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. The SSOI is designed to provide FINRA with greater detail regarding firm’s revenue and expenses. http://finra.complinet.com/en/display/display.html?rbid=2403&record_id=14475&element_id=10588&highlight=4524#r14475
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) via mail or overnight carrier not more than 60-calendar days after the date selected for their fiscal year end. The Annual Audit must also be … Continue reading Annual Audit Filing Due Date (Period Ending 08/31/2017)
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 Form G-37 setting forth, in the prescribed format, the following information: (A) for contributions to officials of issuers (other than a contribution made by a … Continue reading MSRB Rule G-37 Quarterly Reporting Deadline
Firms may begin submitting post-dated Form BDW and ADV-W filings via Web CRD/IARD. Registrations terminated by post-dated filings submitted by 11 p.m., Eastern Time (ET), November 10, 2017, do not appear on the firm’s Preliminary Statement. The only allowed date for post-dated filings is December 31, 2017.
Join several hundred of your colleagues at the C&L Society Regional Seminar in New York City on November 2nd at the Marriott Marquis. This one day seminar will feature presentations by leading securities regulators and industry professionals. CLE credits will be offered.
The SIFMA Internal Auditors Society (IAS) Annual Conference will examine how the Internal Audit, Risk Management and Compliance roles are evolving and responding to change and uncertainty on a global level.
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. November 7, 2017 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. AML Half-Day Seminar FINRA Boca Raton District Office 5200 Town Center Circle, Suite 200 Boca … Continue reading FINRA AML Seminar – District 7 – Boca Raton, Florida
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 staff. Location Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, Santa Monica 101 Wilshire Boulevard Santa Monica, CA 90401 Tel: (866) 964-7262 Accomodations A room block has … Continue reading 2017 FINRA Small Firm Conference
Firms may begin submitting post-dated Form BDW and ADV-W filings via Web CRD/IARD. Registrations terminated by post-dated filings submitted by 11 p.m., Eastern Time (ET), November 10, 2017, do not appear on the firm’s Preliminary Statement. The only allowed date for post-dated filings is December 31, 2017.
The SIFMA Compliance & Legal Society will host a breakfast in Chicago on November 10, 2017 at Mesirow Financial. For registration questions, please contact SIFMA Compliance & Legal Society.
The session will cover the life-cycle of a trade from booking through its accounting on books and records. The session will also cover control environments around securities operations and will be aimed at junior Operations and Finance members as a way to show how the trade life cycle relates to regulatory and financial reporting. Pillars … Continue reading SIFMA FMS Fundamental Training Securities Operations
The FINRA Institute at Wharton's Certified Regulatory and Compliance ProfessionalTM (CRCPTM) Program provides a comprehensive core of knowledge on securities regulation and the day-to-day application of those rules and regulations. The program comprises two week-long residential courses that are delivered at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania campus in Philadelphia. Participants benefit from instruction delivered … Continue reading FINRA Institute at Wharton CRCP Program
Firms may begin submitting post-dated Form BDW and ADV-W filings via Web CRD/IARD. Registrations terminated by post-dated filings submitted by 11 p.m., Eastern Time (ET), November 10, 2017, do not appear on the firm’s Preliminary Statement. The only allowed date for post-dated filings is December 31, 2017. Preliminary Statements are available in E-Bill.
Designed for compliance and legal professionals, 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. November, 13 2017 9 a.m. – 2 a.m. AML Half-Day Seminar FINRA New York District … Continue reading FINRA AML Seminar – District 10 – New York
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 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 holiday. http://www.finra.org/AboutFINRA/HolidaySchedule
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 Activities Review
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 holiday. http://www.finra.org/AboutFINRA/HolidaySchedule
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 10/31/2017)
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.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘SEC’’ or ‘‘Commission’’) is adopting an amendment to Rule 146 under Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (‘‘Securities Act’’), to designate certain securities listed, or authorized for listing, on Investors Exchange LLC (‘‘IEX’’ or ‘‘Exchange’’) as covered securities for purposes of Section 18(b) of the Securities … Continue reading SEC Covered Securities Amendment to Rule 146
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) via mail or overnight carrier not more than 60-calendar days after the date selected for their fiscal year end. The Annual Audit must also be … Continue reading Annual Audit Filing Due Date (Period Ending 09/30/2017)
SIFMA’s Listed Options Symposium brings together industry leaders, representing various roles across the market segment, for in-depth discussions on the state of the options market, and the challenges and opportunities facing investors and market participants. Participate in-person in New York City or via webcast.