Executive Summary
FINRA recently held annual elections to fill vacancies on the Small Firm Advisory Committee (SFAC) and the Regional Committees.1 Additionally, at its December meeting, the FINRA Board of Governors (FINRA Board) appointed several individuals to fill other vacancies on the SFAC and the National Adjudicatory Council (NAC). This Notice lists the individuals recently elected and
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) a proposed rule change to adopt FINRA Rule 6897 (Consolidated Audit Trail Funding Fees) to establish fees for Industry Members related to reasonably budgeted CAT costs of the National Market System Plan Governing the Consolidated Audit Trail (the “CAT NMS Plan” or “Plan”) for the period from July 16, 2024 through December 31, 2024. These fees would be payable to Consolidated Audit Trail, LLC (“CAT LLC” or “the Company”) and referred to as “CAT Fee 2024-1.”
FINRA has 12 advisory committees that provide feedback on rule proposals, regulatory initiatives and industry issues. Approximately 100 industry members and 30 non-industry members serve on these committees. The advisory committees meet in-person or via teleconference typically between two and five times a year.
Executive SummaryThe purpose of this Election Notice is to notify FINRA small firm members of the Small Firm Advisory Committee (SFAC) election and the distribution of ballots. Two seats on the SFAC are up for election, one representing the North region and one representing the West region. FINRA small firm members1 in those regions as of the close of business on Thursday, October 17,
Summary
FINRA and the other U.S. members of the Intermarket Surveillance Group1 (ISG members) have updated certain data elements for Electronic Blue Sheets (EBS) to reflect the SEC’s December 21, 2018 approval of MIAX Emerald and the name change of Chicago Stock Exchange to NYSE Chicago, Inc. The updates are effective immediately.
Attachments A and B to this Notice set forth the EBS record
Industry Governor (Small Firm Representative)Chief Compliance Officer, XML Securities, LLCGovernor Since 2024Committee: Regulatory Oversight CommitteeProfessional ExperienceXML Securities, LLCManaging equity member (2022 – Present)Chief Compliance Officer, XML Securities, LLC (2013 – Present)Chief Administrative Officer, XML Securities, LLC (2008 – 2012)XML Financial, LLCManaging equity
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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
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
SummaryFINRA will conduct its Annual Meeting of firms on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time at FINRA’s Washington, D.C., office (1700 K Street, NW, Washington, D.C.) for the purpose of electing one Large Firm Governor and one Small Firm Governor to the FINRA Board of Governors (FINRA Board or Board).1As a self-regulatory organization, FINRA is committed to deep engagement
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) a proposed rule change to adopt FINRA Rule 6897 (Consolidated Audit Trail Funding Fees) to establish fees for Industry Members related to certain historical costs of the National Market System Plan Governing the Consolidated Audit Trail (the “CAT NMS Plan
