In light of the ongoing challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, FINRA recently launched an online testing service for candidates seeking to take qualification exams remotely.
FINRA has created this page to educate member firms on “Firm Identity Theft”.
INFORMATIONAL
Continuing Education
SUGGESTED ROUTING
KEY TOPICS
Continuing Education
Legal & Compliance
Registration
Senior Management
Continuing Education
Firm Element
Executive Summary
The Securities Industry/Regulatory Council on Continuing Education (Council) has issued the annual Firm Element Advisory, a
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.
Testimony of Chairman and CEO Richard G. Ketchum Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Committee on Financial Services
SUGGESTED ROUTING*
Senior Management
Legal & Compliance
Operations
Registration
*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
IMPORTANT MAIL VOTE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The NASD invites members to vote on proposed amendments to Article IV,
SUGGESTED ROUTING
Senior ManagementLegal & Compliance
Executive Summary
On May 28, 1993, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved amendments to Article II, Section 10 of the NASD® Code of Procedure (Code) to provide for a Minor Rule Violations Plan (Plan). The Plan will permit the NASD to dispose of certain minor rule violations expeditiously and to report the
REQUEST FOR COMMENT
Compensation for the Sale of Investment Company Securities
Comment Period Expires: October 17, 2003
SUGGESTED ROUTING
KEY TOPICS
Advertising/Investment Companies
Executive Representatives
Legal & Compliance
Mutual Fund
Registered Representatives
Senior Management
NASD Rule 2830
Revenue Sharing
Through its Complaint Program, FINRA investigates complaints against brokerage firms and their employees. FINRA is empowered to take disciplinary actions against brokers and their firms. Sanctions may include fines, suspensions, a barring from FINRA membership or other appropriate sanctions.
Suggested Routing
Senior Management
Legal & Compliance
Registration
Executive Summary
Effective December 1, 1996, the Central Registration Depository (CRD) will send an individual Continuing Education Program Advisory Message for both Regulatory Element Directed Sequences (see Exhibit 1) and Regulatory Element Directed Sessions (see Exhibit 2) to notify member firms of