<p>Application of Rules 3030 and 3040 to associated persons who receive commissions for brokering viatical settlement contracts.</p>
Financial social media influencers or finfluencers are growing in popularity as a cheap way to reach a new generation of investors. But using this newer form of advertising comes with risks. On this episode, we learn more about the regulatory requirements around the use of social media influencers and hear some best practices for firms looking to make use of “finfluencer” programs.
TRACE Reporting and Dissemination of Non-member Affiliate Transactions
(a) As soon as practicable after the Department of Enforcement files a copy of the notice initiating a TCDO Proceeding or a PCDO Proceeding with the Office of Hearing Officers, the Chief Hearing Officer shall assign a Hearing Officer to preside over the proceeding. The Chief Hearing Officer shall appoint two Panelists to serve on a Hearing Panel with the Hearing Officer. Each Panelist shall
NASD Rule 2210 - Communications with the Public
FINRA rules require that member's communications with the public be accurate, fair and not misleading. An investor considering the series of a broker-dealer, including a "discount" broker, should be informed of all factors material to his use of such broker-dealer's services. There are many variables in the charges and services offered by broker-dealers and it isn't reasonable to expect that every variation be included in media advertising, given the expense of such advertising. Relevant factors not included in advertisements should be communicated to persons responding, however. Certain items should be included in the advertisement itself, when the advertisement would be misleading in the absence of their disclosure.
FINRA understands that certain jurisdictions and SROs that require a branch office to be either “registered” or “notice filed,” using Form BR (Uniform Branch Office Registration Form) may not currently be able to recognize FINRA Rule 3110.19 (Residential Supervisory Location (“RSL”)).
Third-party risk is the most clicked-on topic in FINRA's 2025 Regulatory Oversight Report. But what is third-party risk and why are people so interested in it? What can FINRA member firms do to mitigate that risk? And how can FINRA help? These questions will be answered on the latest episode of FINRA Unscripted, featuring a returning guest, FINRA's Executive Vice President of Member Supervision Greg Ruppert.
As you consider which types of financial professionals to work with, here’s what you need to know about accountants. Accountants are trained to provide professional assistance to individuals and companies in areas including tax and financial planning, tax reporting, auditing and management consulting.
