FINRA has observed that bad actors are using sponsored search result ads to impersonate some FINRA member firms’ support centers. When an individual clicks on the ad, instead of being directed to the firm’s page, they’re taken to a fraudulent website. The scammers then attempt to steal funds or personal information from their targets.
Financial institutions have an obligation to safeguard your personal financial information, but you have an important role to play as well. Understanding how customer account takeover incidents and theft of personal financial information might occur and taking steps to minimize your risk can make a difference.
Are you considering exchanging a variable annuity that you currently own with a new one? Replacing one variable annuity with another should involve an analysis and comparison of the complex features of each security. You should exchange your annuity only when it is the smartest move for you.
Si bien FINRA nunca le pedirá dinero, existen estafadores que podrían intentar convencerle de lo contrario. Estos estafadores financieros se hacen pasar por reguladores, solicitando cuotas para transferir fondos u ofreciendo falsas "garantías" de inversión que solo servirán para separarle de sus ahorros.Las comunicaciones de estos estafadores pueden ser convincentes, pero no muerda el
Buying and selling securities is actually very easy, thanks in large part to technology. It almost seems like you’re doing the buying and selling yourself, but a brokerage firm is. Any time you buy or sell securities you typically must first open a brokerage account.
This data provides market activity as of end of day for structured products, based on transactions reported to TRACE. Tables of aggregated price levels are organized by product type.This end-of-day service represents the full asset- and mortgage backed securities markets and is derived using only actual transacted prices from TRACE, the U.S. over-the-counter bond market mandated regulatory
Financial Industry Networking Directory (FIND™) Interest Form for Firms let's firms subscribe to The Financial Industry Networking Directory (FIND)™, a complementary FINRA subscription service designed to connect individuals who are enrolled to take the Security Industry Essentials® (SIE®) exam with firms that are recruiting for employment and internship opportunities.
Hello,I understand that the pattern day trading rule was originally enacted to primarily protect clearing firms from margin overuse/loss mitigation. However, I don’t think you will find many traders agreeing that it has helped to protect them from losses. I don’t think the government should be trying to protect people with blanket rules for some traders and freedom for other traders. Education is
SummaryFINRA is making available on the FINRA website the Filing Schedule in connection with requests for Federal Reserve Board Regulation T, SEA Rule 15c3-3 and FINRA Rule 4210 extensions of time throughout 2025, including holidays. This information will assist firms with making accurate submissions in connection with filing requests of extensions of time throughout the year, including prior to
(a) Definitions(1) For purposes of this Rule, the term "registered person" means any person registered with FINRA as a representative, principal, or assistant representative pursuant to the FINRA Rule 1200 Series or Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) Rule G-3.(2) For purposes of this Rule, the term "disciplined firm" means:(A) a member that, in connection
