SummaryAn efficient capital raising process fosters business expansion, job creation and economic growth. FINRA members play an important role in facilitating capital formation for businesses of all sizes. FINRA promotes the capital raising process through appropriately tailored rules for its members that are designed to promote transparency and to establish important standards of conduct for the
Have you thought about taking steps to improve your financial health? The new year is a great time to check on your investments, revisit your budget, and improve your overall financial wellness. Read on for six tips to boost your financial savvy for the year ahead.
In investment-related impersonation schemes, scammers misuse the name of real registered investment professionals or firms to create the appearance of legitimacy. Imposter scams can be difficult to spot unless you know what you’re looking for. Here are patterns to be aware of and tips to help spot the fakes.
It’s important to keep your guard up and educate yourself about the red flags of fraud and how to protect yourself. Learning to recognize scammers’ techniques can be your best defense.
Register for the June 3 Small Firm Conference Call on the intersection of cybersecurity, fraud and financial crimes, with resources, tools and tips for mitigating risks. Registration is open to all member firms.
CRD is typically available:Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. ETSaturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ETSunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ETScheduled exceptions to the system availability are provided below.Looking for information about unscheduled system outages and disruptions? Please visit the Systems Status page. March 2025DateStatusCommentNo outages
FINRA President and CEO Robert Cook and Vice President of Member Relations and Education Kayte Toczylowski are joined by member firm participants to provide an overview of the recently held Clearing and Introducing Firm Forum—the Forum that brought together member firms to discuss clearing and introducing-related challenges and potential solutions. Hear the topics that were covered and key
Are you looking beyond a traditional savings account to begin to invest in stocks, bonds or funds? Perhaps you’re looking for someone to help develop a road map for your financial future. These and other situations might make you consider contacting an investment professional.
This Friday the 13th, you might take some extra precautions to ward off bad luck. But even if you’re not superstitious, it’s worthwhile to consider how to safeguard your financial situation—not just today, but every day. Use these four tips to ward off bad luck when it comes to your finances.
Older Americans are frequently targeted by financial exploitation efforts, making investor protection and education of particular importance to this population. FINRA offers several services, including a dedicated helpline, that can help senior investors with their concerns.
