA, I would like to thank you for the opportunity to testify today.
FINRA Requests Comment on Proposed Consolidated FINRA Rule Governing Discretionary Accounts and Transactions
FINRA member firms that use Microsoft SharePoint should be aware of a critical vulnerability that affects certain versions of the web-based platform. This Cybersecurity Alert includes a link to a Microsoft Advisory describing the vulnerability as well as a recommendation to protect your firm. In addition, FINRA recommends that firms review this information with appropriate information technology and information security personnel to alert them to an ongoing threat.
We are reissuing this alert because, as interest rates have increased in recent months, so have calls to FINRA from investors concerned that promotions for higher-than-average CD rates are in fact pitches for high-commission investment products.
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Corporate FinanceLegal & Compliance*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The NASD has received a "No-Action Letter" (letter) from the Division of Corporation Finance of the Securities and Exchange Commission. It provides that a broker/dealer may rely on the provisions of SEC Rule 14a-2(b)(2
A. Delegation of Functions and Authority:
1. Subject to Section I.B.9., FINRA hereby delegates to FINRA Regulation and FINRA Regulation assumes the following responsibilities and functions as a registered securities association:
a. To establish and interpret rules and regulations and provide exemptions for FINRA members including, but not limited to, fees, membership requirements and dispute
(a) GeneralA member designated as a Restricted Firm shall be required, except as provided in paragraphs (e) and (f) of this Rule, to establish a Restricted Deposit Account and deposit in that account cash or qualified securities with an aggregate value that is not less than the member's Restricted Deposit Requirement, and shall be subject to such conditions or restrictions on the
Summary
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, member firms have made rapid and unprecedented changes to their business operations in order to prioritize the health and safety of firm personnel and investors, while maintaining the public’s access to capital markets. These changes include widespread use of remote offices and alternative work arrangements and new and expanded methods
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Executive Summary
On January 24, 1994, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved new Section 47, Article III, of the Rules of Fair Practice that requires members entering into clearing or carrying agreements to specify the obligations and supervisory responsibilities of both the introducing and clearing
FINRA ("FINRA") respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998, the text of which may be found on the U.S. Copyright Office website at http://www.copyright.gov/legislation/dmca.pdf, FINRA will respond expeditiously to claims of copyright infringement committed using the FINRA
