Tennessee Professional Privilege Tax Invoices

The LeGaye Law Firm wants to remind you that all registered broker-dealers, investment advisers and agents registered in the State of Tennessee should be receiving their annual Professional Privilege Tax invoices. Payments are due on or before June 1, 2015 in order to avoid late fees. For more information regarding this, please  click here at:  http://www.tn.gov/revenue/tntaxes/proftax.shtml   … Continue reading Tennessee Professional Privilege Tax Invoices

FINRA Testimony: CEO Rick Ketchum

Read Chairman and CEO Rick Ketchum's testimony before the Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises Committee on Financial Services.  

SIFMA Testifies on Legislative Proposals to Enhance Capital Formation and Reduce Regulatory Burdens

Chairman and CEO of Stifel and member of the SIFMA Board of Directors, testified on behalf of SIFMA this week before the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises. Kruszewski noted the proposals under discussion are important and appropriate work to promote capital formation. They build upon the success of the … Continue reading SIFMA Testifies on Legislative Proposals to Enhance Capital Formation and Reduce Regulatory Burdens

Westminster CSA Survey Finds 9 in 10 Traders Want Less Regulation of CSAs

Westminster co-president Tim O'Halloran, who authored the study, found that 88 percent of European and 93 percent of North American financial professionals want the same or lower levels of regulation for commission sharing arrangements.  to read the entire article,  click here.

FINRA Boot Camp: Supervision and AML Compliance

Half-day compliance boot camps are local educational programs that focus on basic regulatory requirements and compliance responsibilities. Through a combination of classroom training and case studies, compliance professionals who are new to their role or those looking for a refresher gain valuable insights on compliance activities for immediate application to the workplace.

FINRA Boot Camp: Suitability & Managing Conflicts

Atlanta District Office One Securities Center Suite 500 3490 Piedmont Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

Half-day Compliance Boot Camps focus on basic regulatory requirements and compliance responsibilities. Participants are required to complete approximately three hours of assigned pre-course readings and online coursework prior to attending the session. Pre-course work is assigned and distributed approximately one week before the session. This course is designed for compliance professionals who are new to … Continue reading FINRA Boot Camp: Suitability & Managing Conflicts

$195.00

District 8 Chicago – District Compliance Event

The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center Lilac Meeting Room 70 Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard, IL, United States

Designed for compliance and legal professionals at FINRA member firms, these events offer an opportunity to hear about current regulatory issues while engaging in a direct dialogue with FINRA District Office staff. - See more at: Regional Event.

2015 SIFMA FMS Regional Conference

Hyall Magnificent Mile Chicago, IL, United States

Join industry and regulatory leaders in Chicago on June 17-19 for the latest economic developments as well as important updates on accounting, tax rules and proposals, and regulations. New to the 2015 SIFMA FMS Regional Conference program is the Treasury Panel and a look at the new SEC 17a-5 Compliance Reporting requirements. The Regulator Panel … Continue reading 2015 SIFMA FMS Regional Conference

$595.00

Volcker Implementation Webinar: Countdown to Compliance

Join SIFMA to hear about the industry efforts to roll out Volcker Rule compliance programs as the industry approaches the July 21, 2015 compliance date for the Volcker Rule. The webinar will feature expert panelists who will address issues related to both the proprietary trading and covered funds provisions of the Volcker Rule. A question … Continue reading Volcker Implementation Webinar: Countdown to Compliance

$99.00

FINRA 2015 Risk Control Assessment Due Date

The 2015 Risk Control Assessment (RCA) which was issued  on June 22.  FINRA has requested that the survey be completed by Friday, July 17, 2015.  

FINRA Boot Camp: Supervision and Branch Office Inspections

Westin Galleria 5060 West Alabama, Houston, TX, United States

Half-day Compliance Boot Camps focus on basic regulatory requirements and compliance responsibilities. Participants are required to complete approximately three hours of assigned pre-course readings and online coursework prior to attending the session. Pre-course work is assigned and distributed approximately one week before the session. This course is designed for compliance professionals who are new to … Continue reading FINRA Boot Camp: Supervision and Branch Office Inspections

$195.00

FINRA Institute at Wharton CRCP Program Week I

Only a few weeks remain for you to enroll in the initial course of the FINRA Institute at Wharton Certified Regulatory and Compliance ProfessionalTM (CRCPTM) program. Week I: Foundation takes place July 12 – 17, 2015, on the Wharton campus in Philadelphia, and focuses on case studies and interactive discussions designed to provide participants with … Continue reading FINRA Institute at Wharton CRCP Program Week I

Free

SEC and FINRA to Hold National Compliance Outreach Program for Broker-Dealers

SEC Washington D.C. headquarters 100 F Street N. E., Washington D.C., DC, United States

WASHINGTON — The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) today announced the opening of registration for their 2015 National Compliance Outreach Program for Broker-Dealers. The program is intended to provide an open forum for regulators and industry professionals to discuss compliance practices and exchange ideas on effective compliance structures. The … Continue reading SEC and FINRA to Hold National Compliance Outreach Program for Broker-Dealers

Comment Period Ends: Proposed Rule Change to Amend FINRA Rule Series Regarding Temporary & Permanent Cease and Desist Orders

The SEC requested comments on a proposal to amend FINRA Rule Series 9100, 9200, 9300, 9550 and 9800 to (1) modify the evidentiary standard that must be met to impose a temporary cease and desist order; (2) adopt a new expedited proceeding for repeated failures to comply with temporary or permanent cease and desist orders; (3) ease administrative burdens in temporary cease and desist proceedings; (4) harmonize the provisions governing how documents are served in temporary cease and desist proceedings and expedited proceedings; (5) clarify the process for issuing permanent cease and desist orders; and (6) make conforming changes throughout FINRA's Code of Procedure.

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