On the Front Lines of Investor Protection
Background
A large number of registered representatives are also Certified Financial PlannerTM (CFP®) professionals. These professionals must complete a minimum of 30 continuing education (CE) hours every two years as part of the requirements for CFP certification renewal. Through the FINRA360 process, a number of firms expressed a desire for improved opportunities
This rule is no longer applicable. NASD IM-3150 has been superseded by FINRA Rule 4540. Please consult the appropriate FINRA Rule.
(a) Upon written request for exemptive relief pursuant to the Rule 9600 Series, NASD generally will grant an exemption from the reporting requirements of Rule 3150 to a self-clearing firm that:
(1) derives, on an annualized basis, at least 85 percent of its revenue
FINRA’s Corporate Internship Program—a paid 12-week program—offers practical “hands-on” experience with the largest self-regulatory organization for securities firms doing business in the United States. Our program offers interns opportunities to build their careers—and supplement what they’ve learned in the classroom—by meeting and working with employees throughout our organization.Our program
Effective Date: November 1, 1994
SUGGESTED ROUTING
Senior ManagementCorporate FinanceLegal & ComplianceSyndicateTradingTraining
Executive Summary
On August 15, 1994, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or Commission) approved amendments, in part, to Article III, Section 34 (Section 34), of the NASD Rules of Fair Practice prohibiting NASD members or associated persons from
In 2021, considerable industry, and in some cases public, attention was focused on topics that FINRA also addressed through its exam and risk monitoring program. These topics include newer SEC Rules (e.g., Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI), Form CRS, amendments to Rule 606), recent increases in the number and sophistication of cybersecurity threats, and the proliferation of securities trading
Updated as of January 30, 2025FINRA believes that it is appropriate, after a reasonable period of time, to look back at its significant rulemakings to determine whether a FINRA rule or rule set is meeting its intended investor protection objectives by reasonably efficient means, particularly in light of environmental, industry and market changes. These retrospective reviews look at
Alternative, "alt" or “liquid alt” funds are publicly offered, SEC-registered funds that use investments or strategies that can differ from what is offered in a typical fund. Compared to more traditional mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), liquid alt funds tend to hold investments that extend beyond equities and bonds or employ more complex or sophisticated strategies.
EBS Submissions Following Implementation of the Option Symbology Initiative
FINRA provides extensive resources to assist member firms with managing and addressing risks and threats that could pose harm to their business, compliance programs and investors, including:Highlights on the recent risks FINRA observed in our regulatory programs;Observations from recent targeted exams (sweeps) on emerging industry issues and related regulatory obligations; andOther FINRA
