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The market for crypto assets has seen continued growth and firms are looking for ways to get involved in the digital asset space. So far, about two dozen firms have been approved by FINRA to provide services in securities backed by digital assets. And more firms are looking to follow in their footsteps. On this episode, we hear about some common sticking points in these new and continuing member applications and how FINRA is working to support innovation while protecting investors in this dynamic environment.
Every day, millions of equity trades are made off the major stock exchanges in what’s known as over-the-counter (OTC) trading. It’s a massive part of the global financial market, with OTC trading in certain types of financial products accounting for billions of dollars in trades daily. Learn more about OTC trading in equities and the unique risks that may be involved.
<p>The Firm Quote Rule (SEC Rule 11Ac1-1) requires a member firm to execute trades submitted to it by a firm that has exceeded its Super Cap status unless: (i) the firm had failed to settle on a trade the previous day, (ii) ACT has publicized that the firm has exceeded its Super Cap status and its clearing firm is not willing to honor the trade, or (iii) the firm's clearing firm has deleted the clearing relationship.<br />
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<p>For purposes of reporting to TRACE only, a member may enter only <i>bona fide</i> commissions in the "commission" field and may charge a commission only in specified transactions.</p>
In light of the ongoing challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, FINRA recently launched an online testing service for candidates seeking to take qualification exams remotely.
Transparency plays a central role in promoting the fairness and efficiency of U.S. markets, lowering transaction costs, leveling the playing field and enhancing public trust in our markets. And the data market transparency provides serves as the lifeblood of FINRA's surveillance program. On this episode, we hear about FINRA's historical commitment to market transparency and how it has impacted FINRA's regulatory regime.
On May 28th, U.S. markets are moving to a one-day settlement cycle, familiarly known as T+1. On this episode, we hear from four individuals across FINRA about what all market participants need to be thinking about and testing ahead of the transition.
FINRA issued a Regulatory Notice soliciting comment regarding an innovative proposal called Comprehensive Automated Risk Data System (CARDS).
FINRA New Issue Form Changes – Live Today
This is a reminder that beginning today, Monday, September 28, 2020, the updated FINRA New Issue Form is live. Users can access the new platform by going to https://newissue.finra.org or via the FINRA New Issue quick link in the FINRA Gateway and logging in with the same log in credentials used to access the retired FINRA New Issue Form.
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Testimony Before the Committee on Financial Services