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In mid-January, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a revised NASD Manual. To facilitate your adjustment to this new Manual, which is scheduled for publication and dissemination this May, we have included a Guide to the Manual: New-to-Old Conversion Chart and Old-to-New Conversion Chart. This material outlines the reorganized Manual and indicates where the
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"Regular-Way" transactions made on Monday, October 10, Columbus Day and the days immediately preceding this day will be subject to the settlement date schedule listed below. The purpose of this schedule is to provide uniformity since, while the NASDAQ System and other securities markets will be
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Executive Summary
On January 7, 1997, in Release No. 34-38132, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved NASD® rules permitting the quotation of Direct Participation Programs (DPPs or limited partnerships) in the OTC Bulletin Board® Service (OTCBB) and requiring all
Each year, FINRA publishes its Annual Regulatory and Examination Priorities Letter to highlight issues of importance to FINRA's regulatory programs.
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REQUEST FOR COMMENT
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The NASD requests comment on a proposed amendment to
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FINRA has received reports about increasing numbers and sophistication of ransomware incidents. Ransomware typically involves bad actors gaining unauthorized access to firm systems and encrypting or otherwise accessing sensitive firm data or customer information, then holding that hijacked data for ransom. Some ransomware attacks have become significant threats that include theft of data
While I am not 100% opposed to new regulation on these complex products, I do want to caution that this could cause unintended consequences. For example, if I could not access leverage through options or through leveraged ETP's, both of my brokers currently charge me 8% or more on margin interest.
How does this help me to pay over 7% more than the Fed Funds rate? It helps and protects
The Credit Risk Management, Liquidity Risk Management and Net Capital sections of the 2023 Report on FINRA’s Examination and Risk Monitoring Program (the Report) informs member firms’ compliance programs by providing annual insights from FINRA’s ongoing regulatory operations, including (1) regulatory obligations and related considerations, (2) findings and effective practices, and (3) additional resources.
Per FINRA Rule 1220, individuals are required to pass an appropriate exam or receive a waiver to qualify for a registration category. After passing an exam, the individual must obtain approved status in a corresponding registration category within two years (four years for the SIE) of the exam date to maintain its validity. If an individual does not obtain an approved registration within the two
FINRA Firm Grouping Conference is a one-day conference designed to provide financial professionals associated with FINRA member firms the opportunity to engage in key discussions with FINRA staff and connect with industry leaders and peers. The conference includes thoughtful discussions around the future landscape of the financial services industry. In-person attendees have access to breakout
