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FINRA’s highest priority when it identifies misconduct is to
Regulatory ObligationsSEA Rule 15c3-3 (Customer Protection Rule) imposes requirements on firms that are designed to protect customer funds and securities. Firms are obligated to maintain custody of customers’ fully paid and excess margin securities and safeguard customer funds. Firms satisfy these requirements by keeping customer funds in a special reserve bank account and by maintaining customer
Stop orders are a type of market order that can limit your exposure if the price of a stock you have an interest in changes beyond the price point that you set. But stop orders can introduce distinct risks of their own, especially during times of market volatility.
Thank you for that introduction, and thank you all for coming. As all of you know, we are at an important moment in the debate over financial regulation and the future profile of financial markets in the United States, and throughout the world. So I am pleased to have this opportunity to share some of my thoughts about where we've been and where we can hopefully go.
(a) Documents to be Available for Inspection and Copying
(1) Unless otherwise provided by this Rule, or by order of the Hearing Officer, the Department of Enforcement shall make available for inspection and copying by any Respondent, Documents prepared or obtained by Interested FINRA Staff in connection with the investigation that led to the institution of proceedings. Such Documents
Good afternoon, Chairman Reed, Ranking Member Allard and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee. NASD is grateful for the invitation to testify regarding the regulatory consolidation of NASD and NYSE Member Regulation.
Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises Committee on Financial Services
Question 1
Does FINRA Rule 3210 impose any requirement as to what specific information or data an employer member must review or monitor upon receiving duplicate copies of confirmations and statements, or the transactional data contained therein, with respect to an account subject to the rule?
Answer
No. FINRA Rule 3210 does not by its terms specify what specific information or data
Update (Aug. 20, 2025): Per the Aug. 19, 2025, U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announcement, covered financial institutions will now have until Oct. 20, 2025, to implement the orders originally issued on June 25, 2025. See FinCEN’s updated FAQs for additional information.The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) within FINRA’s National Cause and
Exemption Reporting Under SEA Rule 15c3-3(k) - Frequently Asked Questions
