Effective Date: Electronic Submission of Subordinated Loan Requests

FINRA 9509 Key West Avenue, Rockville, MD, United States

FINRA is launching, effective November 30, 2015, a new electronic platform on Firm Gateway for firms to submit all new requests for approval of proposed subordinated loan agreements and secured demand note agreements (referred to as subordinations), including renewals of existing agreements. This Notice discusses the electronic submission process, which will replace the current submission of subordination requests in hard copy form to FINRA.

As of November 30, 2015, all new requests must be submitted in electronic form through Firm Gateway, and FINRA will no longer accept new requests filed in hard copy form.

2015 FINRA South Region Compliance Seminar

New Orleans Marriott 555 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, United States

The South Region Compliance Seminar is conducted to help firms and their associated persons better understand current industry and regulatory issues. Throughout the event, staff members from the Atlanta, Boca Raton, Dallas and New Orleans offices, as well as other FINRA senior staff, will be available to discuss matters of interest with you. - See … Continue reading 2015 FINRA South Region Compliance Seminar

SIFMA Cyber Insurance Webinar

Every financial firm has an obligation to be vigilant in our industry's commitment to cybersecurity. As cyber attacks become more frequent and destructive, cyber insurance policies can offer critical protections to complement your risk management program.

SIFMA, FireEye, DeWitt Stern and ACE Group, a leading provider of cyber insurance, are providing a cyber insurance webinar to learn more about the current cybersecurity landscape and the SIFMA Cyber Insurance Program. Participants will be provided an opportunity for in-depth Q&A.

Automatic Transfers to Renewal Accounts

Firms with sufficient monies in their Flex-Funding accounts will have funds transferred to their Renewal Accounts to cover total renewal fees owed.   Transfers will be conducted every day until Web CRD/IARD shuts down for year-end processing.

SIFMA: Deadline to Register for Securities Industry Institute At Wharton

The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Securities Industry Institute® (SII) is the premier executive development program for financial services professionals. For more than 60 years, SIFMA and The Wharton School of The University of Pennsylvania have partnered to equip SII participants with practical information, ideas and answers directly applicable to their present and future responsibilities. Click here for registration details.

Outside Business Activity Review (NASD Rule 3050)

FINRA Rule 3270 prohibits any registered person from being an employee, independent contractor, sole proprietor, officer, director or partner of another person, or being compensated, or having the reasonable expectation of compensation, from another person as a result of any business activity outside the scope of the relationship with the member firm unless he or … Continue reading Outside Business Activity Review (NASD Rule 3050)

Web CRD and IARD Unavailable

Web CRD and IARD are unavailable due to the holiday schedule and year-end processing.

Quarterly GASB Accounting Support Fee

FINRA assesses an annual support fee to adequately fund the annual budget of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB”). The fee is assessed on a quarterly basis and is based on member firm’s municipal securities trading volume for the prior quarter. finra.complinet.com/en/display/display_viewall.html

Automatic Transfers

Automatic transfers: Firms with sufficient monies in their Flex-Funding Accounts will have funds transferred to their Renewal Accounts to cover total renewal fees owed. Transfers will b e conducted every day until any outstanding renewal assessment is satisfied.

Annual Schedule I Filing for 2015

SEC Rule 17a-10 requires broker-dealers to file Schedule within 17 business days after calendar year-end. taft.law.uc.edu/CCL/34ActRls/rule17a-10.html

Disclosure of Order Routing Practices (SEC Rule 606) (Q4 2015)

SEC Rule 606 requires broker/dealers that route orders on behalf of customers to prepare quarterly reports that disclose the identity of the venues to which it routed orders for execution. The reports also will disclose the nature of the broker-dealers relationship with those venues, including the existence of any internalization or payment for order flow … Continue reading Disclosure of Order Routing Practices (SEC Rule 606) (Q4 2015)

Building a Stronger Defense Against Cybersecurity: FINRA Conference

New York Hilton Midtown 1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York City, NY, United States

FINRA's Cybersecurity Conference provides a forum to learn the fundamentals and take a deeper dive into key areas of cybersecurity. Understand your organization's vulnerabilities, the range of potential threats and learn tips to identify them. Gain knowledge for how to protect your organization from cyber threats and how to respond and recover when attacked

SIFMA Securities Industry Institute Program

The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Securities Industry Institute, SIFMA’s premier executive education program held in partnership with The Wharton School, is being offered March 6 – 11, 2016.

The program provides access to world-class faculty from Wharton and other leading universities and exposure from industry experts in the latest trends in the industry, prepares you for the uncertain shifts in the market, provides networking opportunities that enable you to build your network, business and perspective, and you will receive a SIFMA/Wharton Certificate upon graduation.

2016 Web CRD/IARD Training

The 2016 Foundations of Web CRD/IARD training is designed for those at broker-dealers or joint broker-dealer/investment adviser firms who are new to registration and licensing, new to Web CRD and IARD, or who want to receive a refresher and registration tips.

SIFMA 2016 Compliance & Legal Annual Seminar

Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek

Registration is now open for the SIFMA 2016 Compliance & Legal Society Annual Seminar on March 13–16 at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. Compliance and legal professionals participate in SIFMA's our interactive program with more than 65 dynamic panels and sessions that focus on the current regulatory and legal developments impacting the industry.

Review and Update Firm Element Continuing Education Plan

FINRA Rule 1250 requires all covered registered persons (any person registered with a member who has direct contact with customers in the conduct of the member's securities sales, trading and investment banking activities, any person registered as an operations professional or research analyst, and to the immediate supervisors of such person) to participate in the … Continue reading Review and Update Firm Element Continuing Education Plan

Comment Period Ends on Proposed FINRA Rules Amendments Related to Conversaion T+2 Settlement Cycle

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA")  issued Regulatory Notice  16-09, in which FINRA is seeking comments on proposed amendments to FINRA rules relating to the settlement cycle.  FINRA proposes to adopt necessary rule changes in a manner and timeline that is consistent with the SEC and other self-regulatory organizations SROs in an effort to provide the … Continue reading Comment Period Ends on Proposed FINRA Rules Amendments Related to Conversaion T+2 Settlement Cycle

SIFMA’s Anti-Money Laundering & Financial Crimes Conference

Marriott Marquis 901 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., DC, United States

Celebrating its 16th year, SIFMA's C&L Anti-Money Laundering & Financial Crimes Conference gathered more than 400 compliance and legal professionals from April 5-6 at the Marriott Marquis in New York City. Our new two-day  program featured practical insights from FINRA's Bradley Bennett, Executive Vice President, Enforcement; Treasury's Jennifer Fowler, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing; … Continue reading SIFMA’s Anti-Money Laundering & Financial Crimes Conference

FINRA Diversity Summit

The FINRA Diversity Summit provides a forum for business leaders, diversity practitioners and human resource professionals in the financial services industry to explore a variety of corporate practices, strategies, and outreach efforts intended to leverage the benefits of building sustainable diversity and inclusion programs. Visit the FINRA website for more information and to register.

Effective Date: Amendments to FINRA Rule 2340 Regarding DPP and Unlisted REIT Securities

The SEC amendments to NASD Rule 2340 (Customer Account Statements) become effective on April 11, 2016.  The amendments modify the requirements relating to the inclusion of per share  estimated values for direct participation program (DPP) and unlisted real  estate investment trust (REIT) securities on account statements, and to FINRA  Rule 2310 (Direct Participation Programs) to make corresponding … Continue reading Effective Date: Amendments to FINRA Rule 2340 Regarding DPP and Unlisted REIT Securities

FINRA Compliance Boot Camp

FINRA San Francisco district office 120 Kearney Street, Suite 2100, San Francisco

Compliance Boot Camp FINRA's  Compliance Boot Camps  provide a broad view of essential compliance concepts. Through a combination of self-study and classroom training, participants gain valuable insights on compliance activities for immediate application to the workplace. Half-Day Compliance Boot Camps Half-day Compliance Boot Camps focus on basic regulatory requirements and compliance responsibilities. Participants are required … Continue reading FINRA Compliance Boot Camp

District 4 Kansas City – District Compliance Event

Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark (Meeting Room: Arch View Ballroom) 1 S. Broadway St. , St. Louis, MO, United States

FINRA District 4 has scheduled a District Compliance Event for FINRA members.

FINRA Boot Camps

The Crescent Club 6075 Poplar Ave., Suite 909, Memphis, TN, United States

Compliance Boot Camp FINRA's  Compliance Boot Camps  provide a broad view of essential compliance concepts. Through a combination of self-study and classroom training, participants gain valuable insights on compliance activities for immediate application to the workplace. Half-Day Compliance Boot Camps Half-day Compliance Boot Camps focus on basic regulatory requirements and compliance responsibilities. Participants are required … Continue reading FINRA Boot Camps

FINRA Rule 2242: New Implementation Date

FINRA has extended the implementation date for FINRA Rule 2242 (Debt Research Analysts and Debt Research Reports) from February 22, 2016 to April 22, 2016.

FINRA Compliance Boot Camps

FINRA Philadelphia District Office Doubletree Hilton Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh 1 Bigelow Square, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Compliance Boot Camp FINRA's  Compliance Boot Camps  provide a broad view of essential compliance concepts. Through a combination of self-study and classroom training, participants gain valuable insights on compliance activities for immediate application to the workplace. Half-Day Compliance Boot Camps Half-day Compliance Boot Camps focus on basic regulatory requirements and compliance responsibilities. Participants are required … Continue reading FINRA Compliance Boot Camps

FINRA Boot Camp

The Pfister Hotel 424 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Compliance Boot Camp FINRA's  Compliance Boot Camps  provide a broad view of essential compliance concepts. Through a combination of self-study and classroom training, participants gain valuable insights on compliance activities for immediate application to the workplace. Half-Day Compliance Boot Camp Half-day Compliance Boot Camps focus on basic regulatory requirements and compliance responsibilities. Participants are required … Continue reading FINRA Boot Camp

FINRA Boot Camp

The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston 600 Atlantic Ave., 4th Floor, Boston, MA , MA, United States

Compliance Boot Camp FINRA's  Compliance Boot Camps  provide a broad view of essential compliance concepts. Through a combination of self-study and classroom training, participants gain valuable insights on compliance activities for immediate application to the workplace. Half-Day Compliance Boot Camp Half-day Compliance Boot Camps focus on basic regulatory requirements and compliance responsibilities. Participants are required … Continue reading FINRA Boot Camp

FINRA Boot Camp

FINRA Dallas District Office 12801 North Central Expressway, Suite 1050, Dallas, TX, United States

Compliance Boot Camp FINRA's  Compliance Boot Camps  provide a broad view of essential compliance concepts. Through a combination of self-study and classroom training, participants gain valuable insights on compliance activities for immediate application to the workplace. Half-Day Compliance Boot Camp Half-day Compliance Boot Camps focus on basic regulatory requirements and compliance responsibilities. Participants are required … Continue reading FINRA Boot Camp

Outside Brokerage Account Review (FINRA Rule 3270)

The firm should complete the review of the outside brokerage accounts of all associated persons for the prior month. http://finra.complinet.com/en/display/display_main.html?rbid=2403&element_id=3728

2016 FINRA Annual Conference

Marriott Marquis 901 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., DC, United States

There are two ways to participate: in-person or online. In-person: Marriott Marquis Washington, DC 901 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20001 |Travel Disclaimer: FINRA suggests that you do not purchase restricted or nonrefundable tickets for travel to the conference, especially prior to receipt of your registration confirmation. FINRA assumes no liability for penalties or fare … Continue reading 2016 FINRA Annual Conference

Net Capital Computation (Month ending 04/30/2016)

In accordance with SEC Rule 15c3-1, each broker/dealer registered pursuant to Section 15 of the Act must have evidence of the computation of net capital monthly. That computation should be completed and approved by the FINOP within 17 business days after the end of each month.

Outside Business Activity Review (FINRA Rule 3270)

FINRA Rule 3270 prohibits any registered person from being an employee, independent contractor, sole proprietor, officer, director or partner of another person, or being compensated, or having the reasonable expectation of compensation, from another person as a result of any business activity outside the scope of the relationship with the member firm unless he or … Continue reading Outside Business Activity Review (FINRA Rule 3270)

FINRA Announces CEO Transition

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) today announced that its Board of Governors has concluded the CEO search, and appointed Robert W. Cook as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective the second half of 2016. Mr. Cook will succeed Richard G. Ketchum, who has served as Chairman and CEO since 2009. The Board intends to … Continue reading FINRA Announces CEO Transition

FINRA District Compliance Meeting – Raleigh N.C.

Hilton North Raleigh Midtown 3415 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

June 16, 2016 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. District Compliance Meeting Raleigh, NC Hilton North Raleigh Midtown 3415 Wake Forest Road Raleigh, NC 27609  FREE Register Topics Include: Regulatory Priorities Conflicts of Interest Compliance and Legal Trends – Cybersecurity Speaker: Daniel Stefek, Associate Vice President and Director, FINRA Atlanta District Office  

CRD Accounting Pages to be retired

The accounting details on your firm's Flex-Funding and Renewals accounts, which were previously only available in Web CRD, are now available in E-Bill along with enhanced capabilities for accessing that information. The Accounting pages in Web CRD will remain functional until June 17, 2016, after which they will be retired. CRD Accounting reports will remain … Continue reading CRD Accounting Pages to be retired

MSRB: June 23, 2016 Effective Date of New Rule G-42

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) reminds municipal advisors that MSRB Rule G-42 on duties of non-solicitor municipal advisors and related amendments to MSRB Rule G-8 on recordkeeping become effective on June 23, 2016.  

SIFMA Webinar: Securitization Spotlight – FINRA Rule 4210

On June 15, 2016 the SEC approved FINRA’s rule proposal to implement requirements for transactions in the To-Be-Announced (TBA) market and other Agency MBS mortgage markets. This one-hour complimentary webinar will cover critical aspects and implications of the final FINRA Rule 4210.

SIFMA’s Archiving, Surveillance, & Regulatory Data Management Luncheon

SIFMA Conference Center New York City, NY, United States

Deloitte and SIFMA invite you to participate in a luncheon on June 28, 2016 at SIFMA’s Conference Center in New York City. The growing need to comply with regulatory requirements is creating additional strain on the industry’s ability to effectively archive and manage firm data when using outdated systems. Currently, firms face many challenges, including: … Continue reading SIFMA’s Archiving, Surveillance, & Regulatory Data Management Luncheon

Quarterly GASB Accounting Support Fee

FINRA assesses an annual support fee to adequately fund the annual budget of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB”). The fee is assessed on a quarterly basis and is based on member firm’s municipal securities trading volume for the prior quarter.

Elimination of Continuing Education at Testing Centers

As of January 4, 2016, FINRA has offered all of the Regulatory Element Programs (S101, S106, S201 and S901) through the FINRA CE Online System.  CE Online provides participants with the flexibility to satisfy their Regulatory Element requirement from a home or office computer. During this transition, FINRA has offered participants the option to complete … Continue reading Elimination of Continuing Education at Testing Centers

SEC Requests Comments on Communications Rules

The SEC requests comment on FINRA's proposal to amend FINRA Rules 2210 (Communications with the Public), 2213 (Requirements for the Use of Bond Mutual Fund Volatility Ratings) and 2214 (Requirements for the Use of Investment Analysis Tools). In furtherance of the recommendations arising from FINRA's retrospective review of its communications with the public rules, the … Continue reading SEC Requests Comments on Communications Rules

MSRB Webinar: Application of MSRB Rule G-37 on Political Contributions and Prohibitions

MSRB Webinar: Application of MSRB Rule G-37 on Political Contributions and Prohibitions on Municipal Advisory Business to Municipal Advisors, and Related Amendments to MSRB Rules G-8 and G-9. During this free webinar, MSRB staff will review the new key provisions of MSRB Rule G-37 that extend requirements to municipal advisors related to their political contributions and … Continue reading MSRB Webinar: Application of MSRB Rule G-37 on Political Contributions and Prohibitions

FINRA Rule 2341 to replace NASD Rule 2830

SR-FINRA-2016-019 According to the  Rule Filing Status Report , a change to adopt NASD Rule 2830 (Investment Company Securities) as FINRA Rule 2341 (Investment Company Securities) will be implemented  as of July 9, 2016, in the consolidated FINRA rulebook without any substantive changes. FINRA also proposes to update cross-references within other FINRA rules accordingly.

FINRA Compliance Boot Camp-Stamford, CT

Stamford Marriot Hotel 243 Tresser Blvd., Stamford, CT, United States

 FINRA Half-Day Compliance Boot Camp 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 … Continue reading FINRA Compliance Boot Camp-Stamford, CT

FINRA District Compliance Meeting – Buffalo, New York

FINRA New Jersey District Office 581 Main Street - 7th Floor, Woodbridge, NJ, United States

FINRA District Compliance Meeting 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. For more information including discussion topics, see the individual program descriptions below.

FINRA Compliance Boot Camp – Chicago

FINRA Chicago District Office 55 W. Monroe Street Suite 2700, Conference rooms A-C, Chicago, IL, United States

Half-Day Compliance Boot Camp 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 … Continue reading FINRA Compliance Boot Camp – Chicago

FINRA District Compliance Meeting – Dallas, Texas

FINRA Dallas District Office 12801 North Central Expressway, Suite 1050, Dallas, TX, United States

FINRA District Compliance Meeting 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. For more information including discussion topics, see the individual program descriptions below.

FINRA Rule 2242 Clarifications

SR-FINRA-2016-017 From the Rule Filing Status Report , a change to amend FINRA Rule 2242 (Debt Research Analysts and Debt Research Reports) will be to clarify the application of the rule in four respects: (1) the consent requirement for institutional debt research reports distributed to non-U.S. investors by non-U.S. affiliates of members; (2) the consent requirement for … Continue reading FINRA Rule 2242 Clarifications

Quarterly FOCUS and SSOI Filing (Quarter ending 06/30/2016)

In accordance with SEC Rule 17a-5(a)(2)(iii), each broker/dealer registered pursuant to section 15 of the Act who does not carry nor clear transactions nor carry customer accounts shall file Part IIA of Form X-17 A-5 within 17 business days after the end of each calendar quarter. http://taft.law.uc.edu/CCL/34ActRls/rule17a-5.html

Supplemental Inventory Schedule (report period ended 06-30-2016)

The SIS must be filed by a firm that is required to file FOCUS Report Part II, FOCUS Report
Part IIA or FOGS Report Part I, with inventory positions as of the end of the FOCUS or FOGS
reporting period, unless the firm has (1) a minimum dollar net capital or liquid capital
requirement of less than $100,000; or (2) inventory positions consisting only of money
market mutual funds.6 A firm with inventory positions consisting only of money market
mutual funds must affirmatively indicate through the eFOCUS system that no SIS filing is required for the reporting period.

Quarterly SSOI Supplemental FOCUS Information (Quarter ending 06/30/2016)

FINRA Rule 4524 requires each member firm to file a Supplemental Statement of Income (“SSOI”) within 20 business days after the end of each calendar quarter via the FINRA Gateway. The SSOI is designed to provide FINRA with greater detail regarding firm’s revenue and expenses. http://finra.complinet.com/en/display/display.html?rbid=2403&record_id=14475&element_id=10588&highlight=4524#r14475

Outside Business Activity Review (FINRA Rule 3270)

FINRA Rule 3270 prohibits any registered person from being an employee, independent contractor, sole proprietor, officer, director or partner of another person, or being compensated, or having the reasonable expectation of compensation, from another person as a result of any business activity outside the scope of the relationship with the member firm unless he or … Continue reading Outside Business Activity Review (FINRA Rule 3270)

SEC Approves OATS Amendments to Require Identification of Non-FINRA Member Broker-Dealers

Beginning August 1, 2016, firms that report information to OATS will be required to include on their reports the identity of U.S.-registered broker-dealers that are not FINRA members and broker-dealers that are not registered in the U.S. but have received an SRO-assigned identifier. The identities may be reported using either the broker-dealer’s Central Registration Depository … Continue reading SEC Approves OATS Amendments to Require Identification of Non-FINRA Member Broker-Dealers

SIFMA Compliance & Legal Society Regional Seminar

Charles Schwab Conference Center 211 Main Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

Join SIFMA members at the C & L Society Regional Conference on August 4 hosted at the Charles Schwab Conference Center in San Francisco. This one day seminar will feature presentations by leading securities regulators and industry professionals. The Charles Schwab Center is located at 211 Main Street, San Francisco, CA 94105. Discussion topics will include: A Discussion … Continue reading SIFMA Compliance & Legal Society Regional Seminar

FINRA District Compliance Meeting – Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

FINRA Boca Raton District Office 5200 Town Center Circle Suite 200, Boca Raton, FL, United States

FINRA District 7 Compliance Meeting 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. For more information including discussion topics, see the individual program descriptions below.

FINRA Compliance Boot Camp – San Diego

Hilton Del Mar 15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA, United States

FINRA Half-Day Compliance Boot Camp 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 … Continue reading FINRA Compliance Boot Camp – San Diego

FINRA Compliance Boot Camp-New Jersey

FINRA New Jersey District Office 581 Main Street - 7th Floor, Woodbridge, NJ, United States

FINRA Half Day Compliance Boot Camp 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 … Continue reading FINRA Compliance Boot Camp-New Jersey

Outside Brokerage Account Review (FINRA Rule 3270)

The firm should complete the review of the outside brokerage accounts of all associated persons for the prior month. http://finra.complinet.com/en/display/display_main.html?rbid=2403&element_id=3728

Net Capital Computation (Month ending 07/31/2016)

In accordance with SEC Rule 15c3-1, each broker/dealer registered pursuant to Section 15 of the Act must have evidence of the computation of net capital monthly. That computation should be completed and approved by the FINOP within 17 business days after the end of each month.

FINRA Compliance Boot Camp- Kansas City

FINRA Kansas City District Office 12 Wyandotte Plaza , Kansas City, MO

Half-Day FINRA Compliance Boot Camp 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 … Continue reading FINRA Compliance Boot Camp- Kansas City

Supplemental Inventory Schedule (report period ended 07-31-2016)

The SIS must be filed by a firm that is required to file FOCUS Report Part II, FOCUS Report
Part IIA or FOGS Report Part I, with inventory positions as of the end of the FOCUS or FOGS
reporting period, unless the firm has (1) a minimum dollar net capital or liquid capital
requirement of less than $100,000; or (2) inventory positions consisting only of money
market mutual funds.6 A firm with inventory positions consisting only of money market
mutual funds must affirmatively indicate through the eFOCUS system that no SIS filing is required for the reporting period.

Outside Business Activity Review (FINRA Rule 3270)

FINRA Rule 3270 prohibits any registered person from being an employee, independent contractor, sole proprietor, officer, director or partner of another person, or being compensated, or having the reasonable expectation of compensation, from another person as a result of any business activity outside the scope of the relationship with the member firm unless he or … Continue reading Outside Business Activity Review (FINRA Rule 3270)

2016 Fixed Income Conference

Marriott Marquis 901 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., DC, United States

FINRA’s Fixed Income Conference focuses on current market impacts on fixed income, and how regulators and firms are responding. Featured topics include: Evolving Bond Market Structure Key FINRA Regulatory Developments Pricing and Best Execution Requirements View the conference agenda with session descriptions.  

FINRA Compliance Boot Camp – Atlanta

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

FINRA Half Day Compliance Boot Camp 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 … Continue reading FINRA Compliance Boot Camp – Atlanta

MSRB Revises Content for Municipal Advisor Qualification Examination

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to revise the content outline for the Municipal Advisor Representative Qualification Examination (Series 50). The content outline for the Series 50 has been amended to reflect changes to the laws, rules and regulations covered by the examination … Continue reading MSRB Revises Content for Municipal Advisor Qualification Examination

FINRA Compliance Boot Camp – New York

FINRA New York District Office Brookfield Place 200 Liberty Street, New York, United States

FINRA Half-Day Compliance Boot Camp   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 … Continue reading FINRA Compliance Boot Camp – New York

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