In observance of Presidents’ Day, FINRA’s Market Transparency Reporting Systems will be closed on Monday, February 21, 2022. 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,
The FINRA Entitlement Program provides a secure way to access participating Web-based systems with a shared entitlement service. This service provides authorized users the ability to access these systems with a single FINRA User ID and Password. Currently, there are more than 20 FINRA applications available via this shared entitlement platform and more applications will be added in the future.
FINRA is publishing its quarterly OTC Equities High Price Dissemination List for the first quarter of 2023. This updated list of OTC equity securities eligible for trade report dissemination for trades of fewer than 100 shares is effective as of June 23, 2023. To view changes, visit the Daily List: Security Attribute Changes page, select the “Unit of Trades” filter and enter June 22, 2023 as the
The speed of change in the financial industry means that firms must work diligently to remain current—and a great way to do that is by attending events like this, sharing ideas with your peers and discussing your concerns with regulators. This is a great point in the year to reflect on what has transpired so far in 2012 from a regulatory perspective and discuss many current areas of focus for FINRA.
1) What is the single most neglected area in the field of investor education? How might this area be developed? ANSWER: While the barrier of entry to investment markets is lower than ever with online low cost trading platforms, etc. - the technical knowledge required to make informed corporate investment decisions, creates a huge barrier to the average investor. A single most neglected area is
Participation of U.S. underwriters in the multinational offering of shares under NASD IM-2110-1(b)(8) and NASD Rule 2740(c) and NASD Rule 2750.
Executive Summary
FINRA’s Renewal Program supports the collection and disbursement of fees related to the renewal of broker-dealer (BD) and investment adviser (IA) registrations, exempt reporting and notice filings with participating self-regulatory organizations (SRO) and jurisdictions. During this program, FINRA announces renewal fees owed by BD and IA firms via Preliminary Statements issued
What is Mediation
Mediation is a non-binding alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process in which a neutral mediator helps the parties reach an agreed resolution of the disputed issues in the disciplinary proceeding. The mediator assists the parties in reaching their own negotiated settlement by defining the issues, probing and assessing the strengths and weaknesses of each party’s positions,
Summary
Member firms often encourage registered representatives to have succession plans in place to plan for expected or unexpected life events. Succession planning can benefit customers, member firms and registered representatives. This Notice discusses these benefits, as well as common types of succession plans. This Notice also provides an overview of related FINRA rules and administrative
INFORMATIONAL
Proxy Reimbursement Rates
Effective: Immediately
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KEY TOPICS
Legal & Compliance Senior Management
IM-2260 Proxy Reimbursement Rates
Executive Summary
NASD has adopted amendments to IM-2260 regarding rates of reimbursement for expenses incurred in forwarding proxy materials, annual reports, information statements, and other
