In an effort to communicate technical changes to its trade reporting and quotation facilities - TRACE, ORF, and ADF (and related systems) with FINRA member firms, FINRA is introducing a new web page, on FINRA.org, where firms may review upcoming market transparency initiatives. This page will be updated on a regular basis in addition to technical notices that will continue to be posted and
FINRA Reminds Firms of Sales Practice Obligations Relating to Leveraged and Inverse Exchange-Traded Funds
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.
SEC Approval and Effective Date for New Consolidated FINRA Rules on the Transfer of Customer Accounts, Recommendations to Customers in OTC Equity Securities and Anti-Intimidation/Coordination
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).
SummaryFINRA, as a self-regulatory organization, is informed by and benefits from the expertise of industry and other stakeholders. As such, FINRA has multiple committees that facilitate effective engagement with member firms and representatives of the public regarding regulatory and policy initiatives related to FINRA’s mission of promoting market integrity and investor protection. The purpose
A Member's Responsibilities Regarding the Outsourcing of Certain Activities
In both 2017 and 2018, FINRA issued Reports on Examination Findings in response to firms’ requests that we make publicly available a summary of key findings from FINRA’s examinations of member firms. Firms use this information, as well as effective practices observed by FINRA at certain firms, to anticipate potential areas of concern and improve their procedures and controls. (We subsequently refer to the two prior years’ documents as the “2017 Report” and the “2018 Report.”)
In many cases, an unforeseen emergency can derail your financial plans. However, there are steps you can take to soften the impact of an unexpected hit to your finances. Here are a few tips on how to prepare for and survive financial hardships.
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Publication Date: June 17, 2025Interpretations are marked in blue background beneath the rule text to which they relate. 15c3-3 Customer protection — reserves and custody of securities.Except where otherwise noted, § 240.15c3-3 applies to a broker or dealer registered under section 15(b) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o(b)), including a broker or dealer also registered as a security-based
