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Good afternoon. Thank you, Wayne [Abernathy], for that kind introduction and for the invitation to speak with you today. It is a pleasure to address this group, which plays such a unique role in facilitating the open discussion of important issues facing our economy and financial system.
Most of you, I assume, invest in the stock market. Many of you invest through
Summary
The protection of senior investors is a top priority for FINRA. In August 2019, FINRA launched a retrospective review to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of its rules and administrative processes that help protect senior investors from financial exploitation. The review indicated that FINRA’s steps to protect seniors have provided helpful and effective tools in the fight against
GUIDANCE
Alignment of NASD Rules with Regulation NMS
SUGGESTED ROUTING
KEY TOPICS
Legal & Compliance
Operations
Registered Representatives
Senior Management
Systems
Trading
ADF Trading Centers
Alternative Display Facility (ADF)
Regulation NMS
Trade Reporting
Executive Summary
On September 28, 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission
(Commission or SEC) approved
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).
REQUEST FOR COMMENTBranch Office RegistrationComment Period Expired September 3, 2004SUGGESTED ROUTINGKEY TOPICSLegal and ComplianceRegistered Representatives RegistrationSenior ManagementBranch Office RegistrationCentral Registration Depository (CRD?)Executive SummaryNASD requests comment on a proposed uniform branch office registration form (Form BR) that will enable firms to register
Number
Date
Title
2022-85
May 20, 2022
SEC Charges Wells Fargo Advisors with Anti-Money Laundering Related Violations
SEC Order
2022-83
May 16, 2022
SEC Obtains Emergency Relief to Halt Pre-IPO Stock Fraud Scheme by Unregistered Broker-Dealer
SEC Complaint
2022-1
January 5, 2022
SEC Charges Additional Defendant in Phony
(a) Definitions
For the purposes of this Rule, the following terms shall have the stated meanings:
(1) Affiliate — when used with respect to a member or sponsor, shall mean any person which controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, such member or sponsor and includes:
(A) any partner, officer or director (or person performing similar functions) of (i) such member or sponsor,
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 theMunicipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB).
NASD® has taken disciplinary actions against the following firms and individuals for violations of NASD rules; federal securities laws, rules and regulations; and the rules of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB).
