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Background
In March 2017, FINRA issued a Special Notice on its engagement programs as part of FINRA360. Based on comments and suggestions regarding the usefulness of some advisory committees, their membership and their effectiveness as a vehicle for dialogue between FINRA and member firms, FINRA is making several changes.
Operational Impact of Rule Changes
Rather than
• Outside Business Activities—Failure to Comply With Rule Requirements
• Selling Away (Private Securities Transactions)
• Transactions for or by Associated Persons—Failure to Comply With Rule Requirements
Outside Business Activities—Failure to Comply With Rule Requirements
FINRA Rules 2010 and 3270
Principal
• Outside Business Activities—Failure to Comply With Rule Requirements
• Selling Away (Private Securities Transactions)
• Transactions for or by Associated Persons—Failure to Comply With Rule Requirements
Outside Business Activities—Failure to Comply With Rule Requirements
FINRA Rules 2010 and 3270
Principal Considerations in
ACTION REQUIRED
Expense-Sharing Agreements
SUGGESTED ROUTING
KEY TOPICS
Accounting
Executive Representatives
Internal Audit
Legal & Compliance
Operations
Senior Management
Expense-Sharing Agreements
Net Capital
Recordkeeping
SEC Rule 15c3-1
SEC Rules 17a-3, 17a-4, and 17a-5
Executive Summary
On
Guidance on Social Networking Websites and Business Communications
The Annual Meeting of member firms of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (FINRA) will be October 26, 2007 at 10 a.m. in the FINRA Visitors Center, 1735 K Street, NW, in Washington, DC. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct the election of governors to the FINRA Board. Member firms can also raise other topics for discussion if they notify FINRA by October 19, 2007.1
It is
