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Holiday Trade Date—Settlement
Date Schedule
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Trade Date—Settlement Date Schedule
The NASDAQ Stock Market® and the securities exchanges will be closed on
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) covering reporting of corporate and agencies debt, reporting of mortgage and asset backed securities to the Trade Reporting and Compliance Engine (TRACE)
FINRA is providing the following schedule to assist member firms and reduce the number of Federal Reserve Board Regulation T 220.8 and SEC Rule 15c3-3(m) and (n)margin extensions denied around holidays. "Regular way" transactions made on the business days noted below will be subject to the following schedule.
The guidance provided in these FAQs pertains to the reporting to FINRA of “short” positions pursuant to FINRA Rule 4560 (Short-Interest Reporting) in OTC Equity securities, as defined in Rule 6420, and securities listed on a national securities exchange.
(a) Interested FINRA Staff
Except as counsel or a witness in a proceeding or as provided in the Rule 9550 Series, Interested FINRA Staff is prohibited from advising an Adjudicator regarding a decision or otherwise participating in a decision of an Adjudicator. An Adjudicator is prohibited from advising Interested FINRA Staff regarding a decision or otherwise participating in a decision
INFORMATIONALAmendments to NASD Rule 3370, Affirmative Determination RequirementsEffective Date: February 20, 2004SUGGESTED ROUTINGKEY TOPICSExecutive RepresentativesLegal & ComplianceOperationsNASD Rule 3370Short Sale OrdersExecutive SummaryThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved amendments to Rule 3370 (Prompt Receipt and Delivery of Securities—the "
Protecting investors from harm is a top FINRA priority. And when it comes to specific individuals who may pose a risk, FINRA's High Risk Representative Program is on the case, identifying and monitoring individuals who pose an elevated risk of misconduct to protect investors and maintain the integrity of the market.
SEC Approves Amendments to FINRA Rules to Conform to the Shortened Standard Settlement Cycle for Most Broker-Dealer Transactions From Three Business Days (T+3) to Two Business Days After the Trade Date (T+2)
(a) Majority Decision
Within 60 days after the final date allowed for filing proposed findings of fact, conclusions of law, and post-hearing briefs, or by a date established at the discretion of the Chief Hearing Officer, the Hearing Officer shall prepare a written decision that reflects the views of the Hearing Panel or, if applicable, the Extended Hearing Panel, as determined by majority
Summary
Effective May 14, 2022, the Section 31 fee rate applicable to specified securities transactions on the exchanges and in the over-the-counter markets will increase from its current rate of $5.10 per million dollars in transactions to a new rate of $22.90 per million dollars in transactions.
Finance-related questions should be directed to Amanda Rath, Manager, Finance, at (240) 386-6637
