1. Where can I access a list describing the exams listed in CRD?
A listing of the exams available in CRD can be found on the Qualification Exams page.
2. How long is an exam window in CRD?
Exam windows are valid for 120 days. Provided that an exam candidate is not subject to a waiting period after a previous failed attempt, the exam window start date will be the day following
Don’t trust that unexpected text or direct message from a stranger—it might be the first step in a “pig butchering” scam. These scams often involve fraudsters contacting targets seemingly at random, then gaining trust before ultimately manipulating their targets into phony investments and disappearing with the funds.
If your firm feels that FINRA has assessed a fee in error, your firm can open a case through one of these three channels.
The following frequently asked questions provide information about the Central Registration Depository (CRD).
As part of its Transparency Services improvement initiative, beginning Monday, May 19, 2025, FINRA will re-platform TRACE Securitized Products (SP) to a new Linux-based operating system. FINRA requires client testing participation in this effort to validate that all processes work within the TRACE reporting framework. TRACE clients who utilize FIX for SP trade entry and other transactions should
This User Support page provides links to help and training resources for users of CRD. Listed below are a variety of user support documentation created to provide CRD users with assistance that ranges from high-level overview to step-by-step detailed instructions.
FINRA is publishing its quarterly OTC Equities High Price Dissemination List for the fourth quarter of 2024. This updated list of OTC equity securities eligible for trade report dissemination for trades of fewer than 100 shares is effective as of April 11, 2025. To view changes, visit the Daily List: Security Attribute Changes page, select the “Unit of Trades” filter and enter April 10,
Pursuant to FINRA Rule 4521, FINRA member firms carrying margin accounts for customers are required to submit the following customer information: the total of all debit balances in securities margin accounts; and, the total of all free credit balances in all cash accounts and all securities margin accounts.
As part of its Transparency Services improvement initiative, beginning Monday, May 19, 2025, FINRA will re-platform TRACE Securitized Products (SP) to a new Linux-based operating system. FINRA requires client testing participation in this effort to validate that all processes work within the TRACE reporting framework. TRACE clients who utilize FIX for SP trade entry and other transactions should
TRACE Enhanced Historical Data consists of transaction-level information including the price, the date and time of execution, transaction size and the yield. The data includes information previously not disseminated to the public, such as buy/sell indicators, counterparty (dealer or customer) information, and the full volume of each transaction. FINRA makes historical data available 6 months
