SummaryFINRA is providing information in this Notice to remind registered persons and firms of the continuing education (CE) requirements, including:this year’s CE Regulatory Element training assignments and completion deadline of December 31, 2024;resources available to firms for facilitating compliance with the annual Regulatory Element requirements; andresources available to firms to guide in
A member may use negative response letters to effect a bulk transfer of employee equity compensation plan accounts, as directed by an employer.
FINRA is issuing this Regulatory Notice to provide members an update on regulatory coordination efforts concerning compliance with CAT reporting rules (the “CAT compliance rules”). In particular, FINRA and the national securities exchanges, as CAT NMS Plan Participants, have entered into a Rule 17d-2 Plan and corresponding Regulatory Services Agreements (RSAs) to coordinate regulation of the CAT
Revise cybersecurity deficiency fines and penalties program. Applying both monetary fines and remedial actions deplete capital available for infrastructure improvements. Instead, negotiate remedial action plan and cost allocations for dedicated investment in their cybersecurity program along with accountability. The fine money has been counterproductive to firms directly improving their firm and
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The staff granted an exemption from FINRA Rule 5131(b) with respect to purchases of “new issues” by the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust.
Who [REDACTED] is the government when it comes to an individual who wants to spend his or her money. If a person is able to buy stock they should be able to make their own choices and decisions. Where does the government get off making decisions for the people. The government is a big woke joke. They have gotten the taxpayers into more problems then they know how to get out of. The government
SEC Approves Rules Requiring Members to Create Business Continuity Plans and Provide Emergency Contact Information
I do not plan to invest in either leveraged or inverse funds, but I don't feel you should restrict my ability to do so should my investment plans change.
Proposed Rule Change to Adopt FINRA Rules 2124 (Net Transactions with Customers), 2220 (Options Communications), 4370 (Business Continuity Plans and Emergency Contact Information) and 5250 (Payments for Market Making) in the Consolidated FINRA Rulebook
