Guidance on Liquidity Risk Management Practices
Beginning May 15, 2023, the following FINRA TRACE rules changes will take effect:
Members must report transactions in TRACE-eligible corporate debt securities which are part of a portfolio trade with an appropriate modifier. The Sale Condition 4 modifier, available via the TRAQS secure web browser and the TRACE FIX protocol (Tag 22004), will be available for this designation, as described in
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Passing the SIE
Whether you’re a military veteran or transitioning service member exploring new opportunities or a military spouse seeking a flexible career, the financial services industry offers many job paths. Get a head start today by taking the Security Industry Essentials® (SIE®) Exam.
This introductory-level exam assesses knowledge of basic industry information, including fundamental concepts
As part of its Transparency Services improvement initiative, beginning Monday, May 19, 2025, FINRA will re-platform TRACE Securitized Products (SP) to a new Linux-based operating system. As a reminder, FINRA requires client testing participation in this effort to validate that all processes work within the TRACE reporting framework. TRACE clients who utilize FIX for SP trade entry and other
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Organizations with access to CRD can request exam enrollment through a Form U4 submission, directly enroll
Beginning Monday, September 30, 2024, FINRA will require Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) for access to all production API reference data files. To access the API via MFA, users will need to be entitled to use the product, have an assigned user name (Email address) and password, answer security questions and enroll in one or more additional authentication methods. To gain access, users are
As part of its Transparency Services improvement initiative, beginning Monday, May 19, 2025, FINRA will re-platform TRACE Securitized Products (SP) to a new Linux-based operating system. FINRA requires client testing participation in this effort to validate that all processes work within the TRACE reporting framework. TRACE clients who utilize FIX for SP trade entry and other transactions should
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Transforming the Securities Industry CE Program
FINRA has adopted important changes to its continuing education (CE) and registration rules to train registered persons more effectively while accommodating registered persons whose personal circumstances take them away from the industry for a
As previously communicated, FINRA will require Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) for access to all production API reference data files. FINRA will extend the test period for this project and has modified the implementation date to Monday, November 11, 2024. Beginning on November 11, 2024, FINRA will no longer support the use of digital certificates to access the Reference data
