Answers to frequently asked questions regarding FINRA Rule 3310 and AML program requirements.
The Market Access Rule topic of the 2025 FINRA Annual Regulatory Oversight Report (the Report) informs member firms’ compliance programs by providing annual insights from FINRA’s ongoing regulatory operations, including (1) regulatory obligations, (2) findings and effective practices, and (3) additional resources.
FINRA Provides Guidance to Firms Regarding Anti- Money Laundering Program Requirements Under FINRA Rule 3310 Following Adoption of FinCEN’s Final Rule to Enhance Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions
Financial Exploitation of Seniors
Regulatory Notice
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Rule Amendment and New Rule
Referenced Rules & Notices
FINRA Rule 2010
FINRA Rule 2140
FINRA Rule 2150
FINRA Rule 2165
FINRA Rule 3310
FINRA Rule 4521
FINRA Rule 11870
Regulation S-P
SEA Rule 17a-
The Market Access Rule topic of the 2024 FINRA Annual Regulatory Oversight Report (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.
FINRA Reminds Firms of Their Obligations Relating to Senior Investors and Highlights Industry Practices to Serve these Customers
1. Does Rule 5110 apply to public offerings that also are regulated under Rule 2310?Yes. Rule 2310 regulates the underwriting terms and arrangements of direct participation programs and unlisted real estate investment trusts (collectively, “Investment Programs”) that are publicly offered. All public offerings in which a member participates, with limited exceptions provided in Rule 5110(h), must
The Market Access Rule section of the 2022 Report on FINRA’s Risk Monitoring and Examination Activities (the Report) informs member firms’ compliance programs by providing annual insights from FINRA’s ongoing regulatory operations, including (1) relevant regulatory obligations and related considerations, (2) exam findings and effective practices, and (3) additional resources.
Day trading refers to a trading strategy where an individual buys and sells (or sells and buys) the same security in a margin account on the same day in an attempt to profit from small movements in the price of the security. FINRA’s margin rule for day trading applies to day trading in any security, including options.
FINRA believes that it is appropriate, after a reasonable period of time, to look back at its significant rulemakings to determine whether a FINRA rule or rule set is meeting its intended investor protection objectives by reasonably efficient means, particularly in light of environmental, industry and market changes.
