Effective Date: Amendment to Short Interest Reporting (Regulatory Notice 12-38)

In Regulatory Notice 12-38, FINRA advised memebership that the SEC approved amendments to FINRA Rule 4560 (Short-Interest Reporting). The amendments: (1) codify the requirement that member firms report only “gross” short interest existing in each proprietary and customer account (rather than net positions across accounts); (2) clarify that member firms’ short-interest reports must reflect only those … Continue reading Effective Date: Amendment to Short Interest Reporting (Regulatory Notice 12-38)

Effective Date: Enhanced Electronic Blue Sheet Submissions

FINRA and the other ISG‐interested members have extended the effective date for compliance with certain new data elements identified in Regulatory Notice 12‐36 to May 1, 2013. The Order Execution Time field must be added to the EBS format by November 30, 2012, as currently required, but it is not required to be populated for … Continue reading Effective Date: Enhanced Electronic Blue Sheet Submissions

Effective Date of FINRA Rule 5123 – Private Placement of Securities

FINRA announced in Regulatory Notice 12-40 that the SEC has approved new FINRA Rule 5123 to require each FINRA member firm that sells an issuer’s securities in a private placement, subject to certain exemptions, to file with FINRA a copy of any private placement memorandum, term sheet or other offering document the firm used within … Continue reading Effective Date of FINRA Rule 5123 – Private Placement of Securities

District Compliance Meeting – District 9A (Philadelphia)

This FINRA District Compliance Conference is located at the FINRA DC Headquarters Visitors Center. For more information, click on Topics and or Registration. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration closes one business day prior to each program. On-site registrations are provided on a space-available basis and payment must be made … Continue reading District Compliance Meeting – District 9A (Philadelphia)

NASD Rule 3050 Transactions for Associated Persons

In accordance with NASD Conduct Rule 3050, all associated persons shall be required to notify the member firm of the existence of any and all securities accounts maintained by the associated person with any foreign or domestic brokerage firm, bank, investment adviser or other financial institution. Further, all associated persons shall be required to notify … Continue reading NASD Rule 3050 Transactions for Associated Persons

NASD Rule 3040 Private Securities Transactions of an Associated Person

Pursuant to NASD Rule 3040 no associated person of the Company shall participate in a private securities transaction without first obtaining the prior written approval of the member firm. If the Company approves a person’s participation in a private securities transaction, the Company will record the transaction on its books and records The firm should … Continue reading NASD Rule 3040 Private Securities Transactions of an Associated Person

Deadline to Submit Form Filings

Final form filings must be submitted by 6 PM EST via Web CRD/IARD and electronic funds transfers must be submitted by 3PM.

Monthly Net Capital Computation (Month ending 11/30/12)

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.

Monthly & Fifth’ FOCUS IIA Filings (Month ending 11/30/12)

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 A-5 within 17 business days after the end of the month. The fifth FOCUS filing is required for every broker or dealer who does not carry … Continue reading Monthly & Fifth’ FOCUS IIA Filings (Month ending 11/30/12)

Final Renewal Statement Availability

Final Renewal Statements will be available online in Web CRD/IARD. If you have a renewal overpayment. it will be automatically transferred to your daily account in conjunction with year-end renewal processing. Refund requests are made from this account.

FINRA Rule 4530/Customer Complaint Filing Due Dates (Q4 2012)

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 of the month following the calendar quarter in which customer complaints are received by the member. For the purposes of this paragraph, "customer" includes any … Continue reading FINRA Rule 4530/Customer Complaint Filing Due Dates (Q4 2012)

Firm Element Continuing Education Plan 2012 FINRA Rule 1250

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 Firm Element Continuing Education Plan 2012 FINRA Rule 1250

NASD Rule 3050 Transactions for Associated Persons

In accordance with NASD Conduct Rule 3050, all associated persons shall be required to notify the member firm of the existence of any and all securities accounts maintained by the associated person with any foreign or domestic brokerage firm, bank, investment adviser or other financial institution. Further, all associated persons shall be required to notify … Continue reading NASD Rule 3050 Transactions for Associated Persons

NASD Rule 3040 Private Securities Transactions of an Associated Person

Pursuant to NASD Rule 3040 no associated person of the Company shall participate in a private securities transaction without first obtaining the prior written approval of the member firm. If the Company approves a person’s participation in a private securities transaction, the Company will record the transaction on its books and records The firm should … Continue reading NASD Rule 3040 Private Securities Transactions of an Associated Person

Quarterly FOCUS Part llA Filings (Quarter ending 12/31/12)

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.

Monthly Net Capital Computation (Month ending 12/31/12)

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.

Annual FCS Reporting for 2012

FINRA Rule 1160 requires 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 be a member of senior management and a registered principal of the firm. In addition, the executive representative is required to maintain an … Continue reading Annual FCS Reporting for 2012

Disclosure of Order Routing Practices (SEC Rule 606-Formally Rule 11Ac1-6) (Q4 2012)

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-Formally Rule 11Ac1-6) (Q4 2012)

Final Renewal Statement- Amount Due

Final Renewal Statements reflect year-end registration approvals for NASD broker/dealers. The payment for registrations which exceeded the preliminary payment amount requires additional fees paid in full to NASD by February 1, 2013. Firms may submit an online Renewal payment by accessing the Web CRD/IARD E-Pay

Effective Date: New FINRA Rule 2210 Communication with the Public

FINRA has reorganized the rules regarding communication with the public with the introduction of FINRA Rule 2210 (“Rule”) effective February 4, 2013. The Rule has eliminated the categories of advertisement, sales literature, independently prepared reprint and public appearance and replaced the categories with institutional communication, retail communication and correspondence. The Firm should commence its supervisory … Continue reading Effective Date: New FINRA Rule 2210 Communication with the Public

SIFMA Social Media Seminar

The full day seminar will be in San Francisco.  The Seminar features in-depth panels on marketing, business and practitioner experience with social media, as well as practical advice on the legal and compliance issues faced by the expanding use of interactive technology for business purposes. For more infromation, click link.

2013 FINRA Annual Conference

The 2013 FINRA Annual Conference will be held the Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel, located in Washington, DC.  The conference fees include receptions on Monday and Tuesday, continental breakfasts on Tuesday and Wednesday, lunches on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, refreshment breaks, attendance to all sessions and conference materials. FINRA will publish the agenda in January 2013, but for an … Continue reading 2013 FINRA Annual Conference

FINRA Institute at Wharton – Week I

The FINRA Institute at Wharton CRCP program, which is delivered through the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, provides compliance, legal and regulatory professionals with an in-depth understanding of the foundation, theory and practical application of securities laws and regulation. The Week I Program is meant to provide a foundation, leveraged from case studies … Continue reading FINRA Institute at Wharton – Week I

Net Capital Computation (Month ending 07/31/2013)

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 (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)

District 6 (Dallas) 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. Date Event Location and Venue Fees Registration September 4, 2013 1:30 … Continue reading District 6 (Dallas) Compliance Meeting

MSRB Files with SEC Revised Amendments to MSRB Rules on Retail Order Periods

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) today filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission revised amendments to MSRB Rule G-8, Rule G-11 and Rule G-32 on retail order periods.   The revised amendments are in response to comments received by the SEC on the MSRB’s original rule filing, which aimed to address concerns that new … Continue reading MSRB Files with SEC Revised Amendments to MSRB Rules on Retail Order Periods

MSRB 529 Seminar & Conference

529 'Essentials' Seminar / September 9, 2013 529 Conference/ September 10-11, 2013 JW Marriott, Orlando Building off of the exceptional foundation that Joe Hurley and SavingforCollege.com have established over the past 10+ years, the 529 Conference 2013 − under the helm of Paul Curley of Strategic Insight's 529 practice area and the editors of PLANADVISER magazine … Continue reading MSRB 529 Seminar & Conference

Government Financial Hearing entitled “The Fed Turns 100: Lessons Learned over a Century of Central Banking”

The Commitee on Financial Services Wednesday, September 11 @2:30PM Monetary Policy and Trade Chairman Jeb Hensarling Click here for the Committee Memorandum. Witness List Dr. Allan H. Meltzer, Professor of Political Economy, Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University Dr. Marvin Goodfriend, friends of Allan Meltzer, Professor of Economics, Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon … Continue reading Government Financial Hearing entitled “The Fed Turns 100: Lessons Learned over a Century of Central Banking”

FINRA Issues New Investor Alert: Private Placements

FINRA Issues New Investor Alert: Private Placements—Evaluate the Risks Before Placing Them in Your Portfolio WASHINGTON—The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) issued a new investor alert to caution investors that investing in private placements is risky and can tie up their money for a long time. A private placement is an offering of a company's securities … Continue reading FINRA Issues New Investor Alert: Private Placements

Net Capital Computation ( Month ending 08/31/2013)

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.

38th Bond Attorney’s Workshop

38th Bond Attorneys' Workshop Sep 25–27, 2013 Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers Chicago, Illinois For registration information and workshop highlights: http://www.nabl.org/education/event/bond-attorney-workshop   STAY ON TOP OF BEST PRACTICES AND NEW DEVELOPMENTS Will there be tax reform this year or next?  What is the SEC telling us we must do?  How do I understand and use … Continue reading 38th Bond Attorney’s Workshop

SIFMA Customer Protection and Regulation Overview Luncheon/Webinar

What: Luncheon or may participate in webinar Where: SIFMA Conference Center 120 Broadway, NYC When: September 26, 2013 12:00-2:00 PM This session will feature: An overview of today's Financial Regulations and Customer Protection Market Regulation from the Regulator's Perspective A Dodd-Frank Basic Overview A brief SIFMA introduction and their role today within the regulatoy markets … Continue reading SIFMA Customer Protection and Regulation Overview Luncheon/Webinar

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)

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

SIFMA Compliance & Legal Society Charlotte Regional Seminar

We cordially invite you to attend the SIFMA Compliance & Legal Society Charlotte Regional Seminar to be held at The Ritz-Carlton on September 30th, 2013. This one day seminar will feature presentations by leading securities regulators and industry professionals. Topics Include: Hot Topics In Securities Enforcement Cybersecurity Compliance Framework for Bank Supervision Investment Advisers – … Continue reading SIFMA Compliance & Legal Society Charlotte Regional Seminar

2014 FINRA Annual Conference Registration Information

Mark your calendar and plan to attend the 2014 FINRA Annual Conference to hear the latest regulatory developments and FINRA priorities, and gain practical guidance on compliance issues. Register by October 1 to take advantage of the lowest registration rates that are available to the first 100 in-person registrants. For more information, visit www.finra.org/annualconference

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

Proposed Rule Change to Amend FINRA Rule 5131 (New Issue Allocations and Distributions): Comment Deadlline

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 5131 (New Issue Allocations and Distributions) to allow members to rely on written representations from certain accounts to comply with Rule 5131(b) related to spinning. Please click on the link … Continue reading Proposed Rule Change to Amend FINRA Rule 5131 (New Issue Allocations and Distributions): Comment Deadlline

Nominations Due October 4: SFAB and District Committees

As a reminder, October 4 is the nomination deadline for upcoming elections to fill one seat on the Small Firm Advisory Board and vacancies on FINRA District Committees. The SFAB Election Notice provides details about the election process for New York Region vacancy. The District Committee Election Notice provides details about the seats open for … Continue reading Nominations Due October 4: SFAB and District Committees

FINRA Webinar—Suitability: Findings and Industry Practices

FINRA's next free webinar is on October 8, 2013, at 1 p.m. (ET). During the 60-minute program FINRA staff and industry experts will discuss the implementation of the suitability rule and highlight examination methodology, common findings and effective industry practices for complying with the rule. Visit the FINRA website for more information and to register.

FINRA Half-Day Compliance Boot Camp

Compliance Boot Camps 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 … Continue reading FINRA Half-Day Compliance Boot Camp

NAIPFA Annual Conference

Date: October 9 - 11, 2013 For specific information about the NAIPFA Annual Conference: Annual Conference Packet including Registration Form Annual Conference Registration Form for Non-Municipal Advisor and Non-Sponsor Attendees   The National Association of Independent Public Finance Advisors (NAIPFA) is a professional organization limited to firms that specialize in providing financial advice on bond … Continue reading NAIPFA Annual Conference

FINRA Advertising Regulation Conference

October 10–11, 2013 Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel 999 Ninth Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 FINRA's annual Advertising Regulation Conference provides practical guidance on complying with advertising rules and regulations for communications with the public. Conference sessions address FINRA rules and interpretations as they apply to communications for investment company products, structured products and alternative … Continue reading FINRA Advertising Regulation Conference

FINRA Rule 4530/Customer Complaint Filing Due Dates (Q3 2013)

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 of the month following the calendar quarter in which customer complaints are received by the member. For the purposes of this paragraph, "customer" includes any … Continue reading FINRA Rule 4530/Customer Complaint Filing Due Dates (Q3 2013)

SIFMA Market Structure Conference

The SIFMA Market Structure Conference is the industry's leading event for navigating today's fast, highly-fragmented and complex markets and the regulatory framework that governs them. Join your colleagues as leading experts discuss off-exchange trading venues; the benefits and challenges of electronic trading; identify the steps market participants should take to address the impact of systems … Continue reading SIFMA Market Structure Conference

2013 NSCP National Meeting

Date: October 21 - 23, 2013 What: National Society of Compliance Professionals 2013 National Meeting The Securities Compliance Industry’s Most Comprehensive Educational Meeting: 80+ Topics encompassing Investment Adviser, Broker-Dealer, Private Fund/Hedge Fund and Investment Company issues. When: October 21, 2013 - October 23, 2013   9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. ET Where: Washington Hilton 1919 Connecticut Ave., … Continue reading 2013 NSCP National Meeting

Funding Portal Rules-Comments Requested

FINRA is soliciting public comment on a set of proposed rules—referred to as the Funding Portal Rules-and related forms for SEC—registered funding portals that become FINRA members pursuant to the crowdfunding provisions of the JOBS Act. The comment period expires February 3, 2014. See Regulatory Notice 13-34.

FINRA Requests for Comments: Regulatory Notice 10-1

FINRA seeks comment on a revised proposal to transfer the NASD Rule 1010 Series (Membership Proceedings), with substantive changes, into the Consolidated FINRA Rulebook as the FINRA Rule 1100 Series (Member Application). The revised proposal includes changes in response to comments on the prior proposal set forth in Regulatory Notice 10-01. The proposal also includes … Continue reading FINRA Requests for Comments: Regulatory Notice 10-1

Regulatory Notice 13-3 Securities Industry/Regulatory Council on Continuing Educaion Issues Firm Element Advisory Update

Securities Industry/Regulatory Council on Continuing Education Issues Firm Element Advisory Update The Securities Industry/Regulatory Council on Continuing Education (Council) has released its Fall 2013 Firm Element Advisory (FEA). The Council produces the FEA to identify regulatory and sales practice topics that firms should consider in their Firm Element training plans. Topics updated or added since … Continue reading Regulatory Notice 13-3 Securities Industry/Regulatory Council on Continuing Educaion Issues Firm Element Advisory Update

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)

Regulatory Notice 13-28: FINRA Revises the Series 16 Examination Program

FINRA periodically reviews the content of qualification examinations to determine whether revisions are necessary or appropriate in view of changes—including changes to the laws, rules and regulations—pertaining to the subject matter covered by the examinations. Based on this review process, FINRA has revised the Supervisory Analyst (Series 16) examination program. To find our more information … Continue reading Regulatory Notice 13-28: FINRA Revises the Series 16 Examination Program

New Entitlement Privileges for Web CRD/IARD

Effective October 28, 2013, new entitlement privileges will be added to Web CRD/IARD as additional safeguards to viewing sensitive or confidential data. Please review the entitlement privileges page to learn how these new privileges will impact super account administrators, account administrators and users of Web CRD/IARD.

MSRB Rule A•14 (Annual Fee)

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 fee to the Board of $500, with respect to each fiscal year of the Board in which the broker, dealer, municipal securities dealer, or municipal … Continue reading MSRB Rule A•14 (Annual Fee)

Illinois Renewal for Dealers

Please be advised that if the broker-dealer is registered in the State of Illinois, you will receive (or have received) a 2 page letter from Illinois requesting verification that the Designated Principal on their records is accurate. One page of the document will be the Designation of Principal form, which is required to be edited … Continue reading Illinois Renewal for Dealers

Deadline for FINRA Request for Comment: Notice 10-01

FINRA seeks comment on a revised proposal to transfer the NASD Rule 1010 Series (Membership Proceedings), with substantive changes, into the Consolidated FINRA Rulebook as the FINRA Rule 1100 Series (Member Application). The revised proposal includes changes in response to comments on the prior proposal set forth in Regulatory Notice 10-01. The proposal also includes … Continue reading Deadline for FINRA Request for Comment: Notice 10-01

FINRA Institute at Wharton – Week II

Date: November 10 - 15, 2013 Designed for the high-potential executive, Week II of the FINRA Institute at Wharton program delivers a comprehensive and rigorous course of instruction on the foundation, theory and practical application of securities laws and regulation. The program draws on the expertise of Wharton faculty, senior regulators and industry practitioners and … Continue reading FINRA Institute at Wharton – Week II

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