FINRA imposed $59.8 million in fines in 2024[1], and the Board determined that there were $89.3 million in fines-eligible expenditures in 2024 (i.e., capital initiatives, strategic expenditures and other activities eligible to be funded by fine monies based on the criteria set forth above). Because the total of fines-eligible expenditures exceeded the amount of fines issued in 2024, the balance of $29.5 million was funded from FINRA’s reserves and excess operating results.
FINRA’s Examinations team has undertaken changes to create efficiencies before, during and after the exam process to continuously improve the program. On this episode, three senior leaders of the team join us to detail some of the recent changes, including the introduction of thematic reviews, changes to the post-exam closeout process and more.
SUGGESTED ROUTING*
Senior Management
Internal Audit
Legal & Compliance
Operations
Systems
Trading
*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The board Govenors of the National association of Securities
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Senior ManagementLegal & ComplianceOperationsRegistration
*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The NASD reminds members that the NASD By-Laws and Rules of Fair Practice require that complete and accurate information be provided on Forms U-4 and U-5 and that members are responsible for investigating a
TO: All NASD Members
There appears to be a growing practice among member firms to offer their retail customers a service whereby debit balances created by the purchase of securities in the customer's cash account with the member will be automatically satisfied by the redemption of shares of a money market fund. This practice is distinguishable from what have been called "account
FINRA Rule 4530 (Reporting Requirements) requires firms to promptly report to FINRA, and associated persons to promptly report to firms, specified events, including, for example, violations of securities laws and FINRA rules, certain written customer complaints and certain disciplinary actions taken by the firm.
(a) Filing of Application
(1) How to File
An Applicant for FINRA membership shall file its application with the Department in the manner prescribed by FINRA. An Applicant shall submit an application that includes:
(A) Form NMA;
(B) an original signed and notarized paper Form BD, with applicable schedules;
(C) an original FINRA-approved fingerprint card for each Associated Person who will be
FINRA is a not-for-profit, self-regulatory organization (SRO) dedicated to promoting investor protection and market integrity in a manner that facilitates vibrant capital markets. One of FINRA’s tools for achieving this objective is fair and effective enforcement of member firms’ compliance with securities laws and regulations.
FINRA’s highest priority when it identifies misconduct is to seek
Unless otherwise provided, terms used in the Rule 1000 Series shall have the meaning as defined in Rule 0160.
(a) "Applicant"
The term "Applicant" means a person that applies for membership in FINRA under Rule 1013 or a member that files an application for approval of a change in ownership, control, or business operations under Rule 1017.
(b) "Associated Person"
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Senior ManagementLegal & Compliance
Executive Summary
At its May 1994 meeting, the NASD Board of Governors approved the issuance of a Notice to Members soliciting comment on the Report of the Subcommittee on Punitive Damages of the NASD Legal Advisory Board. The Report proposes a number of approaches that the NASD might adopt for the award of punitive damages in
