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To gain access to the FLEX dashboard within FINRA Gateway for the first time to subscribe to FLEX, please contact your firm’s Super Account Administrator (SAA). The Accessing FLEX on FINRA Gateway Quick Reference Guide provides additional instructions if needed.Once granted access to the dashboard, the Firm CE Admin can take the following actions. For further instructions, please view the
New courses are added to the FLEX catalog on a quarterly basis. Bookmark this page to view the latest offerings as well as announcements pertaining to system upgrades and enhancements.New Firm Element Courses – July 2025The Regulation BI (Best Interest) Compliance for Registered Representatives and Their Supervisors (ELC263) in the Chinese and Spanish languages.CRED Series: Introduction to
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Input from our stakeholders indicated that they would welcome greater transparency regarding FINRA's budget, especially its financial projections and potential use of fines. FINRA for many years has published an Annual Financial Report that is prepared and audited in accordance with GAAP6 that describes the prior year's finances and operations. In the interest of promoting
Information for CandidatesEligibilityCandidate Information in FINDInformation UseAutomatically Opted OutFees for CandidatesContactsInformation for Broker-Dealer FirmsInformation for Candidates^ Back to topEligibility1. Am I automatically signed up for FIND?No, you must actively opt in to FIND.2. I did not opt in to FIND when I enrolled for the exam. Can I still opt in?Yes, you may still opt in
(a) No person associated with a member ("employer member") shall, without the prior written consent of the member, open or otherwise establish at a member other than the employer member ("executing member"), or at any other financial institution, any account in which securities transactions can be effected and in which the associated person has a beneficial interest.(b) Any
FINRA understands that certain jurisdictions and SROs that require a branch office to be either “registered” or “notice filed,” using Form BR (Uniform Branch Office Registration Form) may not currently be able to recognize FINRA Rule 3110.19 (Residential Supervisory Location (“RSL”)).
Volatile markets can inspire feelings of fear and anxiety among investors. When the stock market gets rocky, focusing on your overall financial picture, combined with sound planning, can pay dividends. These five steps can help steady your pulse during market spikes and elevate your financial security.
In late May, certain amendments to FINRA's margin rule, Rule 4210, went into effect to address a significant source of potential systemic risk and risk to FINRA member firms. The amendments introduced specific margin requirements related to covered agency transactions. On this episode, we learn more about the purpose of the change and what firms need to think about to ensure compliance.
