Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the logistical aspects of the Remote Inspections Pilot Program, including the opt-in process.
Summary
FINRA has adopted amendments to Rule 8312 (FINRA BrokerCheck Disclosure) to release information on BrokerCheck as to whether a particular current or former member firm is currently designated as a Restricted Firm pursuant to FINRA Rules 4111 (Restricted Firm Obligations) and 9561 (Procedures for Regulating Activities Under Rule 4111).1
The new rule amendments become effective on June 1
FINRA’s Board of Governors met on December 4-5. The agenda included discussions around FINRA’s 2025 budget, FINRA’s Outside Business Activities and Private Securities Transactions rules, and an overview of the 2025 FINRA Annual Regulatory Oversight Report.
Resources for Rules Concerning Brokers with a Significant History of Misconduct
Regulatory Notice 21-09
Mapping of Disclosure Categories for Rule 1017(a)(7)
Materiality Consultation Checklist for Rule 1017(a)(7)
FINRA Taping Rule (FINRA Rule 3170)
General Information on Statutory Disqualification and FINRA’s Eligibility Proceedings
Interim Plans of Heightened Supervision FAQs
Sample
GeneralDo Rules 5110, 5121 and 2310 (the “Corporate Financing Rules”) apply to Regulation A offerings?Yes. Rule 5110(a)(2) requires all public offerings, with limited exceptions as provided in Rule 5110(h), to be filed with FINRA. Regulation A+ offerings are public offerings subject to the Corporate Financing Rules. A member must comply with Rule 5121 (Public Offerings of Securities with
WASHINGTON—FINRA’s Board of Governors met on February 25-26. The agenda included electing a new Board Chair, as well as discussions on FINRA’s proposed Outside Business Activities rule, TRACE reporting timeframes, ongoing technology initiatives, and the proposed allocation of FINRA’s 2024 fine monies.
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) a proposed rule change to retire the FINRA Rule 10000 Series (Code of Arbitration Procedure).
WASHINGTON—FINRA has ordered Robinhood Financial to pay $3.75 million to its customers, and fined Robinhood Financial and Robinhood Securities $26 million for violating numerous FINRA rules, including failing to respond to red flags of potential misconduct.“In recent years, the brokerage industry has continued to evolve and develop innovative services and technologies that have allowed millions
Proposed Rule Change to Adopt Remaining Legacy NASD and Incorporated NYSE Rules as FINRA Rules
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) a proposed rule change to adopt the FINRA Rule 6500 Series (Securities Lending and Transparency Engine (SLATE)).
