Neutral Corner - October 2007
SUGGESTED ROUTING
Registration
Training
Expanded Sign-In Procedures
Concerns always exist regarding proper identification of candidates who are taking exams and training. A single finger imprint procedure will be added to our sign-in procedure to help address this issue.
Effective February 1, 1996, all candidates taking computerized NASD® exams or Continuing Education Program
NASD® has taken disciplinary actions against the following firms and individuals for violations of NASD rules; federal securities laws, rules and regulations; and the rules of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB).
FinPro is part of FINRA’s efforts to streamline communication between industry stakeholders and reduce the registration compliance burden for firms. As we develop this system, FINRA is also creating materials to help firms incorporate FinPro features into their registration compliance programs. Learn more on the page below about the onboarding, training and
FINRA Requests Comment on a Concept Proposal to Develop the Comprehensive Automated Risk Data System
Account Statements: 08-77
Auction Rate Securities: 08-21
Bond Mutual Fund Volatility/Risk Rating: 00-23, 01-58, 03-48, 06-05
Books and Records: 96-82, 98-11, 03-33, 05-27, 06-45, 08-12, 08-28, 08-73, 10-06, 11-39, 17-18
Branch Offices: 02-52, 05-66, 05-67, 06-12, 14-11
Brokerage: 13-23
BrokerCheck Link: 14-19, 15-50
Capital Acquisition Broker Rules: 16-37, 17-14
Capital Formation: 17-14
For years, the London Interbank Offered Rate (Libor) set the benchmark for global interest rates and impacted trillions of dollars in financial activity, leading many to call it as “the world’s most important number.” However, following controversies and reform efforts after the 2008 financial crisis, regulators in the United States and United Kingdom began exploring a replacement benchmark rate
SummaryFINRA has adopted amendments to disseminate individual transactions in active U.S. Treasury securities at the end of the day and historically, and to set related fees for members and other professionals who choose to subscribe to the new data set. This new transaction-level data will be publicly available and free of charge on FINRA’s website for non-professionals’ personal, non-commercial
The FINRA West Region Member Forum is a one-day event designed to provide financial professionals associated with FINRA member firms in the West Region the opportunity to engage in key discussions with FINRA staff, and connect with industry leaders and peers. The forum also includes thoughtful discussions around the future landscape of the financial services industry, and provides opportunities
Tuesday, February 68:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.General Breakfast9:30 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.Welcome Remarks and Keynote Speaker: Latest Trends in CybersecurityLearn more about the intersection between cybersecurity and emerging technologies such as generative artificial intelligence and how digital advancements will shape the future cyber threat landscape and industry response.10:25 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
