Financial planners can come from a variety of backgrounds and offer a variety of services. They might be brokers or investment advisers, insurance agents or practicing accountants—or they might have no financial credentials at all.
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) revisions to the content outline and selection specifications for the Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products Representative (Series 6) examination as part of the restructuring of the representative-level examination program. The proposed revisions also
The Reg BI and Form CRS section of the 2022 Report on FINRA’s Risk Monitoring and Examination Activities (the Report) informs member firms’ compliance programs by providing annual insights from FINRA’s ongoing regulatory operations, including (1) relevant regulatory obligations and related considerations, (2) exam findings and effective practices, and (3) additional resources.
Avenues for charitable giving today go beyond traditional cash donations made directly to nonprofit organizations. Investment vehicles designed specifically for charitable donations provide opportunities to contribute other financial assets, including securities and property, and might also provide you with certain benefits, such as tax deductions or regular income payments.
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FINRA adopted amendments to Rule 6432 (Compliance with the Information Requirements of SEA Rule 15c2-11)1 in light of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) amendments to SEC Rule 15c2-11 (SEC Rule 15c2-11).2 As amended, Rule 6432 will require a qualified inter-dealer quotation system (Qualified IDQS)3 to submit a modified Form 211 filing to FINRA in connection with each initial
The best tool FINRA provides when it comes to firms developing their annual compliance program is now available. On this episode, three Member Supervision senior leaders join us to dig into some of the new and noteworthy regulatory topics in the 2023 Report on FINRA’s Examination and Risk Monitoring Program.
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<p>Application of Rule 2820 (h) to a non-cash compensation arrangement that excludes variable annuity contracts that are sold in exchange transactions pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 1035 or pursuant to a rollover transaction under Internal Revenue Code Section 402.<br />
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