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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
SummaryLow-priced securities1 tend to be volatile and trade in low volumes. It may be difficult to find accurate information about them. There is a long history of bad actors exploiting these features to engage in fraudulent manipulations of low-priced securities. Frequently, these actors take advantage of trends and major events—such as the growth in cannabis-related businesses or the ongoing
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The NASD® Select Committee on Structure and Governance (Select Committee), also known as the Rudman Committee, has proposed significant changes to the manner in which the NASD operates. After substantial discussion, the NASD Board of Governors adopted the proposals in substantially the form
SummaryThe purpose of this Election Notice is to: (1) notify members of an upcoming election to fill one large firm seat and one small firm seat on the National Adjudicatory Council (NAC); (2) announce the FINRA Nominating & Governance Committee (Nominating Committee) nominees for these vacancies; and (3) describe the procedures to be included as an additional large or small firm
This Report highlights FINRA’s regulatory operations programs’ expanded focus on ongoing key areas of risk to investors and the markets:
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Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI) and Form CRS remain areas of focus across FINRA’s regulatory operations programs. FINRA’s reviews of member firms’ adherence to their obligations pursuant to Reg BI and Form CRS address a number of areas,
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An important part of FINRA's work involves providing investors the information and tools they require to make informed decisions about their assets and avoid dealings with bad actors. Several respondents to the Special Notice on Engagement issued in March 2017 provided a range of recommendations related to FINRA's efforts in the area of investor education—including the types
Firms applying for FINRA membership, with the exception of sole proprietorships, must have at least two registered principals and one Financial and Operations Principal (FinOp), according to FINRA Rule 1010 Series. Applicant firms, however, may request a waiver or exemption from the two principal requirement in accordance with FINRA Rule 9610 if the firm will be conducting a very limited scope of
FINRA’s examination, surveillance and risk monitoring programs play a central role in supporting FINRA’s mission of investor protection and market integrity.
Changes that I see as needed in no particular order of import: 1. All borrowed shares should be tracked in the system and only be able to be lent out 1 time maximum. No more than 200% of the entire float at one time. Shareholders should be be paid the lending fee directly and then the broker can take out what fee they deem necessary. This transaction should be transparent to the investor and
