FINRA Half Day Compliance Boot Camp 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 … Continue reading FINRA Compliance Boot Camp – Jericho, New York
The SIFMA Internal Auditors Society (IAS) Annual Conference will examine how Securities Industry audit, risk management and compliance leaders are responding to global challenges including geopolitical, economic, technology, cyber threats … Continue reading SIFMA Internal Auditors Society (IAS) Annual Conference
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 and SSOI Filing (Quarter ending 09/30/2016)
Firms are required to file Form Custody pursuant to SEA Rule 17a-5(a)(5).
The Supplemental Inventory Schedule (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 of the end of the FOCUS or FOGS reporting period, unless the firm has (1) a minimum dollar net capital or liquid capital requirement of less than $100,000; or (2) inventory positions consisting only of money market mutual funds.6 A firm with inventory positions consisting only of money market mutual funds must affirmatively indicate through the eFOCUS system that no SIS filing is required for the reporting period.
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 09/30/2016)
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 Reporting Requirement
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)
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)
SIFMA’s Listed Options Symposium is a New York City event that brings together industry leaders representing retail, market makers and institutional participants, as well as exchange and regulatory experts. Join … Continue reading SIFMA’s Listed Options Symposium
The 2016 FINRA 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 … Continue reading 2016 FINRA Small Firm Conference
FINRA Rule 2273 (Educational Communication Related to Recruitment Practices and Account Transfers) becomes effective November 11, 2016. The rule establishes an obligation to deliver an educational communication in connection with … Continue reading Effective Date – FINRA Rule 2273
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
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 10/31/2016)
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 Supplemental Inventory Schedule (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 of the end of the FOCUS or FOGS reporting period, unless the firm has (1) a minimum dollar net capital or liquid capital requirement of less than $100,000; or (2) inventory positions consisting only of money market mutual funds.6 A firm with inventory positions consisting only of money market mutual funds must affirmatively indicate through the eFOCUS system that no SIS filing is required for the reporting period.
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
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 11/30/2016)
The Supplemental Inventory Schedule (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 of the end of the FOCUS or FOGS reporting period, unless the firm has (1) a minimum dollar net capital or liquid capital requirement of less than $100,000; or (2) inventory positions consisting only of money market mutual funds.6 A firm with inventory positions consisting only of money market mutual funds must affirmatively indicate through the eFOCUS system that no SIS filing is required for the reporting period.
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 … Continue reading Quarterly GASB Accounting Support Fee
Retrieve your Firm’s Final Renewal Statement Beginning January 3, 2017, firms can review Final Statements by logging onto E-Bill. Firms can also retrieve their renewal reports through Web CRD/IARD. You … Continue reading FINRA Final Renewal Statements Available
State Securities Board personnel review all applications for the registration of dealers, agents, investment advisers, and investment adviser representatives to ensure that individuals and firms dealing with Texas investors meet … Continue reading Texas Certificates of Registration Available
FINRA's Annual Entitlement User Accounts Certification Process begins on January 9, 2017, and ends February 9, 2017. During this period, Super Account Administrators (SAAs) for firms with more than one … Continue reading FINRA Entitlement User Account Certification Process
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 2016)
Reconcile or Pay your Final Statement Report in writing to FINRA any discrepancies you find on your Final Statement. FINRA must receive this by January 20, 2017. This is also … Continue reading FINRA Final Renewal Statement Due
MSRB Rule G-40 requires all municipal securities dealers and municipal advisors with an MSRB account to update their primary contact information or affirm that the information is correct within 17 … Continue reading MSRB Update of Primary Contact Information (MSRB G-40)
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 and SSOI Filing (Quarter ending 12/31/2016)
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 12/31/2016)
Firms are required to file Form Custody pursuant to SEA Rule 17a-5(a)(5).
Annual Verification Due As a reminder, Rule 4517 requires firms to complete an annual verification of their FCS contact information within the first 17 business days of each calendar year. … Continue reading FINRA Contact System Due Date
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) (Q4 2016)
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 … Continue reading MSRB Rule G-37 Quarterly Reporting Requirement
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 12/31/2016)
FINRA's Annual Entitlement User Accounts Certification Process begins on January 9, 2017, and ends February 9, 2017. During this period, Super Account Administrators (SAAs) for firms with more than one … Continue reading Due: FINRA’s Annual Entitlement Account Certification Process
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 01/31/2017)
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)
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 1/31/2017)
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 12/31/2017)
Members of SIPC are required to pay an assessment of .0025 of SIPC Net Operating Revenue as defined by the SIPC By Laws Article VI. The SIPC 7 General Assessment … Continue reading SIPC Assessments (Year ending December 31, 2016 SIPC 7)
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
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 02/28/2017)
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 2/28/2017)
FINRA’s 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 … Continue reading FINRA Diversity Summit
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 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 … Continue reading Quarterly GASB Accounting Support Fee
The Personnel Assessment and Gross Income Assessment (“GIA”) is designed to stabilize revenues used to support FINRA’s regulatory activities. The GIA is based on a member firm’s gross revenues and … Continue reading Personnel Assessment and Gross Income Assessment
FINRA member firms that have an obligation to report over-the-counter secondary market transactions in eligible equity and fixed income securities must submit their transaction reports to the appropriate FINRA facility … Continue reading FINRA Updates the Transparency Services Participant Agreement
The SEC has approved FINRA’s proposed rule change to adopt a new, consolidated rule governing accounts opened or established by associated persons at firms other than the firm at which … Continue reading Effective Date of FINRA Rule 3210
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 January 31, 2017)
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved FINRA’s rule set for firms that meet the definition of “capital acquisition broker” (CAB) and that elect to be governed under this rule … Continue reading SEC Approves FINRA’s Capital Acquisition Broker (CAB) Rules
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 December 2017 compliance deadline for FINRA’s margin collection requirements for TBAs and other Agency MBS is fast approaching. Join SIFMA for a Securitization Spotlight Session on April 19 to review … Continue reading FINRA Rule 4210 Implementation
Examine Key Issues Affecting the North American Capital Markets Join co-hosts, SIFMA and the Investment Industry Association of Canada (IIAC), at the 5th annual Canada-U.S. Securities Summit on April 20 … Continue reading Canada-U.S. Securities Summit
Global Finance Forum - Capital Markets, Growth, and the Economy of tomorrow In conjunction with IMF-World Bank spring meetings, this open-press capital markets forum will feature armchair conversations with leading policymakers … Continue reading Global Finance Forum
Join the Operations & Technology Society for their first town hall webinar of 2017! All members of CAS, CAT, CMS and SOS are welcome.
FINRA will conduct a special meeting of large member firms on or about Friday, May 19, 2017, to elect one individual to fill a vacant Large Firm Governor seat on … Continue reading Special Election to Fill FINRA Large Firm Governor Vacancy
FINRA Rule 4524 requires each member firm to file a Supplemental Statement of Income (“SSOI”) within 20 business days after the end of each calendar quarter via the FINRA Gateway. … Continue reading Quarterly SSOI Supplemental FOCUS Information (Quarter ending 03/31/2017)
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 3/31/2017)
SIFMA Equity Market Structure Conference is a one-stop resource for updates from the industry’s leading experts on today’s markets and the ever-evolving regulatory framework that guides them. Join equity market … Continue reading SIFMA Equity Market Structure Conference
SIFMA’s Fixed Income Market Structure Seminar brings together market participants and policymakers to discuss the latest regulatory and market developments in the fixed income markets. This half-day discussion will address … Continue reading SIFMA Fixed Income Market Structure Seminar
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)
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
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)
Proposed Rule Change to Adopt Consolidated FINRA Registration Rules, Restructure the Representative-Level Qualification Examination Program and Amend the Continuing Education Requirements Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) is filing with … Continue reading FINRA to Restructure Continuing Education Requirements and Qualification Exams
SEC Rule 17a-5(d) requires that FINRA member firms to file an Annual Audited Report electronically with FINRA through the firm Gateway and with the SEC (main office and regional office) … Continue reading Annual Audit Filing Due Date ( Period Ending 02/28/2017)
On May 2, SIFMA invites you for their second Regional Senior Investor Protection Workshop in Philadelphia, PA. Following the success of their first event last fall, this interactive program provides … Continue reading SIFMA Senior Investor Protection Regional Workshop
FINRA is asking for comments regarding its recently announced new initiative to evaluate various aspects of its operations and programs to identify opportunities to more effectively further its mission. As … Continue reading FINRA Requests Comments to improve Engagement Programs
Whether your focus in Operations is Leadership Management, Information Technology, Risk Management, Legal and Compliance, or Clearance and Settlement, SIFMA's Operations Conference and Exhibition delivers a comprehensive program tailored to the … Continue reading SIFMA’s 44th Annual Operations Conference and Exhibition 2017
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 … Continue reading FINRA District 6 Dallas – District Compliance Events
Registration is now open for the 2017 FINRA Annual Conference. Join leaders of firms of all sizes, securities attorneys, government officials, FINRA senior leaders and representatives from other securities regulators … Continue reading 2017 FINRA Annual Conference
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 … Continue reading District 5 New Orleans – District Compliance Events
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
This class is designed for staff at broker-dealer firms and/or service providers that are new to reporting Disclosure information in Web CRD or those who want to receive refresher training … Continue reading FINRA Registration and Disclosure Boot Camp
The updated Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) Private Placement Filer Form required by member firms to file offering documents and information pursuant to FINRA Rules 5122 (Private Placements of Securities … Continue reading Effective Date for Use of Updated FINRA Private Placement Filer Form
In an attempt to collect more information on private placement activity, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) has updated the private placement filer form that member firms must use to … Continue reading FINRA Updates Private Placement Filer Form
In accordance with SEC Rule 15c3-1, each broker/dealer registered pursuant to Section 15 of the Act must have evidence of the computation of net capital monthly. That computation should be completed … Continue reading Net Capital Computation (Month ending 04/30/2017)
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 4/30/2017)
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 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 ability of small and large businesses to raise capital efficiently is critical to job creation and economic growth. Broker-dealers play a vital role in helping businesses raise capital through … Continue reading FINRA Requests Comments on Rules Impacting Capital Formation
FINRA seeks comment on proposed amendments to FINRA Rule 5110 (Corporate Financing Rule – Underwriting Terms and Arrangements) to make substantive, organizational and terminology changes to the rule. The proposal … Continue reading FINRA Requests Comment on FINRA Corporate Financing Rule
FINRA seeks comment on proposed amendments to FINRA Rule 2241 (Research Analysts and Research Reports) and FINRA Rule 2242 (Debt Research Analysts and Debt Research Reports) to create a limited … Continue reading FINRA Requests Comment on Equity and Debt Research Rules
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 03/31/2017)
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 … Continue reading FINRA District 7 Atlanta – District Compliance Events
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 … Continue reading District Compliance Meeting: Charlotte, NC – District 7 (Atlanta)
FINRA's 2017 Risk Control Assessment (RCA) survey has been launched. Each firm's executive representative and designated assistant should have received an email linking to their firm's unique RCA survey. The … Continue reading 2017 FINRA Risk Control Assessment ( RCA)
SIFMA's FinTech Conference will bring together innovators and industry leaders to discuss the latest developments in robo advising, robotics, artificial intelligence, machine learning and blockchain experiments – and how these … Continue reading SIFMA FINTECH Conference
The SEC requests comment on FINRA's proposal to amend FINRA Rules 12402 and 12403 of the Code of Arbitration Procedure for Customer Disputes and FINRA Rule 13403 of the Code … Continue reading SEC Code of Arbitration Comment Period
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 … Continue reading FINRA Boot Camp: Chicago, IL – District 8 (Chicago)
Designed for compliance and legal professionals at FINRA member firms, these District Compliance Meetings offer an opportunity to hear about current regulatory issues while engaging in a direct dialogue with FINRA … Continue reading District Compliance Meeting – District 8 (Madison WI)
Designed for compliance and legal professionals at FINRA member firms, these District Compliance Meetings offer an opportunity to hear about current regulatory issues while engaging in a direct dialogue with … Continue reading District Compliance Meeting: Tarrytown, NY – District 9b ( Woodbridge)
FINRA Half Day Compliance Boot Camp 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 … Continue reading FINRA Compliance Boot Camp – San Francisco
FINRA's Transparency Services Department is hosting the third and final installment in its TRACE Reporting of Transactions in U.S. Treasury securities phone-in workshop series. During this one, FINRA staff review … Continue reading Phone-In Workshop: TRACE Reporting of Transactions in U.S. Treasury Securities
On June 9th , the fiduciary rule's amended definition of fiduciary advice will first apply and the BIC Exemption and Principal Transactions Exemption will become available to fiduciary advisers. At … Continue reading DOL’s fiduciary rule’s definitions applied as of June 9th
The SEC requests comment on FINRA's proposal to amend FINRA Rule 7730 (Trade Reporting and Compliance Engine (TRACE)) to reduce the delay period applicable to the Historic Corporate Bond Data … Continue reading SEC Comment Period for FINRA Rule 7730