In 2018, prevalent and emerging risks are creating a significant impact across the securities and financial services industries. Some of the key emerging risks include: industry-wide cyber-attacks, retrospective exposures, blockchain … Continue reading SIFMA Internal Auditors Society Seminar: Stay Strong fo 2018
In accordance with FINRA Rule 4530(d), each member shall report to FINRA statistical and summary information regarding customer complaints in such detail as FINRA shall specify by the 15th day … Continue reading FINRA Rule 4530/Customer Complaint Filing Due Dates (Q1 2018)
Promising New Directions: Where Are We and Where Should We Be? April 17, 2018 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. New York, NY (Midtown) FINRA’s Diversity Summit provides a forum for … Continue reading 2018 FINRA Diversity Summit
SIFMA Equity Market Structure Conference is a one-stop resource for updates from the industry’s leading experts on today’s markets and the ever-evolving regulatory framework that guides them. Join equity market … Continue reading Equity Market Structure Conference
The 2nd annual Global Finance Forum is hosted by the American Investment Council (AIC), Futures Industry Association (FIA), Investment Company Institute (ICI), Managed Funds Association (MFA), Securities Industry and Financial … Continue reading Global Finance Forum
The FINRA Investor Education Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship is accepting applications for its 2018 class of financial Fellows — a unique program designed to increase the financial capability of U.S. … Continue reading FINRA Foundation Seeks Applicants for Military Spouse Fellowship
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
Firms are required to file the Form Custody when they submit their Focus filings.
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 … Continue reading Quarterly FOCUS Part llA Filings (Quarter ending 3/31/2018)
FINRA’s AML Half-Day Seminars provide attendees with information on the fundamentals of money laundering and money laundering typologies, relevant rules and regulations, and monitoring for suspicious activity. Each seminar provides … Continue reading FINRA AML Half-Day Seminar
The FINRA Midwest Region Member Forum is a one-day event designed to provide financial professionals associated with FINRA member firms in the Midwest Region the opportunity to engage in key … Continue reading FINRA Midwest Region Member Forum
Comments are due April 27, 2018, on FINRA's proposed new rule to address the outside business activities of registered persons. The proposal is the result of FINRA's recent retrospective review … Continue reading FINRA Requests Comments: Outside Business Activities Rules
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 … Continue reading Supplementary Inventory Schedule Reporting period end date of 03-31-2018
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 … Continue reading Outside Business Activity Review (FINRA Rule 3270)
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. … Continue reading Quarterly SSOI Supplemental FOCUS Information (Quarter ending 03/31/2018)
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. … Continue reading Disclosure of Order Routing Practices (SEC Rule 606) (Q1 2018)
MSRB Rule G-37 requires each broker, dealer or municipal securities dealer shall, by the last day of the month following the end of each calendar quarter send to the MSRB … Continue reading MSRB Rule G-37 Quarterly Reporting Deadline
SEC Rule 17a-5(d) requires that FINRA member firms to file an Annual Audited Report electronically with FINRA through the firm Gateway and with the SEC (main office and regional office) … Continue reading Annual Audit Filing Due Date (Period Ending 02/28/2018)
Supplemental Schedule for Derivatives and Other Off-Balance Sheet Items (Form OBS) Unless subject to the de minimus exception, carrying and clearing firms must file Form OBS on a quarterly … Continue reading Form OBS Quarterly filing due for Q1 2018
For 45 years, SIFMA’s Operations Conference & Exhibition has gathered operations, technology and regulatory leaders from across the securities industry to collaborate, share information and address challenges. As the industry … Continue reading SIFMA Operations Conference and Exhibition
FINRA Issues Guidance on the Enhanced Confirmation Disclosure Requirements in Rule 2232 for Corporate and Agency Debt Securities FINRA recently adopted enhanced confirmation disclosure requirements for corporate and agency debt securities. … Continue reading Enhanced Disclosures planned for FINRA Rule 2232
District 10 Half Day 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 … Continue reading FINRA Half-Day Compliance Boot Camps – District 10 New York
District 7 - Boca Raton - Half-Day Compliance Boot Camp May 15, 2018 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. FINRA District Office 5200 Town Center Circle, Suite 200 Boca Raton, FL … Continue reading FINRA Half-Day Compliance Bootcamp – District 7 Boca Raton
The FINRA Registration and Disclosure Boot Camp is beneficial to those who are new to reporting Disclosure information in Web CRD or those who want to receive refresher training and … Continue reading FINRA Registration and Disclosure Boot Camp
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
Registration is now open for the 2018 FINRA Annual Conference. Join leaders of firms of all sizes, compliance professionals, securities attorneys, government officials, FINRA senior leaders and representatives from other … Continue reading 2018 FINRA Annual Conference
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 … Continue reading Net Capital Computation (Month ending 04/30/2018)
In accordance with SEC Rule 17a-5(a)(2)(ii)-(iii), each broker/dealer registered pursuant to section 15 of the Act who clears transactions or carries customer accounts shall file Part II of Form X-17 … Continue reading Monthly & Fifth FOCUS IIA Filings (Month ending 04/30/2018)
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 … Continue reading Outside Business Activity Review (FINRA Rule 3270)
FINRA operates Monday - Friday during regular business hours. FINRA is closed whenever the markets are closed. In addition, FINRA and financial markets may close early the day before a … Continue reading Friday before Memorial Day – Early close 3:00 p.m.
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 … Continue reading Supplementary Inventory Schedule Reporting period end date of 04-30-2018
SEC Rule 17a-5(d) requires that FINRA member firms to file an Annual Audited Report electronically with FINRA through the firm Gateway and with the SEC (main office and regional office) … Continue reading Annual Audit Filing Due Date (Period Ending March 31, 2018)
District 9 - Philadelphia Half-Day Compliance Boot Camp June 12, 2018 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Omni Richmond Hotel 100 S. 12th Street Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 344-7000 Topics Effective … Continue reading FINRA Half-Day Compliance Boot Camp – District 9 – Philadelphia
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
FinTech continues to drive the transformation of the securities industry: artificial intelligence and machine learning are giving firms new insights, blockchain projects are moving closer to production, and robotics are … Continue reading SIFMA’s FinTech Conference
In accordance with SEC Rule 17a-5(a)(2)(ii)-(iii), each broker/dealer registered pursuant to section 15 of the Act who clears transactions or carries customer accounts shall file Part II of Form X-17 … Continue reading Monthly & Fifth FOCUS IIA Filings (Month ending 05/31/2018)
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 … Continue reading Supplementary Inventory Schedule Reporting period end date of 05-31-2018
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 … Continue reading Outside Business Activity Review (FINRA Rule 3270)
SEC Rule 17a-5(d) requires that FINRA member firms to file an Annual Audited Report electronically with FINRA through the firm Gateway and with the SEC (main office and regional office) … Continue reading Annual Audit Filing Due Date (Period Ending April 30, 2018)
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 … Continue reading Review and update Firm Element Continuing Education Plan
Half-Day Compliance Boot Camps 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 … Continue reading FINRA Half-Day Compliance Bootcamp – District 8 – Chicago
Half-Day Compliance Boot Camps 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 … Continue reading FINRA Half-Day Compliance Boot Camp – District 7 – Atlanta
In accordance with FINRA Rule 4530(d), each member shall report to FINRA statistical and summary information regarding customer complaints in such detail as FINRA shall specify by the 15th day … Continue reading FINRA Rule 4530/Customer Complaint Filing Due Dates (Q2 2018)
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) a proposed rule change to amend FINRA Rule 4240 (Margin Requirements for Credit … Continue reading Extension to Implement FINRA Rule 4240
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
Firms are required to file Form Custody pursuant to SEC Rule 17a-5(a)(5).
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 … Continue reading Quarterly FOCUS Part llA Filings (Quarter ending 6/30/2018)
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 … Continue reading Outside Business Activity Review (FINRA Rule 3270)
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. … Continue reading Disclosure of Order Routing Practices (SEC Rule 606) (Q2 2018)
Half-Day Compliance Boot Camps 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 … Continue reading FINRA Half-Day Compliance Boot Camp – District 3 – Denver
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 … Continue reading Supplementary Inventory Schedule Reporting period end date of 06-30-2018
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. … Continue reading Quarterly SSOI Supplemental FOCUS Information (Quarter ending 06/30/2018)
SEC Rule 17a-5(d) requires that FINRA member firms to file an Annual Audited Report electronically with FINRA through the firm Gateway and with the SEC (main office and regional office) … Continue reading Annual Audit Filing Due Date (Period Ending 5/31/2018)
MSRB Rule G-37 requires each broker, dealer or municipal securities dealer shall, by the last day of the month following the end of each calendar quarter send to the MSRB … Continue reading MSRB Rule G-37 Quarterly Reporting Deadline – Q2 2018
Members of SIPC are required to pay their assessment on SIPC Net Operating Revenue as defined by the SIPC By Laws Article VI. The SIPC 6 General Assessment is to … Continue reading SIPC Assessments (Year ending 06/30/2018) SIPC 6
Supplemental Schedule for Derivatives and Other Off-Balance Sheet Items (Form OBS) Unless subject to the de minimus exception, carrying and clearing firms must file Form OBS on a quarterly … Continue reading Form OBS Quarterly filing due for Q2 2018
August 9, 2018 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Hilton San Diego Del Mar 15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, CA 92014 (858) 792-5200 Topics Supervision Social Media
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
FINRA’s Fixed Income Conference focuses on current market impacts on fixed income, and how regulators and firms are responding. Location InterContinental New York Times Square 300 West 44th Street New … Continue reading FINRA 2018 Fixed Income Conference
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 … Continue reading Net Capital Computation (Month ending 07/31/2018)
In accordance with SEC Rule 17a-5(a)(2)(ii)-(iii), each broker/dealer registered pursuant to section 15 of the Act who clears transactions or carries customer accounts shall file Part II of Form X-17 … Continue reading Monthly & Fifth FOCUS Part II/IIA Filings (Month ending 7/31/2018)
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 … Continue reading Supplementary Inventory Schedule Reporting period end date of 07-31-2018
Half-Day Compliance Boot Camps 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 … Continue reading FINRA Half-Day Compliance Boot Camp District 8 – Southfield Detroit
SEC Rule 17a-5(d) requires that FINRA member firms to file an Annual Audited Report electronically with FINRA through the firm Gateway and with the SEC (main office and regional office) … Continue reading Annual Audit Filing Due Date (Period Ending 6/30/2018)
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 … Continue reading Outside Business Activities Review
FINRA’s Fixed Income Conference on Sept. 13, 2018 focuses on current market impacts on fixed income, and how regulators and firms are responding. Location InterContinental New York Times Square 300 … Continue reading FINRA 2018 Fixed Income Conference
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 … Continue reading FINRA Half-Day Compliance Boot Camp – District 5 – Dallas
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
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 … Continue reading FINRA Half-Day Boot Camp – Kansas City – District 4
The FINRA Registration and Disclosure Boot Camp is beneficial to those who are new to reporting Disclosure information in Web CRD or those who want to receive refresher training and … Continue reading FINRA Registration and Disclosure Boot Camp
In accordance with SEC Rule 17a-5(a)(2)(ii)-(iii), each broker/dealer registered pursuant to section 15 of the Act who clears transactions or carries customer accounts shall file Part II of Form X-17 … Continue reading Monthly & Fifth FOCUS Part II/IIA Filings ( Month ending 8/31/2018)
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 … Continue reading Outside Business Activity Review (FINRA Rule 3270)
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 … Continue reading Review and update Firm Element Continuing Education Plan
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 … Continue reading Supplementary Inventory Schedule Reporting period end date of 08-31-2018
Each fall, SIFMA’s Annual Meeting gathers in Washington, D.C. for candid one-on-one conversations and in-depth breakout sessions on the state of our capital markets. Mark your calendar to join us … Continue reading SIFMA Annual Meeting
SEC Rule 17a-5(d) requires that FINRA member firms to file an Annual Audited Report electronically with FINRA through the firm Gateway and with the SEC (main office and regional office) … Continue reading Annual Audit Filing Due Date (Period Ending 7/31/2018)
Half-Day Compliance Boot Camps 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 … Continue reading FINRA Half-Day Compliance Boot Camp – District 11 – Boston
In accordance with FINRA Rule 4530(d), each member shall report to FINRA statistical and summary information regarding customer complaints in such detail as FINRA shall specify by the 15th day … Continue reading FINRA Rule 4530/Customer Complaint Filing Due Dates (Q3 2018)
Join senior executives and regulatory policymakers at The National Conference on the Securities Industry this fall to examine the latest developments in evolving securities regulations, auditing and accounting requirements. Hosted … Continue reading AICPA and SIFMA FMS National Conference on the Securities Industry
Half-Day Compliance Boot Camps 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 … Continue reading FINRA Half-Day Compliance Boot Camp District 10 – Long Island
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
Firms may begin to submit post-dated Form U5 and BR Closing/Withdrawals, which must be dated 12/31/18.
Firms may begin to submit post-dated Forms U5 and BR Closing/Withdrawal, which must be dated 12/31/2018.
Firms are required to file Form Custody pursuant to SEC Rule 17a-5(a)(5).
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 … Continue reading Quarterly FOCUS Part llA Filings (Quarter ending 09/30/2018)
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 … Continue reading FINRA Half-Day Boot Camp – New York – District 10
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 … Continue reading Outside Business Activity Review (FINRA Rule 3270)
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 … Continue reading Supplementary Inventory Schedule Reporting period end date of 09-30-2018
The SEC (Commission) is proposing an amendment to the exemption provisions in the broker-dealer annual reporting rule under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”). The amendment would provide … Continue reading SEC Request for Comments: Amendment to Single Issuer Exemption for Broker-Dealers
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. … Continue reading Disclosure of Order Routing Practices (SEC Rule 606) (Q3 2018)
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. … Continue reading Quarterly SSOI Supplemental FOCUS Information (Quarter ending 09/30/2018)
The North Region Member Forum is a one-day event designed to provide financial professionals associated with FINRA member firms in the North Region the opportunity to engage in key discussions … Continue reading 2018 North Region Member Forum – Boston
SEC Rule 17a-5(d) requires that FINRA member firms to file an Annual Audited Report electronically with FINRA through the firm Gateway and with the SEC (main office and regional office) … Continue reading Annual Audit Filing Due Date (Period Ending August 31, 2018)
MSRB Rule G-37 requires each broker, dealer or municipal securities dealer shall, by the last day of the month following the end of each calendar quarter send to the MSRB … Continue reading MSRB Rule G-37 Quarterly Reporting Deadline Q3 2018
MSRB Rule A-14 In addition to any other fees prescribed by the rules of the Board, requires each broker, dealer, municipal securities dealer, and municipal advisor shall pay an annual … Continue reading MSRB Rule A·14 (Annual Fee)