Remarks by Chairman and CEO Rick Ketchum at the Security Traders Association Annual Conference
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MAIL VOTE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The NASD invites members to vote on a proposed amendment to Article III, Sections 26 and 29 of the NASD Rules of Fair Practice. The amendment would revise, simplify, and add a
The Small Firm Virtual Conference focuses on small firms' practices and tips for complying with FINRA rules. Throughout the event, attendees have the opportunity to discuss small firm topics with FINRA senior staff.
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Session Recordings
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A listing of forms related to Uniform Practice Code.
Sec. 3. (a) The Corporation after 15 days notice in writing, may suspend or cancel the membership of any member or the registration of any person in arrears in the payment of any fees, dues, assessments, or other charges or for failure to furnish any information or reports requested pursuant to Section 2 .
(b) The Corporation after 15 days notice in writing, may suspend or cancel the
FINRA emphasizes the obligations of members to report securities transactions within the required time period. All reportable transactions not reported within the required time period shall be marked late, and FINRA routinely monitors members' compliance with the reporting requirements. If FINRA finds a pattern or practice of unexcused late reporting, that is, repeated reports of executions
New Series 51 Examination
On September 30, 2002, the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the MSRB's new Municipal Fund Securities Limited Principal Qualification Examination (Series 51), as well as an amendment to Rule G-3, on professional qualifications. Administration of the new Series 51 examination
Have you ever wondered who protects investors—and how? FINRA, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, is a not-for-profit organization authorized under the federal securities laws and registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Alongside the SEC, FINRA oversees U.S. member broker-dealers and their personnel, including individuals who recommend or sell securities products to the public. FINRA’s mission is protecting the investor and ensuring the integrity of our country’s securities markets.
FCS facilitates member firm reporting of key contacts to FINRA, which is a requirement of FINRA rules and by-laws. Designated firm contacts are used to facilitate member voting in FINRA elections, compliance with various rules and by-laws, and to improve FINRA's communication with our member firms.
The FINRA 21-19 filing is a long overdue step in the right direction. However, given the current rules set in place, which allows prime brokerages to give their clients, hedge funds, an ability to essentially circumvent any short position reporting through what they call 'short arranging products' or 'arranged financing programs', the regulations proposed in FINRA 21-19 will
