FINRA’s rules should be modernized to address economic costs, evolving markets, technology advancements, and regulatory inefficiencies. Below are key areas for modernization, including specific rules, guidance updates, and regulatory overlaps that warrant attention.1. Focus Areas for Modernizing FINRA RulesSeveral FINRA rules are outdated, overly burdensome, or fail to account for modern trading
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SummaryFINRA seeks comment on a proposed new rule to streamline and reduce unnecessary burdens regarding existing requirements addressing the outside activities of member firms’ associated persons, including registered persons (the Proposal). The Proposal is the result of FINRA's retrospective review of FINRA's rules governing outside business activities (OBAs) and private securities
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) a proposed rule change to amend the Code of Arbitration Procedure for Customer Disputes (“Customer Code”) and the Code of Arbitration Procedure for Industry Disputes (“Industry Code”) (together, “Codes”) to make changes to certain provisions relating to arbitrator
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) a proposed rule change to add IntelligentCross ATS (“IntelligentCross”) as a new entrant to the Alternative Display Facility (“ADF”).
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FINRA is a not-for-profit, self-regulatory organization dedicated to investor protection and market integrity. Learn how our structure and operations safeguard investors.Regulatory OperationsProtecting investors and safeguarding markets requires constant vigilance
FINRA offers parties in active arbitration cases free or low-cost telephone mediation with initial claim amounts of $50,000 or less.
As we continue to evolve in a rapidly changing financial landscape, it is essential to consider how hybrid work arrangement has contributed to making employees feel that they have more of a work / life balance & supports retention & productivity. As firms compete for top talent, offering flexibility has become a crucial factor in attracting & retaining skilled
FINRA disciplinary actions for the month of March 2025. See which firms and individuals were fined, suspend or barred. Learn how to stay compliant.
