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)
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 Q3 2018
Firms may begin to submit post-dated Forms BDW and ADV-W, which must be dated 12/31/18.
The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") is proposing amendments to rules for nationally recognized statistical rating organizations ("NRSROs") under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act"). The amendments would … Continue reading SEC Request for Comments: Amendments to Rules for Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations
FINRA requests comment from member firms and other interested parties on enhancements to the Securities Industry Continuing Education Program (CE Program) under consideration by the Securities Industry/Regulatory Council on Continuing … Continue reading FINRA Requests Comment on Enhancements Under Consideration by the Securities Industry/Regulatory Council on Continuing Education
FINRA’s Anti-Money Laundering (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 … Continue reading FINRA Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Half-Day Seminar – Boca Raton
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 senior … Continue reading 2018 FINRA Small Firm Conference
Web CRD and IARD are unavailable Nov. 10 as Preliminary Statements are generating.
FINRA requests comment on a proposal to expand the summary firm data relating to over-the-counter (OTC) equity trading that FINRA publishes on its website by (1) publishing on a one-month … Continue reading FINRA Requests Comment on a Proposal to Expand OTC Equity Trading Volume Data Published on FINRA’s Website
PRELIMINARY Statements are available through E-Bill.
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
The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") is reopening the comment period and requesting additional comment (including potential modifications to proposed rule language) on the following: proposed amendments and new rules … Continue reading SEC Request for Comment: Requirements for Security-Based Swap Dealers and Major Security-Based Swap Participants and Capital Requirements for Broker-Dealers
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 10/31/2018)
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 10/31/2018)
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 September 30, 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 10-31-2018
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 released a white paper outlining recent regulatory technology (RegTech) developments within the securities industry and potential opportunities and implications these technologies may have for broker-dealers. FINRA highlights five areas … Continue reading FINRA Requests Comments: Technology Based Innovations for Regulatory Compliance ( “RegTech”)
The SEC is proposing amendments to the financial disclosure requirements for guarantors and issuers of guaranteed securities registered or being registered, and issuers’ affiliates whose securities collateralize securities registered or being … Continue reading SEC Requests Comments: Financial Disclosures about Guarantors and Issuers of Guaranteed Securities and Affiliates Whose Securities Collateralize a Registrant’s Securities
During the meeting, FINRA surveillance and examination staff will discuss regulatory priorities and recent findings. To register, please click on the link below and follow the detailed instructions. You will … Continue reading FINRA Options Industry Regulatory Conference
FINRA published Information Notice 12/4/18 describing changes to the Contrary Exercise Advice ("CEA," also known as "Expiring Exercise Declaration" or "EED") cut-off time for options that expire on December 5, … Continue reading National Day of Mourning
FINRA is hosting a CTCI migration conference call on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, 2-3 p.m. Eastern Time, to discuss the upcoming migration. Effective Feb. 3, 2020, FIX will be the … Continue reading FINRA CTCI migration conference call
The New York Region Member Forum is a half-day event designed to provide financial professionals associated with FINRA member firms in the New York Region the opportunity to engage in … Continue reading FINRA New York Region Member Forum
FINRA is conducting a Special Election to fill a Small Firm Vacancy on the National Adjudicatory Council. Petitions for candidacy are due December 13, 2018. Any eligible individual who obtains … Continue reading FINRA Special Election – National Adjudicatory Council
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
Deadline for receipt of Preliminary Statement payments. Firms with sufficient monies in their Flex-Funding Account will have funds automatically transferred to their Renewal Account to cover total renewal fees owed. … Continue reading Annual Firm Renewals -Deadline on Payments for Preliminary Renewal Statements