The FINRA 21-19 filing is a long overdue step in the right direction. However, given the current rules set in place, which allows prime brokerages to give their clients, hedge funds, an ability to essentially circumvent any short position reporting through what they call 'short arranging products' or 'arranged financing programs', the regulations proposed in FINRA 21-19 will
Summary
FINRA is issuing this Notice to remind firms they must register with FINRA CAT, LLC (FINRA CAT) for reporting to the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT). CAT registration commenced on March 18, 2019, and will run through June 27, 2019. All Industry Members, as defined under the CAT NMS Plan, that will have a CAT reporting obligation must register during this window.
All questions regarding
OverviewThe following is a guide to assist applicants as they prepare and submit information and documentation for FINRA Form New Member Application (NMA). To conduct securities transactions and businesses with the investing public in the US, a broker-dealer and its associated persons must be registered with FINRA. An important step in the registration process is to seek approval for
You’re looking for a job in technology, and you’re given a choice between FINRA and a major technology company. Which would you choose? For me, it was easy, I chose FINRA, and I’ve never looked back.
We can start with better transparency. The simple fact is that there are systemic issues with the creation of shares to borrow based on future volumes, failures to deliver, and shorting in general. While appreciated, and needed, the solutions to these do not lie in the resolution of transparency alone. Removing the capability to generate future transactions to borrow from, use for offsetting
SEC Approves Amendments to FINRA Rule 0160 (Definitions) and the Repeal of Incorporated NYSE Rule 2A (Jurisdiction)
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SEC Approves Rules Requiring Members to Create Business Continuity Plans and Provide Emergency Contact Information
ACTION REQUIREDMail VoteLast Voting Date: May 6, 2004SUGGESTED ROUTINGKEY TOPICSExecutive RepresentativesLegal & ComplianceSenior ManagementNASD By-LawsExecutive SummaryNASD invites members to vote to approve amendments to the NASD By-Laws that will: eliminate two seats on the NASD Board of Governors (NASD Board) that are currently reserved for representatives of the American Stock
April 1999
How Broker/Dealers Can Address Customer Concerns About The Year 2000
Investors are aware of the potential problems caused by the coming century change. As a result, they may consider changing their investing habits and strategies leading to more frequent questioning of their brokerage firms about the Year 2000 issue.
Leading up to the new year, it is important that broker/dealers
