On This PageEligibility CriteriaResponsibilitiesFirm or Identity Provider (IdP)FINRA or Service ProviderIntegration RequirementsCertificate HandlingSupported ProtocolIdP Entity IdEmail DomainAuthentication FlowSAML2 Details SP MetadataNameId FormatBindingsAttributesSP Message Algorithms:GlossaryEligibility CriteriaYou must be a firm or other type of organization approved by FINRA for SSO
Brokerage accounts allow investors to buy and sell numerous types of investments. When opening a brokerage account, investors have two main options: a cash account or a margin account. The difference between them is how and when you pay for your investments.As the name suggests, when you buy securities with a cash account, you must do so using cash, paying for the purchase in full. If you want to
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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
What does Ombuds mean? Ombuds is a term originating from Sweden and means representative. The International Ombuds Association describes an ombuds as “one who assists individuals and groups in the resolution of conflicts or concerns.”
Agenda*This agenda is subject to change. Monday, May 12 - Pre-Conference2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Cyber Tabletop Exercise (pre-registration required)5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.New Attendee Reception (pre-registration required)5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Registration & Information Tuesday, May 137:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Registration & Information8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.Senior
FINRA provides registration and licensing relief to FINRA-registered persons and certain formerly registered persons who volunteer or are called into active military duty.
The CE Regulatory Element Report is published each quarter for any firm that has had at least one representative take a Regulatory Element CE session during the quarter. The report provides information about the firm's performance as well as industry performance during the quarter for comparison.
Representatives of broker-dealers, investment advisers or issuers of securities must be registered with the appropriate jurisdictions and/or self-regulatory organizations (SROs).
Regulatory Notice 12-11 announced SEC approval of FINRA Rule 4524 (Supplemental FOCUS Information), which requires each firm, as FINRA shall designate, to file such additional financial or operational schedules or reports as FINRA may deem necessary or appropriate for the protection of investors or in the public interest as a supplement to the FOCUS report, and the adoption of the Supplemental
OverviewThe following tool identifies key cybersecurity risks currently facing small firms and helps them enhance their customer information protection, and cybersecurity written supervisory programs (WSPs) and related controls, including:Highlighting the most common and recent categories of cybersecurity threats facing small firms, including questions to assist firms with addressing such threats
