Summary
FINRA and the other U.S. members of the Intermarket Surveillance Group1 (ISG members) are enhancing the Electronic Blue Sheets (EBS) to improve their ability to analyze broker-dealers’ trading activities.
Effective immediately, firms will be required to update certain data elements for EBS to reflect the SEC’s May 10, 2019, and May 4, 2020, approvals of Long Term Stock Exchange
FINRA departments also create specific subject-matter committees as needed to consult on various issues. The composition of the committees and their meeting frequency depends upon FINRA’s consultation needs related to the subject matter.
Executive Summary
FINRA recently held annual elections to fill vacancies on its Regional Committees, Small Firm Advisory Committee (SFAC), and the National Adjudicatory Council (NAC). Additionally, at its December meeting, the FINRA Board of Governors (FINRA Board) also selected individuals to fill several appointed seats on the SFAC and NAC. This Notice lists the individuals recently elected
SummaryThe annual meeting of FINRA firms will take place on or about September 11, 2024, to elect one Large Firm Governor, one Mid-Size Firm Governor and one Small Firm Governor to the FINRA Board of Governors (FINRA Board). A formal notice of the meeting, including the precise date, time and location, will be mailed to executive representatives on or about August 12, 2024.The purpose of this
As of February 28, 2025ATS NameATS IDFirm NameCommentABE ATSABEX303 ALTERNATIVES LLC AlphaX US ALPXTSX Alpha U.S., Inc. AMERICAN LEDGER ATSCSTNAMERICAN LEDGER ATSCeased on July 31, 2021APOGEEAPOGCITADEL SECURITIES LLCCeased on April 2, 2015AQUAAQUAAQUA SECURITIES L.P.Ceased on September 16, 2022AX TRADING, LLCAXTNAX TRADING, LLCCeased on April 30,
SummaryFINRA will conduct its Annual Meeting of firms on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time at FINRA’s Washington, DC, office located at 1700 K Street, NW, Washington, D.C. The purpose of the meeting is to elect one Small Firm Governor, one Mid-Size Firm Governor and one Large Firm Governor to the FINRA Board of Governors (FINRA Board or Board).1It is important
Executive Summary
The purpose of this Election Notice is to notify firms of the upcoming elections to fill vacancies on the FINRA Regional Committees, and the mailing of ballots to eligible firms.
As detailed below, the following seats are contested:
Midwest Region Committee, District 8 representative
North Region Committee, District 9 representative
South Region Committee, District 7
Industry Governor (Large Firm Representative)Chairman Emeritus, Director, MML Investors Services, LLCGovernor Since 2024Committees: Finance, Operations & Technology Committee, Regulatory Oversight CommitteeProfessional ExperienceChairman & Chief Executive Officer of MML Investors Services, LLC (2007 – Present)Head of MassMutual Financial Advisors (2007 – Present)Vice President
FINRA Rule 2360 (Options) and FINRA Rule 2359 (Position and Exercise Limits; Liquidations) incorporate certain option exchanges' requirements for options and warrant position and exchange limits. Changes to an options exchange rules could affect a FINRA-regulated firm’s compliance with the FINRA rules. Accordingly, FINRA will provide updates when an options
By Robert Cook, President and CEO, FINRA. The Consolidated Audit Trail, or CAT, is an SEC-mandated reporting system that collects data regarding trading in the U.S. equities and options markets. The SEC first proposed CAT in 2010 when the limitations of pre-CAT reporting facilities were highlighted by the Flash Crash. The final CAT rule was adopted by the SEC in 2012, a more detailed plan for CAT was approved by the SEC in 2016, and reporting into CAT was implemented in phases from 2018 to 2024.
