A segment of financial institutions, including broker-dealers, are actively experimenting with incorporating the metaverse and its immersive technologies.40 Metaverse technologies can include VR and AR, but these are not the only portals to the metaverse. Users can access virtual worlds through laptops, gaming consoles and phones.41Some firms indicated that they are examining how to leverage
As previously announced on March 22, 2024 in a FINRA Trade Reporting Notice, FINRA is planning to implement enhancements to the FINRA equity trade reporting facilities to support the reporting of fractional share quantities. The enhancements require associated updates to FINRA’s trade reporting guidance, as described in greater detail in the Trade Reporting Notice. These enhancements are being
FINRA Requests Comment on Potential Enhancements to Certain Engagement Programs
As a not-for-profit membership organization, we are committed to transparency and engagement with our members regarding our finances. Accordingly, we want to update you on FINRA’s plans over the next several years for funding our mission of protecting investors and promoting market integrity in a manner that facilitates vibrant capital markets.
FINRA Dispute Resolution Services (DRS) does not require vaccination, COVID testing, or Health Self-Assessments for in-person participants at arbitration hearings or mediation sessions (hearings).Frequently Asked QuestionsAre face masks required at in-person hearings?In-person participants are not required to wear face masks. However, FINRA recommends that people consider wearing a mask if the
