SUGGESTED ROUTING*
Senior Management
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*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
REQUEST FOR COMMENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The NASD requests comments on proposed amendments to Article III, Section 5(b) and Article IV, Sections 3 and 4 of the NASD By-Laws, and Article IV, Section 5 of the
In observance of Memorial Day, FINRA’s Market Transparency Reporting Systems will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024. Affected applications include:Alternative Display Facility (ADF)Over-the-Counter Reporting Facility (ORF)Trade Reporting and Compliance Engine (TRACE)FINRA/Exchange Trade Reporting Facilities (TRFs)As stated in the data feed interface specifications, FINRA may send out
For 20 years, FINRA’s Trade Reporting and Compliance Engine, known as TRACE, has contributed to reduced trade execution costs, facilitated price formation, aided regulatory programs and protected investors, as detailed in a recent blog commemorating this milestone anniversary. As an economist, I’d argue TRACE’s impact extends. For me, some of the real impact is in the research it has enabled.
(a) Pursuant to the Rule 9600 Series, the staff for good cause shown after taking into consideration all relevant factors, may exempt, upon application and subject to specified terms and conditions, a member alternative trading system ("ATS") from the trade reporting obligation under paragraph (b) of Rules 6282, 6380A and 6380B, if such exemption is consistent with the
FINRA 21-19 is a long overdue change. It is clear that the integrity of the United States market has been strained to the edge of disaster, in large part due to systemic risk developed under the regulatory authority of FINRA's outdated short interest reporting policy. I understand FINRA is attempting to create a fairer and transparent market but without strict reporting policies in place you
FINRA Highlights Examination Approaches, Common Findings and Effective Practices for Complying With its Suitability Rule
NASD has filed with the SEC a proposed rule change to replace Rule 3210 and Rule 11830 with a new rule requiring that clearing firms make delivery, or take affirmative steps to make delivery, within 10 business days after settlement date for all short sale transactions. In addition, clearing firms would be required to document and report certain information to NASD within one business day of
GUIDANCENASD Releases Minor Rule Violation Plan (MRVP) GuidelinesSUGGESTED ROUTINGKEY TOPICSLegal & ComplianceRegistered RepresentativesSenior ManagementMinor Rule Violation Plan (MRVP)SanctionsExecutive SummaryIn 1993, NASD established the Minor Rule Violation Plan (MRVP or the Plan) to provide NASD with a process for imposing meaningful sanctions for rule violations that may not warrant
FINRA Rule 4230(a) requires clearing firms for which FINRA is the designated examining authority pursuant to SEA Rule 17d-1 to submit requests for extensions of time as contemplated by Regulation T of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Regulation T) and SEA Rule 15c3-3(n) to FINRA for approval.
FINRA announced today the results of its election of three Governors to its Board of Governors during the annual meeting of FINRA member firms on Wednesday. The elected Governors include: Large Firm Governor — John Vaccaro, Chair and CEO, MML Investors Services; Head of MassMutual Financial Advisors; Mid-Size Firm Governor — James Crowley, CEO, Pershing Advisor Solutions; Senior Executive Vice President, Global Head of BNY Pershing Small Firm Governor — Jennifer Szaro, Chief Compliance Officer, XML Securities