Summary
FINRA has amended its By-Laws to exempt from the Trading Activity Fee (TAF) any transaction by a proprietary trading firm that occurs on an exchange of which the proprietary trading firm is a member.
The amendment to FINRA’s TAF will take effect on November 6, 2023.
The amended text of the FINRA By-Laws is set forth in Attachment A.
Questions regarding this Notice should be directed
We need a free and fair market. Meaning “rules and regulations” that actually work. Rules and regulations that truly hold people accountable. Not turning a blind eye or slapping cheap fines on those that break said “rules or regulations.”
FINRA Rule 4230(a) requires clearing firms for which FINRA is the designated examining authority pursuant to SEA Rule 17d-1 to submit requests for extensions of time as contemplated by Regulation T of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System1 ("Regulation T") and SEA Rule 15c3-3(n)2 to FINRA for approval.
FINRA has taken disciplinary actions against the following firms and individuals for violations of FINRA rules; federal securities laws, rules and regulations; and the rules of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB).
All capital acquisition broker members shall be subject to the FINRA Rule 12000 Series, FINRA Rule 13000 Series and FINRA Rule 14000 Series, unless the context requires otherwise, provided, however, that:
(a) the term "associated person" as used in the FINRA Rule 12000 Series, FINRA Rule 13000 Series and FINRA Rule 14000 Series shall mean "associated person of a capital
I oppose any change to the current rules which would prohibit or limit the use of the funds under the proposed rule. These funds provide unique opportunities for investors - many of which are individual investors - to enhance returns that would not be available in the absence of these investment vehicles. Please do not impose this Proposed Rule. Thank you
Minor Rule Violation Plan
Regulatory Notice
Notice TypeRule Amendment
Referenced Rules & NoticesNASD IM-9216
NASD Rule 9216
NYSE Rule 476A
SEC Rule 19d-1(c)(2)
Suggested Routing
Compliance
Legal
Operations
Registered Representatives
Senior Management
Key Topic(s)Minor Rule Violation Plan (MRVP)
Executive Summary
Effective September 24, 2007, the list of violations eligible for
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission a proposed rule change to (1) adopt NASD Rule 2710, without material change except for paragraphs (b)(10) and (11), as a FINRA rule in the consolidated FINRA rulebook; and (2) clarify and streamline the notice and other requirements in FINRA rules relating to Regulation M under the Act.
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. ("FINRA") (f/k/a National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. ("NASD")) is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC" or "Commission") a proposed rule change to adopt without material change NASD Rules 3060 (Influencing or Rewarding Employees of Others) and 3090 (Transactions Involving Association and American Stock Exchange Employees).
FINRA has taken disciplinary actions against the following firms and individuals for violations of FINRA rules; federal securities laws, rules and regulations; and the rules of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB).
