FINRA Rule Start Date: NASD Rule 3040 now FINRA Rule 3280

Rule change to adopt NASD Rule 3040 (Private Securities Transactions of an Associated Person) as FINRA Rule 3280 (Private Securities Transactions of an Associated Person) in the consolidated FINRA rulebook without any substantive changes. FINRA also proposes to update cross-references within other FINRA rules accordingly.

Deadline to register for NSCP Annual Conference

Gaylord National Harbor Resort & Convention Center 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD, United States

September 22, 2015 is the last day to register for the National Society of Compliance Professional's Annual National Conference. Click here to register and get more information.

2015 OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) Fall Symposium

Walter E. Washington Event Center 801 Mount Vernon Place NW, Washington, D.C., United States

The 2015 OFAC Fall Symposium will be held in Washington, DC on September 22, 2015. The symposium will provide a comprehensive review of current U.S. economic sanctions. It will include presentations on OFAC regulations, as well as targeted reviews of sanctions concerns for new and updated OFAC-administered programs.

FINRA Half-Day Compliance Boot Camp: Seattle

Union Square Conference Center Suite 5121/5122 601 Union Street, 51st Floor , Seattle, WA, United States

FINRA Half-day Compliance Boot Camp focuses on basic regulatory requirements and compliance responsibilities. Participants are required to complete approximately three hours of assigned pre-course readings and online coursework prior to attending the session. Pre-course work is assigned and distributed approximately one week before the session. This course is designed for compliance professionals who are new to the role or those looking to reinforce their understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance responsibilities.

FINRA Half-Day Compliance Boot Camp: New York

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

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

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)

FINRA Revises the Series 4 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 the examinations cover. Based on this review process, FINRA has revised the Registered Options Principal (Series 4) examination program. The changes are reflected in … Continue reading FINRA Revises the Series 4 Examination Program

Volcker Rule Seminar

SIFMA Conference Center New York City, NY, United States

SIFMA’s Volcker Rule Seminar, on September 30th at the SIFMA Conference Center in New York City, will bring together experts from the industry, government and law firms to discuss the current compliance and enforcement issues post the July 21st compliance date.

MSRB to Raise Annual and Initial Fees

The MSRB’s current fee for initial registration under Rule A-12 is $100, an amount that has not been changed since its inception in 1975. During its fee review, the MSRB Board concluded that an increase in the initial registration fee from $100 to $1,000 was reasonable to help defray a significant portion of the administrative and operational costs associated with processing an initial registration.

Effective Date of MSRB Fee Increase

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) announced in Regulatory Notice 2015-13 that it will be raising the fees assessed to its registrants (brokers, dealers, and municipal securities dealers (collectively "dealers") and municipal advisors (collectively "regulated entities"), effective October 1, 2015.

2016 FINRA Annual Conference: Special Discounted Registration Rate

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

Interested in getting a discounted registration rate on the 2016 FINRA Annual Conference May 23-25, 2016? FINRA is offering discounts for those who meet requirements before Oct. 1. The special discounted rate for the first 100 in-person registrants is non-refundable. For all other registration categories, a full refund—less a $150 processing fee—will be granted to … Continue reading 2016 FINRA Annual Conference: Special Discounted Registration Rate

2015 SILA National Education Conference

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center 2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville, United States

SILA National Education Conference, walk with us and get inspired by innovative ideas of how to move insurance licensing and securities registration issues

FINRA Advertising Regulation Conference

Renaissance Washington D.C. Hotel 999 Ninth Street, NW, Washington, D.C., DC, United States

Attend this event to hear about proposed changes and new developments involving the communications rules. Also, gain practical guidance on the advertising standards from industry and FINRA experts. Discounted registration rates are available through September 16.

Women in Asset Management

SIFMA Conference Center New York City, NY, United States

Speakers will share their experience and perspectives on how women can best position themselves to identify opportunities emerging from changes in regulation and technology, and insights on how to carve out leadership roles within an evolving Asset Management industry. The event will also highlight the role of mentorship and sponsorship as well as best practices … Continue reading Women in Asset Management

SIFMA’s Senior Investors Forum

SIFMA Conference Center New York City, NY, United States

SIFMA’s Senior Investors Forum: Serving the Needs of Our Aging Investors brings together advisors, regulators, compliance officers, attorneys and academic experts to discuss the innovative practices in place to ensure our aging clients are properly protected against those seeking to part them from their hard-earned savings and rob them of their retirement security. Currently, Americans … Continue reading SIFMA’s Senior Investors Forum

SIFMA Global Tax Reporting Symposium

SIFMA Conference Center New York City, NY, United States

The SIFMA Global Tax Reporting Symposium, providing in-depth perspective on financial services reporting and withholding in today’s global marketplace, will bring together industry and government experts to discuss three evolving tax compliance regimes: FATCA: Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act CRS: OECD Common Reporting Standard Section 871(m) of the Internal Revenue Code The symposium will explore … Continue reading SIFMA Global Tax Reporting Symposium

National Cybersecurity Symposium

On October 21 and 22, 2015, the FBI, U.S. Secret Service (USSS) and the Department of the Treasury will host open houses at locations across the country to enhance collaboration between the financial services sector and federal law enforcement entities on cybersecurity. Session attendees will gain further insight into the capabilities of the FBI and USSS, a better understanding of cybersecurity threats and information about how to incorporate collaboration with law enforcement into internal incident response plans.

Comment Period Ends: Proposal to Amend FINRA Rule 8312

The SEC has requests comment on a proposal to amend FINRA Rule 8312 (FINRA BrokerCheck Disclosure) to reduce the 15-day waiting period for the release of information reported on Form U5 (Uniform Termination Notice for Securities Industry Registration) through BrokerCheck. The comment period expires October 22, 2015.

Net Capital Computation (Month ending 09/30/2015)

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.

Comment Period Ends: Proposal to Amend FINRA Rule 0150

The SEC requested comments on a proposal to amend FINRA Rule 0150 (Application of Rules to Exempted Securities Except Municipal Securities) so that FINRA Rule 2121 (Fair Prices and Commissions) and its Supplementary Material .01 and .02, which govern mark-ups and commissions, will apply to transactions in, and business activities relating to, exempted securities that are government securities. The comment period expires October 27, 2015.

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)

NSCP: National Society of Compliance Professionals

Gaylord National Harbor Resort & Convention Center 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD, United States

You are invited to attend the NSCP's annual National Conference  for the most comprehensive educational offering within the financial services industry covering over 80 topics, encompassing broker-dealer, investment adviser, investment company, municipal advisor and private fund/hedge fund compliance issues.   The workshops, labs and roundtable discussions are all led by experienced industry veterans who focus on the practical … Continue reading NSCP: National Society of Compliance Professionals

Amendments to Trace Reports Require Firms to Identify Transactions with Non-Member Affiliates in TRACE Trade Reports – Effective Date

Amendments to the TRACE reporting rules were approved by the SEC to the to permit FINRA to implement a new contra-party type for use by firms in identifying transactions with non-member affiliates. The amendment also requires firms to separately identify transactions with non-member affiliates that occur within the same day, at the same price and … Continue reading Amendments to Trace Reports Require Firms to Identify Transactions with Non-Member Affiliates in TRACE Trade Reports – Effective Date

Effective Date – New FINRA Rules for Cease & Desist Orders

The SEC approved amendments to FINRA rules for Cease & Desist Orders. The new rules and amendments lower the evidentiary standard to impose a temporary cease and desist order (TCDO); created a new expedited proceeding for repeated failures to comply with a TCDO or a permanent cease and desist order (PCDO); harmonized the provisions governing how documents are served in temporary cease and desist and expedited proceedings; clarified FINRA’s authority to impose a PCDO; and ease FINRA’s administrative burden in temporary cease and desist proceedings. The amendments become effective on November 2, 2015.

Comments Period Ends: Proposal to Merge FINRA Dispute Resolution Subsidiaries

The SEC comment period ends November 3, 2015 on FINRA's proposal to merge its dispute resolution subsidiaries, FINRA Dispute Resolution, Inc. into and with its regulatory subsidiary, FINRA Regulation, Inc. FINRA's existing dispute resolution program would continue to operate as a separate department within FINRA Regulation, and would be referred to as the Office of Dispute Resolution.

FINRA Files Rule with SEC for Authority to Designate Firms for Mandatory Participation in FINRA’s Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Testing

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

As required by Regulation Systems Compliance and Integrity (Regulation SCI), FINRA has adopted new Rule 4380 related to mandatory member firm participation in business continuity and disaster recovery (BC/DR) testing. The new rule authorizes FINRA to designate firms that must participate in FINRA’s BC/DR testing under Regulation SCI, which will be conducted once per year. … Continue reading FINRA Files Rule with SEC for Authority to Designate Firms for Mandatory Participation in FINRA’s Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Testing

SIFMA Annual Meeting 2015

The Ritz Carlton 1150 22nd Street, N.W., Washington, District of Columbia, DC, United States

Leaders of the financial services industry will gather in the nation’s capital at the 2015 SIFMA Annual Meeting: The Capital Markets Conference to discuss  challenges and the ways the industry can continue to drive capital formation, job creation and economic growth. Click here for registration information.  

FINRA Small Firm Conference

Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows 101 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA

The Small Firm Conference focuses on small firms’ practices and tips for complying with FINRA rules. Each session begins with a FINRA staff member highlighting key requirements of a rule, and then small firm panelists provide a step-by-step approach for complying with that particular rule.

Dissemination of Qualified Trade Reporting

Effective November 16, 2015, over-the-counter transactions in NMS stocks that are reported to FINRA as qualified contingent trades (QCTs) will be identified as such for purposes of public dissemination. This change affects dissemination only; firms are not required to change the way they report QCTs to FINRA.

2016 Renewals: B-D, IA – Firm, Agent & Branch

FINRA advises FINRA-registered firms that failure to remit full payment of their Preliminary Statements to FINRA by December 18, 2015, may cause the firm to become ineligible to do business in the jurisdictions where it is registered, effective January 1, 2016. FINRAregistered firms will also be subject to a late fee if payment is not received by December 18, 2015.

Comment Period Ends: FINRA’s Funding Portal Rules

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

The SEC requested comment on FINRA's proposal to adopt Funding Portal Rules 100, 110, 200, 300, 800, 900 and 1200 (collectively, the "Funding Portal Rules") and related forms that would apply to SEC-registered funding portals that become FINRA members pursuant to the JOBS Act and the SEC's Regulation Crowdfunding. The proposal would also adopt new FINRA Rule 4518 (Notification to FINRA in Connection with the JOBS ACT) in the FINRA rulebook. The comment period expires November 18, 2015.

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 she has provided prior written notice to the member firm. Registered persons may not engage in the activity until they receive written permission from the member firm. The firm should complete the review of the outside business activities of all associated persons for each month.

Comment Period Ends: Proposed FINRA Rules Relating to Financial Exploitation of Seniors and Other Vulnerable Adults

FINRA seeks comment on proposed rules addressing the financial exploitation of seniors and other vulnerable adults. FINRA is proposing: (1) amendments to FINRA Rule 4512 (Customer Account Information) to require firms to make reasonable efforts to obtain the name of and contact information for a trusted contact person for a customer’s account; and (2) the adoption of new FINRA Rule 2165 (Financial Exploitation of Specified Adults) to permit qualified persons of firms to place temporary holds on disbursements of funds or securities from the accounts of specified customers where there is a reasonable belief of financial exploitation of these customers.

Effective Date: Amendments to Require Firms to Report Transactions in TRACE-Eligible Securities As Soon As Practicable

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

The SEC approved amendments to the Trade Reporting and Compliance Engine (TRACE) rules to codify that firms are required to report transactions in TRACE-eligible securities that are subject to dissemination as soon as practicable following the time of execution of the transaction. The amendment will become effective on November 30, 2015.The amended rule text is available in the online FINRA Manual.

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.  

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