Karinya Verghese is Chief of Staff to the Chief Financial and Administration Officer (CFAO) and Vice President of Strategic Operations. In this role, Ms. Verghese provides strategic support to the CFAO and his leadership team. As VP of Strategic Operations, she oversees a diverse range of functions that advance Business & Industry Solutions operational effectiveness and strategic
SummaryIn this Notice, FINRA reminds members of their obligations when selling private placements (i.e., unregistered offerings sold pursuant to the Regulation D safe harbors under Sections 3 and 4 of the Securities Act of 1933 (Securities Act)). In Regulatory Notice 10-22 (Obligation of Broker-Dealers to Conduct Reasonable Investigations in Regulation D Offerings), FINRA reminded members of
Proxy statements are typically sent in the spring, indicating the start of “proxy season”—when most public companies prepare to hold their annual shareholders meetings. The proxy statements provide information relevant to shareholder votes scheduled for those meetings, including board elections, compensation packages, and shareholder proposals.
When it comes to calling the shots at a public company, CEOs run businesses on a day-to-day basis, but the board of directors shares in oversight of the company business. A public company’s board of directors is chosen by shareholders, and its primary job is to look out for shareholders’ interests.
As previously announced on March 22, 2024 in a FINRA Trade Reporting Notice, FINRA is implementing 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 March 2024 Trade Reporting Notice. These enhancements are being
This month, we are marking the 10th anniversary of the FINRA Securities Helpline for Seniors—an important milestone for a critical service that FINRA provides to protect vulnerable investors and assist harmed investors. On this FINRA Unscripted podcast episode, we will be speaking with leaders from FINRA’s Vulnerable Adults and Seniors Team—Elizabeth Yoka, the manager of VAST Intake, and Michael Paskin, the manager of the VAST Investigations, to discuss the Helpline and its 10 years of protecting investors.
On This PageEFS InstructionsEFS VendorsEFS InstructionsBroker-dealer firms and funding portals can submit fingerprints electronically to Sterling Identity (Sterling), FINRA’s designated fingerprint provider, by following the steps below.1. Determine how your firm will submit fingerprintsThere are two options for electronic fingerprinting:Send individuals to a participating EFS vendor’s location.
SIPC MaterialsSecurities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) publication and member identification materials can be purchased on the Media Source webstore.Fingerprinting Materials If you need a supply of fingerprint cards, FINRA-specific fingerprint cardstock may be purchased from Sterling for $14.00 (includes 25 cards with shipping & handling). To order FINRA-specific
April is Financial Literacy Month, making this a great time to think about actions you can take to boost financial capability. FINRA and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation offer many resources to support you and your loved ones along your financial journey.
New Courses – April 2025AML Compliance: Account MonitoringRegulatory Concerns for New ProductsAnalyzing Investor GrowthAnnual 2025 AML Review2025 Annual Industry Priorities ReviewInvestor Trends: Exploring the Changing Investor Landscape2025 Supervisory Trends2025 Annual Compliance ReviewOn This PageOverviewBackgroundDelivery MethodsLicense Types and PricingAccess to FLEXFINRA E-Learning