SummaryEffective January 1, 2025, Historical CAT Cost Recovery Assessment 1 will no longer be in effect for transactions in eligible securities executed by FINRA member CAT executing brokers.Questions regarding this Notice may be directed to:Amanda Rath, Associate Director, Finance, at (240) 386-6637 or email; orFaisal Sheikh, Assistant General Counsel, Office of General Counsel
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
SummaryEffective January 1, 2025, the Prospective CAT Cost Recovery Fee 2024-1 will no longer be in effect for transactions in eligible securities executed by FINRA member CAT executing brokers, and the Prospective CAT Cost Recovery Fee 2025-1 will be in effect.Questions regarding this Notice may be directed to: Amanda Rath, Associate Director, Finance, at (240) 386-
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
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
Industry Governor (Large Firm Representative)Chairman Emeritus, Director, MML Investors Services, LLCGovernor Since 2024Committees: Executive Committee, Finance, Operations & Technology Committee (Chair), Regulatory Oversight CommitteeProfessional ExperienceChairman Emeritus, Director, MML Investors Services, LLC (2007 – Present)Head of MassMutual Financial Advisors (2007 – Present)Vice
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
FINRA departments also create specific subject-matter committees as needed to consult on various issues. Approximately 55 individuals participate on these committees that serve as important advisory bodies within FINRA’s regulatory framework.
As of May 12, 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, 2021BARCLAYS
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