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
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Executive Summary
The NASD® is publishing a direct participation program (DPP or limited partnership) directory in anticipation of the quotation of DPP securities on the OTC Bulletin Board® Service (OTCBB®) and the commencement of trade reporting of transactions in DPPs on May 15,
Purposefully creating synthetic shares of a security for the purpose of naked short selling to manipulate the market price for the security should be a felony. Not a crime that gets a fine, but a send-you-to-prison FELONY! There is absolutely no reason why this should be allowed to continue. It never should have been allowed in the first place. How can a market be free and fair when large traders
Innovation and collaboration are two of FINRA’s four core values. Michael Hawman, Director of Technology for Delivery Services, returned to FINRA after participating in AWS re:Invent in 2022 with a proposal that would align these two values for FINRA’s business and technology divisions.
To whom it may concern, FINRA 21-19 will be an effective change that should've been implemented long ago to end the systemic risk involved in the current inadequate state of short-interest reporting. American and global investors are looking at the state of the American market and find themselves uncertain about the validity of the reported numbers when various short positions are
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The obligation of NASD® members under the Rules of Fair Practice with respect to mutual fund sales practices is a continuing concern of the NASD. The proliferation of new mutual funds and varied fee structures has significantly increased the options available for
I wish to maintain my right to be able to choose the public
investments that are right for my family. Public investments should be available to all of the public,not just the privileged.
I am an experienced in investment and especially high risk start-up or early stage business opportunities. I have a deep understanding of the techno industries and processes, many of which are embedded in early
Year 2000 Countdown
As 1999 winds down, Year 2000 issues will receive increased focus as public attention to these issues increase and companies in virtually every industry accelerate efforts to meet Year 2000 compliance deadlines. During this critical period, the securities industry will heighten its focus on regulatory compliance, investor communication, Year 2000 testing, and contingency
Notice of Annual Meeting of FINRA Firms and Proxy
This notification is to warn member firms of an ongoing phishing campaign that involves fraudulent emails purporting to be from FINRA and using the domain name “@rfs-finra.org”.
