Beginning May 15, 2023, the following FINRA TRACE rules changes will take effect:
Members must report transactions in TRACE-eligible corporate debt securities which are part of a portfolio trade with an appropriate modifier. The Sale Condition 4 modifier, available via the TRAQS secure web browser and the TRACE FIX protocol (Tag 22004), will be available for this designation, as described in
Year 2000 Countdown
As 1999 winds down, Year 2000 issues will receive increased focus as public attention to these issues increase and companies in virtually every industry accelerate efforts to meet Year 2000 compliance deadlines. During this critical period, the securities industry will heighten its focus on regulatory compliance, investor communication, Year 2000 testing, and contingency
GUIDANCEOnline Arbitration Claim Filing SystemEffective Date: August 5, 2004SUGGESTED ROUTINGKEY TOPICSLegal and ComplianceArbitrationArbitratorsDispute ResolutionExecutive SummaryThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved amendments to Rule 10314 of the NASD Code of Arbitration Procedure (Code) to allow parties to complete part of the arbitration claim filing process
ACTION REQUIREDAmendments to Section 5 of Schedule A to the NASD By-Laws SUGGESTED ROUTINGKEY TOPICSLegal & ComplianceOperationsSenior ManagementFeesNASD By-LawsSimultaneous Filing Group (SFG)Executive SummaryThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the immediate effectiveness of amendments to Section 5 of Schedule A to the NASD By-Laws (Section 5) to (1)
(a) Applicability of Document Production Lists
The Director will notify parties of the location of the FINRA Discovery Guide and Document Production Lists on FINRA's Web site, but will provide a copy to the parties upon request. Document Production Lists 1 and 2 describe the documents that are presumed to be discoverable in all arbitrations between a customer and a member or
1. Which exams can I take online without meeting additional requirements?Online test delivery is available to candidates with open enrollment windows for the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam. For all other exams, please review the Schedule an Exam page for instructions. 2. What are the criteria to take exams other than the SIE online?Effective June 9, 2023, the criteria to take
Neutral Corner - October 2007
GUIDANCEContinuing EducationSUGGESTED ROUTINGKEY TOPICSContinuing EducationLegal & ComplianceRegistrationSenior ManagementContinuing EducationFirm ElementExecutive SummaryThe Securities Industry/Regulatory Council on Continuing Education (Council) has issued the annual Firm Element Advisory, a guide for firms to use when developing their continuing education Firm Element training plans.
Sec. 3. Each member shall appoint and certify to the Secretary of the Corporation one "executive representative" who shall represent, vote, and act for the member in all the affairs of the Corporation, except that other executives of a member may also hold office in the Corporation, serve on the Board or committees appointed under Article IX, Section 1 or otherwise
To become registered, securities professionals must pass qualifying exams administered by FINRA to demonstrate their competence in the particular securities activities in which they will work. An individual must pass the exams prior to engaging in those areas of the business.
