FINRA issues this publication to assist member firms in their compliance efforts. As in past years, this edition highlights examination priorities and frequently found deficiencies relating to FINRA's examination program.
Summary
FINRA has amended its suitability rule, Capital Acquisition Broker (CAB) suitability rule and rules governing non-cash compensation to provide clarity on which standard applies and to address potential inconsistencies with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI).1 These changes have been approved by the SEC and become effective on June 30, 2020
Proposed Consolidated FINRA Rules Governing Financial Responsibility; Comment Period Expires: June 13, 2008
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Executive Summary
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently approved changes to Rule 17a-11 that eliminate certain burdensome filing requirements. The requirements to give notice basically are unchanged. These amendments are the first major revisions to the rule in more than 20 years,
Robert W. Cook's Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Securities, and Investment Financial Services Committee
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At its May 1994 meeting, the NASD Board of Governors approved the issuance of a Notice to Members soliciting comment on the Report of the Subcommittee on Punitive Damages of the NASD Legal Advisory Board. The Report proposes a number of approaches that the NASD might adopt for the award of punitive damages in
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BACKGROUND
On November 18, 1983, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Release No. 34-20397 announcing the adoption of Rule 15c2-2 (the "Rule") under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Act") (17 CFR Part 240). Rule 15c2-2 prohibits broker-dealers from using mandatory arbitration clauses in
Summary
FINRA has adopted new rules to address firms with a significant history of misconduct.1 New Rule 4111 (Restricted Firm Obligations) requires member firms that are identified as “Restricted Firms” to deposit cash or qualified securities in a segregated, restricted account; adhere to specified conditions or restrictions; or comply with a combination of such obligations. New Rule
(a) GeneralA member designated as a Restricted Firm shall be required, except as provided in paragraphs (e) and (f) of this Rule, to establish a Restricted Deposit Account and deposit in that account cash or qualified securities with an aggregate value that is not less than the member's Restricted Deposit Requirement, and shall be subject to such conditions or restrictions on the
(a) Application of FINRA Rule 9000 Series (Code of Procedure) to Funding PortalsExcept for the FINRA Rule 9520 Series, FINRA Rule 9557, FINRA Rule 9561, and the FINRA Rule 9700 Series, all funding portal members shall be subject to the FINRA Rule 9000 Series, unless the context requires otherwise, provided, however, that:(1) the term "member" as used in the FINRA Rule 9000 Series shall
