The C&L Society Charlotte Regional Seminar gathers compliance and legal professionals working in the financial services industry to exchange ideas, strategies and guidance on ways to gain a competitive advantage … Continue reading SIFMA – Compliance & Legal Society Charlotte Regional Seminar
SIFMA's Fintech Conference brings together innovators, industry leaders and policymakers in New York City to discuss the emerging fintech evolution and how existing regulatory frameworks can accommodate new transformative technologies.
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 … Continue reading Monthly Net Capital Computation (Month ending 8/31/2019)
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 8/31/19)
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 7/31/2019)
Members of SIPC are required to pay an assessment on Net Operating Revenue, as defined by the SIPC By Laws Article VI, for the first half of each fiscal year. … Continue reading SIPC 6 Assessment (Fiscal year ending February 29, 2020)
The Global Corporate Actions Forum brings together operations and technology professionals from broker-dealers, banks, asset managers, service providers and clearing firms to discuss the latest regulations, challenges, best practices and … Continue reading SIFMA – Global Corporate Actions Forum
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 2019)
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 SIFMA – AICPA and SIFMA FMS National Conference on the Securities Industry
Beginning 11/1/2019 Firms may begin to submit post-dated Forms U5 and BR Closing / Withrawal, which must be dated December 31, 2019.
The Small Firm Conference focuses on small firms’ practices and tips for complying with FINRA rules. Throughout the event, attendees have the opportunity to discuss small firm issues with FINRA … Continue reading 2019 FINRA Small Firm Conference
A broker-dealer must file Form Custody with FINRA via the Gateway within 17 business days after the end of each calendar quarter.
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 … Continue reading Monthly Net Capital Computation (Month ending 9/30/2019)
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 9/30/2019)
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 Quarterly Supplemental Inventory Schedule (SIS) Report (Quarter ended 9/30/2019)
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 Supplemental FOCUS Information (SSOI) for Quarter ending 9/30/19. FINRA Rule 4524
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 8/31/2019)
Members of SIPC are required to pay an assessment on Net Operating Revenue, as defined by the SIPC By Laws Article VI, for the first half of each fiscal year. … Continue reading SIPC 6 Assessment (Fiscal year ending March 31, 2020)
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 Quarterly Form G-37 Submission Period Ends
Beginning 11/1/2019 Firms may begin to submit post-dated Forms BDW and ADV-W, which must be dated December 31, 2019.
Beginning November 11, 2018, Preliminary Renewal Statements are available for viewing and printing through E-Bill on the CRD of IARD.
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 … Continue reading Monthly Net Capital Computation (Month ending 10/31/2019)
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 FINRA Market Early Close – Day before Thanksgiving Day (3 p.m. early close)
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 FINRA Market Holiday – Thanksgiving Day
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 9/30/2019)
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 FINRA Market Early Close – Day after Thanksgiving (1 p.m. early close)
Members of SIPC are required to pay an assessment on Net Operating Revenue, as defined by the SIPC By Laws Article VI, for the first half of each fiscal year. … Continue reading SIPC 6 Assessment (Fiscal year ending April 30, 2020)
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 … Continue reading Monthly Net Capital Computation (Month ending 11/30/2019)
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 11/30/19)
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 FINRA Holiday: Christmas Day
Final form filings must be submitted by 6 PM EST via Web CRD or IARD, and electronic funds transfers must be submitted by 3PM.
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 10/31/2019)
Members of SIPC are required to pay an assessment on Net Operating Revenue, as defined by the SIPC By Laws Article VI, for the first half of each fiscal year. … Continue reading SIPC 6 Assessment (Fiscal year ending May 31, 2020)
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 FINRA Market Holiday – New Year’s Day
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 Quarterly Form G-37 Disclosure Submission Period Opens
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 (Q4 2019)
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 FINRA Market Holiday – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Deadline for the payment of Final Statements. Firms with sufficient monies in their FlexFunding Account will have funds automatically transferred to their Renewal Account to cover total renewal fees owed. … Continue reading Annual Firm Renewals – Deadline for Payment Final Renewal Statement Payments
Each January, MSRB registrants (municipal securities dealers and municipal advisors) must verify and, if necessary, update the MSRB registration information provided in Form A-12. MSRB Rule A-12 requires that the … Continue reading Annual MSRB Registration Information Update
A broker-dealer must file Form Custody with FINRA via the Gateway within 17 business days after the end of each calendar quarter.
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 … Continue reading Monthly Net Capital Computation (Month ending 12/31/2019)
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 12/31/2019)
SEC Rule 17a-10 requires broker-dealers to file Schedule within 17 business days after calendar year-end.
FINRA broker/dealers must appoint and certify to FINRA one executive representative to represent, vote, and act on behalf of the broker/dealer in all affairs of FINRA. The executive representative must … Continue reading Annual Firm filing and Contact Reporting for 2020
FINRA broker/dealers must appoint and certify to FINRA one executive representative to represent, vote, and act on behalf of the broker/dealer in all affairs of FINRA. The executive representative must … Continue reading Annual Firm Filing and Contact Reporting for 2019
Each January, MSRB registrants (municipal securities dealers and municipal advisors) must verify and, if necessary, update the MSRB registration information provided in Form A-12. MSRB Rule A-12 requires that the … Continue reading Annual MSRB Registration Information Update
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 11/30/2019)
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 Quarterly Supplemental Inventory Schedule (SIS) Report (Quarter ended 12/31/2019)
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 Supplemental FOCUS Information (SSOI) for Quarter ending 12/31/19. FINRA Rule 4524
Members of SIPC are required to pay an assessment on Net Operating Revenue, as defined by the SIPC By Laws Article VI, for the first half of each fiscal year. … Continue reading SIPC 6 Assessment (Fiscal year ending June 30, 2020)
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 Supplemental Statement of Income (SSOI) (Quarter ending 12/31/2019)
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 Quarterly Form G-37 Disclosure Submission Deadline
Unless subject to the de minimis exception, the Form OBS must be filed by (1) all FINRA member firms that self-clear their proprietary transactions or clear transactions for others or … Continue reading Supplemental Schedule Derivatives & Other Off-Balance Sheet Items (Form OBS) (Quarter ended 12/31/2020)
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 FINRA Market Holiday – Presidents’ Day
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 … Continue reading Monthly Net Capital Computation (Month ending 1/31/2020)
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 1/31/20)
Members of SIPC are required to pay an assessment on Net Operating Revenue as defined by the SIPC By Laws Article VI. The SIPC 7 General Assessment Reconciliation is to … Continue reading SIPC 7 Assessment (Fiscal year ending December 31, 2019)
Members of SIPC are required to pay an assessment on Net Operating Revenue, as defined by the SIPC By Laws Article VI, for the first half of each fiscal year. … Continue reading SIPC 6 Assessment (Fiscal year ending July 31, 2020)
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 12/31/2019)
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 12/31/2019)
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 … Continue reading Monthly Net Capital Computation (Month ending 2/29/2020)
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 2/28/19)
Members of SIPC are required to pay an assessment on Net Operating Revenue, as defined by the SIPC By Laws Article VI, for the first half of each fiscal year. … Continue reading SIPC 6 Assessment (Fiscal year ending August 31, 2020)
Members of SIPC are required to pay an assessment on Net Operating Revenue as defined by the SIPC By Laws Article VI. The SIPC 7 General Assessment Reconciliation is to … Continue reading SIPC 7 Assessment (Fiscal year ending January 31, 2020)
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 1/31/2020)
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 Quarterly Form G-37 Disclosure Submission Period Opens
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 … Continue reading Monthly Net Capital Computation (Month ending 3/31/2020)
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 3/31/2020)
A broker-dealer must file Form Custody with FINRA via the Gateway within 17 business days after the end of each calendar quarter.
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 Quarterly Supplemental Inventory Schedule (SIS) Report (Quarter ended 3/31/2020)
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 Supplemental Statement of Income (SSOI) (Quarter ending 3/31/2019)
Members of SIPC are required to pay an assessment on Net Operating Revenue as defined by the SIPC By Laws Article VI. The SIPC 7 General Assessment Reconciliation is to … Continue reading SIPC 7 Assessment (Fiscal year ending February 29, 2020)
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 2/28/2020)
Members of SIPC are required to pay an assessment on Net Operating Revenue, as defined by the SIPC By Laws Article VI, for the first half of each fiscal year. … Continue reading SIPC 6 Assessment (Fiscal year ending September 30, 2020)
Unless subject to the de minimis exception, the Form OBS must be filed by (1) all FINRA member firms that self-clear their proprietary transactions or clear transactions for others or … Continue reading Supplemental Schedule of Derivatives and Other Off-Balance Sheet Items (Form OBS) (Quarter ended 3/31/2020)
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 Quarterly Form G-37 Disclosure Submission Deadline
MSRB A-11 requires the payment of an Annual Municipal Advisor Professional Fee.
Deadline for Comments on FIRNA Proposed Amendments to the Capital Acquisition Broker (CAB) – Regulatory Notice 20-04
The proposed rule change to amend FINRA Rule 5110 (Corporate Financing Rule – Underwriting Terms and Arrangements) (the “Rule”) becomes effective. The amendments make substantive, organizational and terminology changes to … Continue reading Effective Date for Amendments to FINRA Rule 5110 – Corporate Financing Rule
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 FINRA Market Early Close – Friday before Memorial Day (3 p.m. early close)
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 FINRA Market Holiday – Memorial Day
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 … Continue reading Monthly Net Capital Computation (Month ending 4/30/2020)
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 4/30/19)
Members of SIPC are required to pay an assessment on Net Operating Revenue as defined by the SIPC By Laws Article VI. The SIPC 7 General Assessment Reconciliation is to … Continue reading SIPC 7 Assessment (Fiscal year ending March 31, 2020)
Members of SIPC are required to pay an assessment on Net Operating Revenue, as defined by the SIPC By Laws Article VI, for the first half of each fiscal year. … Continue reading SIPC 6 Assessment (Fiscal year ending October 31, 2020)
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 2020)
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 3/31/2020)
SIFMA sponsors Quarterly Conferences. Conferences feature leading experts with working knowledge of the theory as well as the practical application of each issue. In an afternoon, a member can attend … Continue reading SIFMA – Quarterly 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 … Continue reading Monthly Net Capital Computation (Month ending 5/31/2020)
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 5/31/19)
Members of SIPC are required to pay an assessment on Net Operating Revenue as defined by the SIPC By Laws Article VI. The SIPC 7 General Assessment Reconciliation is to … Continue reading SIPC 7 Assessment (Fiscal year ending April 30, 2020)
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 4/30/2020)
Members of SIPC are required to pay an assessment on Net Operating Revenue, as defined by the SIPC By Laws Article VI, for the first half of each fiscal year. … Continue reading SIPC 6 Assessment (Fiscal year ending November 30, 2020)
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 Quarterly Form G-37 Disclosure Submission Period Opens
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 FINRA Market Early Close – Day before Independence Day (1 p.m. early close)
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 FINRA Market Holiday – Independence Day
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 2020)
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 … Continue reading Monthly Net Capital Computation (Month ending 6/30/2020)