Definitions of terms used in Equity Short Interest Data.
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Definition
Date
The settlement date.
The mid-month short interest report is based on short positions held by members on the settlement date of the 15th of each month. If the 15th falls on a
Summary
FINRA has amended the requirements relating to Covered Agency Transactions that FINRA originally adopted in 2016. Covered Agency Transactions include (1) To Be Announced transactions, inclusive of adjustable rate mortgage transactions, (2) Specified Pool Transactions and (3) transactions in Collateralized Mortgage Obligations, issued in conformity with a program of an agency or
The Firm Short Positions and Fails-to-Receive in Municipal Securities and Fixed Income – Fair Pricing 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.
(a) Application
This Rule shall apply exclusively (and in lieu of Rule 2341) to the activities of members in connection with variable contracts, to the extent such activities are subject to regulation under the federal securities laws.
(b) Definitions
(1) The term "purchase payment" as used throughout this Rule shall mean the consideration paid at the time of each purchase or
FINRA Reminds Firms of their Obligation to Report Accurately the Time of Execution for Transactions in TRACE-eligible Securities
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In a report titled "Clearance and Settlement Systems in the World's Securities Markets," a private-sector group published nine recommendations proposing standards for clearance and settlement of
For May 11, 2021, transactions disseminated in Ginnie Mae issued mortgage-backed securities traded in specified pool transactions (MBS transactions) do not reflect reference data element updates published by Ginnie Mae as of the end of the day on May 10, 2021. Consequently, the dissemination ID (RDID) used for MBS transactions in Ginnie Mae securities will reflect security reference data
Board Appoints Industry Governors, Discusses FINRA’s Long-Term Financial Planning and Hears Latest From Key Stakeholders
Each member shall be assessed a regulatory transaction fee. The amount shall be determined periodically in accordance with Section 31 of the Act. Transactions assessable under this Section 3 that must be reported to FINRA shall be reported in an automated manner.
Amended by SR-FINRA-2008-001 eff. Jan. 1, 2008.
Amended by SR-NASD-2006-055 eff. Dec. 1, 2006.
Amended by SR-NASD-2004-129 eff
FINRA would like to remind member firms of their obligation to file their appropriate short interest reports by their due dates.
