General1. Q: Why does FINRA publish the Sanction Guidelines?A: FINRA publishes the Sanction Guidelines to familiarize member firms and associated persons with the disciplinary sanctions that could result from typical securities industry rule violations.2. Q: Who develops the sanctions and fines?A: The National Adjudicatory Council (NAC), the appellate body for FINRA disciplinary actions
Fairness, integrity and efficiency make the U.S. capital markets the most successful in the world. In the past decade, more than 5,600 domestic and foreign enterprises raised an aggregate of over $500 billion through IPOs in U.S. markets. These IPOs served as an engine for corporate growth and active participation by all sectors of the investment community, from venture capitalists to large
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently adopted amendments to Rule 10b-10 that require the disclosure of additional information on customer confirmations. The SEC deferred
There are several regulatory implications that firms may wish to consider when establishing a presence in the cloud. It is important to keep in mind that although a firm may shift its technology infrastructure to a cloud environment, all of the regulatory requirements that are applicable in an on-prem environment continue to apply. However, cloud-based applications may contain some unique
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(1) How to File
An Applicant for FINRA membership shall file its application with the Department in the manner prescribed by FINRA. An Applicant shall submit an application that includes:
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This rule is no longer applicable. NASD Rule 1010 Series has been superseded by FINRA Rule 1000 Series. Please consult the appropriate FINRA Rule.
(a) Filing of Application
(1) How to File
An Applicant for FINRA membership shall file its application in the manner prescribed by FINRA with the Department of Member Regulation ("the Department"). An Applicant shall submit an application
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Publication Date: June 17, 2025Interpretations are marked in blue background beneath the rule text to which they relate. 17a-5 Reports to be made by certain brokers and dealers.This section applies to the following types of entities: Except as provided in this introductory text, a broker or dealer, including an OTC derivatives dealer as that term is defined in § 240.3b-12
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Attached are copies of notices issued by the Comptroller of the Currency that relate to certain direct obligations that either may be worthless or have not been honored by a number of offshore bank licenses registered in Majuro, Marshall Islands. Because
