(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
Background
In March 2017, FINRA issued a Special Notice on its engagement programs as part of FINRA360. Based on comments and suggestions regarding the usefulness of some advisory committees, their membership and their effectiveness as a vehicle for dialogue between FINRA and member firms, FINRA is making several changes.
Operational Impact of Rule Changes
Rather than
As part of the registration / licensing process, FINRA administers examinations on which you must demonstrate proficiency in the areas in which you will work, prior to engaging in the activity
ACTION REQUESTED
Intermarket Surveillance Group1
SUGGESTED ROUTING
KEY TOPICS
Legal & Compliance
Operations
Senior Management
Blue Sheets
Executive Summary
This Notice to Members reminds member firms that by March 31,
2006, they must complete validation of certain data fields that
firms submit to the Electronic Blue Sheet (EBS) System, as directed
in Notice to Members 05
(a) A capital acquisition broker or an associated person of a capital acquisition broker must have a reasonable basis to believe that a recommended transaction or investment strategy (as defined in FINRA Rule 2111) involving a security or securities is suitable for the customer, based on the information obtained through the reasonable diligence of the broker or associated person to ascertain the
Background
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
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Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act) Rule 15c3-1 (Net Capital Rule) requires that firms must at all times have and maintain net capital at levels as specified under the rule. The Net Capital Rule is
(a) Prior written notice shall be given to FINRA whenever any member guarantees, endorses or assumes, directly or indirectly, the obligations or liabilities of another person.
(b) Prior written approval must be obtained from FINRA whenever any member receives flow through capital benefits in accordance with Appendix C of SEA Rule 15c3-1.
• • • Supplementary
Regulatory Notice
Notice Type
Request for Comment
Referenced Rules & Notices
Exchange Act Sections 3(a)(10), (12), (29) and (42)
FINRA Rules 0150, 2010, 2241, 2242, 2320, 4370, 5240, 5250, 5270, 5280, 5310, 5320, 6420 and 6710
NASD Rules 1021, 1022, 1031, 1032 and 1050
SEA Regulation NMS
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
