Overview
This publication outlines emerging insider threat risks and helps member firms identify, prevent, detect, and respond to these threats, including:
identifying how insider threats can occur at firms, and what factors may indicate that these attacks are on the rise;
providing a summary of core controls and effective practices firms may consider when evaluating their insider threat
(a) No member shall accept an order from a customer, including foreign customers and/or broker-dealers trading with or through the member, for eligible transactions of such customers that settle in the United States, pursuant to an arrangement whereby payment for securities purchased or delivery of securities sold is to be made to or by an agent of the customer unless all of the following
OverviewThis Guidance is to assist applicants prepare Form CMA (Continuing Membership Application), when seeking approval of an increase in associated persons involved in sales, as defined in IM-1011-1. (See Standard 1 for further detail.) Specified parts of Form CMA are marked with an asterisk (*) to designate the information or documentation that must be submitted with the application. One
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
On June 2, 1983, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") approved amendments to Schedule E to Article IV, Section 2 of the Association's By-Laws ("Schedule E") which relates to the distribution of members' own securities and those of affiliates. The amendments became effective upon approval and are applicable
Resource Page for the SEC’s July 2013 Financial Responsibility Rule Amendments
NASD is issuing this article to clarify member responsibilities as they relate to OATS reporting when: 1) routing an order to another exchange for handling or execution, and 2) executing an order and reporting the execution on a national securities exchange or a facility operated by a national securities association.
A vibrant and efficient capital-raising process fosters business expansion, job creation, innovation and economic growth. FINRA members play a critical role in facilitating capital formation for businesses of all sizes. FINRA supports the capital-raising process through appropriately tailored rules for its members that are designed for the benefit of all market participants.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Congress has recently enacted legislation that expands the number of criminal or civil offenses that are considered statutory disqualifications under the securities laws. Any felony conviction, certain foreign
The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) within FINRA’s National Cause and Financial Crimes Detection (NCFC) program is bringing to your attention some additional Russia-related sanctions developments. Please note that these are in addition to those detailed in FINRA Regulatory Notice 22-06.
On February 26, 2022 the White House released a Joint Statement on Further
OverviewActivities relating to FinTech business models has attracted the interest of prospective and existing FINRA member firms. This guidance is intended to provide applicants with direction on key regulatory and compliance questions and challenges for both perspective and existing FINRA members. A prospective FINRA member firm must seek approval for new FINRA membership through the submission
