On December 5, 2022, FINRA will re- platform the OTC Reporting Facility (ORF) to a new Linux-based operating system. This will include Trade Data Dissemination Service (TDDS) protocol changes FINRA previously announced.
A TDDS parallel production test period will run from Monday, November 7, 2022, through Friday, December 2, 2022. During this period both TDDS 2.0 multicast and TDDS 2.1
As part of FINRA’s program to monitor firms for compliance with the SEC’s Regulation M, FINRA’s Market Regulation department reviews over-the-counter (OTC) trading and quoting activity for prohibited purchases, bids or attempts to induce bids or purchases during the applicable restricted period, and for prohibited short sales during the five-day period prior to pricing the offering.
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FINRA is pleased to announce a new centralized, secure file transfer platform called fileX, which enables firms to programmatically send, track and receive files in one place. fileX significantly streamlines the process for submitting bulk filings to FINRA, provides additional options for downloading files from FINRA, and allows for seamless and secure authentication and authorization
Effective Monday, April 19, 2021, FINRA will replace digital certificates with Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) for access to the TRAQS website and will also institute system infrastructure changes for TRAQS and the API reference data software. Beginning April 19, 2021, all TRAQS users will be required to use MFA to gain access to TRAQS and will be denied access to TRAQS if they have not
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On December 3, 1998, the
WASHINGTON—FINRA has fined Apex Clearing Corporation $3.2 million for violations related to its fully paid securities lending program. This is the first time FINRA has charged a firm with violating FINRA Rule 4330, which establishes permissible use of customers’ securities to ensure customer protection.
FINRA’s Corporate Financing Rules—Rules 5110, 2310 and 5121—generally compel firms that participate in public offerings of securities to fulfil three requirements: Firms must file documents and other information in connection with public offerings. These documents include registration statements or offering circulars and their exhibits and amendments. The documents must be submitted no
FINRA is soliciting comment on a concept proposal to establish liquidity risk management requirements. The concept proposal describes a potential rule, labeled Rule 4610, that is intended to ensure that members have sufficient liquid assets to meet their funding needs in both normal and stressed conditions. Broadly, the proposal outlines three areas where a potential rule might address liquidity risk, including liquidity stress testing, contingent funding plans and a requirement to maintain sufficient liquidity on a current basis at all times. FINRA is issuing this concept proposal so that any feedback received can be taken into account as FINRA considers a proposed rule; any proposed rule would need to be reviewed and approved by the FINRA Board of Governors, and then filed with and approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission. FINRA welcomes comment on all aspects of the concept proposal, including comment on alternatives to the proposed approach.
Frequently asked questions related to OATS reporting requirements to OTC equity securities.
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On March 6, 1998, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved new National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD® or Association) Rules 6950 through 6957 (Rules), which establish an Order Audit Trail SystemSM (
