SummaryFINRA has adopted amendments to its rules to clarify the application of FINRA rules to security-based swaps (SBS):1FINRA has adopted a new Rule 0180 (Application of Rules to Security-Based Swaps), which, along with conforming amendments to Rule 9610 (Procedures for Exemptions—Application), will become effective February 6, 2022. The new rule replaces the expiring temporary Rule 0180 and
Executive Summary
FINRA is making available updates to interpretations in the Interpretations of Financial and Operational Rules that have been communicated to FINRA by the staff of the SEC’s Division of Trading and Markets (SEC staff). The updated interpretations are with respect to Securities Exchange Act (SEA) Rules 15c3-1 and 15c3-3.
Questions concerning this Notice should be
This Notice announces, effective immediately, clarifications of interpretations of the FINRA margin rule regarding minimum equity requirements in FINRA Rule 4210(b).
Questions concerning this Notice should be directed to:
James Barry, Director, Credit Regulation, Office of Financial and Operational Risk Policy, at (646) 315-8347 or by email;
Joseph David, Principal Specialist,
Summary
This Notice announces, effective immediately, clarifications of interpretations of FINRA margin requirements regarding day trading (Rule 4210(f)(8)(B)(ii)).
Questions concerning this Notice should be directed to:
James Barry, Director, Credit Regulation, Office of Financial and Operational Risk Policy, at (646) 315-8347 or by email;
Joseph David, Principal Specialist, Credit
Summary
FINRA seeks comment on proposed amendments to Rule 4210 (Margin Requirements) that would clarify and incorporate into the rule current interpretations regarding when issued and other extended settlement transactions, and provide relief to facilitate the application of the rule to these transactions.
The proposed rule text marked to show changes from the current rule text is
FINRA requests comment on a concept proposal regarding the application of FINRA rules to security-based swaps (SBS) following the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) completion of its rulemaking regarding SBS dealers and major SBS participants. Current FINRA Rule 0180, which will expire in September 2021, provides a temporary exception from the application of FINRA rules to SBS, with
Summary
FINRA Rule 4210 (Margin Requirements) prescribes requirements governing the extension of credit by members. The FINRA Rule 4210 interpretations provide further guidance regarding application of the rule. This Notice announces, effective immediately, clarifications of interpretations of (1) FINRA Rule 4210(e)(8), which specifies margin requirements for control and restricted securities,
Covered Agency Transactions
Regulatory Notice
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Suggested Routing
Compliance
Legal
Margin Department
Operations
Regulatory Reporting
Risk Management
Senior Management
Key Topics
Covered Agency Transactions
Margin
Referenced Rules & Notices
FINRA Rule 4210
Regulatory Notice 16-31
Day of Closure
Regulatory Notice
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Referenced Rules & Notices
Federal Reserve Board Regulation T
FINRA Rule 4210
FINRA Rule 4230
FINRA Rule 4521
FINRA Rule 4524
SEA Rule 15c3-1
SEA Rule 15c3-3
SEA Rule 17a-5
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Suggested Routing
Compliance
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Margin Department
Operations
Amendments to the SEC’s Financial Reporting Requirements—eFOCUS System Updates and Annual Audit Requirements
