Firm regulatory risks and priorities don't exist in a vacuum. And that is perhaps nowhere clearer than when it comes to a firm's anti-money laundering responsibilities. A firm's AML risks can overlap with any number of other priorities. On this episode, the first of a two-part series, we look at the overlapping risks of AML and cybersecurity.
The Anti-Money Laundering, Fraud and Sanctions topic of the 2025 FINRA Annual Regulatory Oversight Report (the Report) informs member firms’ compliance programs by providing annual insights from FINRA’s ongoing regulatory operations, including (1) regulatory obligations, (2) findings and effective practices, and (3) additional resources.
Social isolation, whether voluntary or involuntary, has long been a leading factor contributing to the financial exploitation of older investors. FINRA, NASAA, the SEC's Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, NFA and the CFTC’s Office of Customer Education and Outreach are continuing to raise awareness of the devastating impact social isolation can have on senior investors and offer tips that can help.
November 1999
Are You Ready For The Year 2000?
As the Year 2000 approaches, most media reports and surveys indicate that businesses are making significant progress and will be well prepared for the century date change. However, there is still work that needs to be done. Organizations should continue to focus on maintaining a high level of readiness. One important way to achieve this is through
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As of June 12, 1991, the following 38 issues joined Nasdaq/NMS, bringing the total number of issues to 2,560:
Symbol
Company
Entry Date
SOES Execution Level
OWWH
OW Office Warehouse, Inc.
5/15/91
500
DNKG
Danek Group, Inc.
5/17/91
1000
We are conducting a comprehensive self-evaluation and organizational improvement initiative called FINRA360. The objective of this effort, which CEO Robert Cook launched in early 2017, is to ensure that FINRA is operating as the most effective self-regulatory organization (SRO) it can be, working to protect investors and promote market integrity in a manner that supports strong and vibrant
NASD is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC" or "Commission") revisions to the study outline and selection specifications for the Limited Principal - Direct Participation Programs (Series 39) examination program. The proposed revisions update the material to reflect changes to the laws, rules and regulations covered by the examination and to better reflect
NASD is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC" or "Commission") revisions to the study outline and selection specifications for the Limited Representative - Direct Participation Programs (Series 22) examination program. The proposed revisions update the material to reflect changes to the laws, rules and regulations covered by the examination and to better
Dues Must Be Paid By December 15, 1995
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Executive Summary
The 1995–96 NASD® broker/dealer and agent registration renewal cycle begins in early November. This program simplifies the registration renewal process through the payment of one invoiced amount that includes fees for NASD personnel assessments,
Thank you for considering these changes and taking an interest in retail investor opinions about them. I will keep it brief. First, it is no secret that stock shorting has become a practice that works in a way that is predatory to American businesses. Second, with decades of deregulation within financial markets the people who do engage in the more predatory forms of shorting have used antiquated
