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→
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→
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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→
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.
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.
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
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→
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.
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→
SR-FINRA-2016-014 Rule change to amend the By-Laws of FINRA’s regulatory subsidiary, FINRA Regulation, Inc., to expand the size of the National Adjudicatory Council (“NAC”) to 15 members, with the number of non-industry members exceeding the number of industry members; lengthen the terms of office of future NAC members to four years; and update the process … Continue reading National Adjudicatory Council Changes→
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→
On June 24, FINRA enhances the Request Manager system, part of the Information Requests tab in Firm Gateway, with a new file upload process. The new file uploader is optimized for Internet Explorer (IE) 10 and up, Chrome, Firefox and Safari. Users with older browsers will still be able to upload files to FINRA but … Continue reading Firm Gateway Information Requests System Enhancement→
FINRA's 2016 Risk Control Assessment (RCA) survey launched earlier this month, when each firm's executive representative was sent an email linking to their firm's unique RCA survey. The RCA is an integral part of FINRA's risk-based examination and surveillance program. FINRA uses it to better understand the risks associated with the business activities in which … Continue reading FINRA 2016 Risk Control Assessment Due→
FINRA New Jersey District Office
581 Main Street - 7th Floor, Woodbridge, NJ, United States
FINRA District 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.
FINRA Dallas District Office
12801 North Central Expressway, Suite 1050, Dallas, TX, United States
FINRA District 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.
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 May 31, 2016)→
The annual meeting of FINRA firms will take place on or about Monday, September 19, 2016, to elect one Small Firm Governor, and one Large Firm Governor to the FINRA Board of Governors (FINRA Board). A formal notice of the meeting, including the precise date, time and location, will be mailed to executive representatives on … Continue reading Petition for Candidacy – FINRA Board of Governors→
FINRA Boca Raton District Office
5200 Town Center Circle Suite 200, Boca Raton, FL, United States
FINRA District 7 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.
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 June 30, 2016)→
Marriott Marquis
901 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., DC, United States
FINRA’s Fixed Income Conference focuses on current market impacts on fixed income, and how regulators and firms are responding. Featured topics include: Evolving Bond Market Structure Key FINRA Regulatory Developments Pricing and Best Execution Requirements View the conference agenda with session descriptions.
The annual meeting of FINRA firms will take place on or about Monday, September 19, 2016, to elect one Small Firm Governor, and one Large Firm Governor to the FINRA Board of Governors (FINRA Board). A formal notice of the meeting, including the precise date, time and location, will be mailed to executive representatives on … Continue reading FINRA Board of Governors Election→
Renaissance Washington D.C. Hotel
999 Ninth Street, NW, Washington, D.C., DC, United States
Over the next 10-plus years, 10,000 Americans will turn 65 every day, with these investors accounting for more than 75 percent of financial assets in the United States. Seniors’ significant assets—and potential cognitive effects of the normal aging process—make them a target for exploitation and irreparable financial loss, even by people they trust. Protecting them … Continue reading FINRA/SIFMA Senior Investor Conference→
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
The Camby Hotel
2401 East Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ, United States
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 rule, and then small firm panelists provide a step-by-step approach for complying with that particular rule. Throughout the event, attendees have the opportunity to discuss … Continue reading 2016 FINRA Small Firm Conference→
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 has a 7 tiered structure with a minimum of $1,200. The Personnel Assessment (“PA”) is based upon a three tiered rate structure: firms with 1 … 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 and are required to complete a participant application agreement before they are given access to the facility. Facilities covered by the FINRA Transparency Services Participation … Continue reading FINRA Updates the Transparency Services Participant Agreement→
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 the FINRA Board of Governors (FINRA Board). A formal notice of the meeting, including the precise date, time and location, will be mailed to executive … Continue reading Special Election to Fill FINRA Large Firm Governor Vacancy→
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 one of the first steps of this initiative, this Notice solicits comment from all interested parties on FINRA’s current engagement programs. In connection with separate … Continue reading FINRA Requests Comments to improve Engagement Programs→
Marriott Marquis
901 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., DC, United States
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 for a three-day event dedicated to the most important issues affecting the securities industry. Reduced rates are available for the first 100 in-person registrants before … Continue reading 2017 FINRA Annual Conference→
The Crescent Club
6075 Poplar Ave., Suite 909, Memphis, TN, United States
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 description below. Date Event Location & Venue Fees Registration May 17, 2017 9 … Continue reading District 5 New Orleans – District Compliance Events→
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 the securities markets, and as a self-regulatory organization (SRO) for broker-dealers, FINRA has a variety of rules, operations and administrative processes that address their capitalraising … 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 is intended to modernize Rule 5110 and to simplify and clarify its provisions. The proposal would retain the primary principle of the rule that no … 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 safe harbor for specified brief, written analysis distributed to eligible institutional investors that comes from sales and trading or principal trading personnel but that may … Continue reading FINRA Requests Comment on Equity and Debt Research Rules→
Charlotte Convention Center
501 S. College Street, Charlotte, NC, United States
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 & Venue Fees Registration May 31, 2017 9 … Continue reading FINRA District 7 Atlanta – District Compliance Events→
FINRA recently announced a new initiative to evaluate various aspects of its operations and programs to identify opportunities to more effectively further its mission. As one of the first steps of this initiative, this Notice solicits comment from all interested parties on FINRA’s current engagement programs. In connection with separate reviews being conducted under this … Continue reading FINRA Requests Comment on Potential Enhancements to Certain Engagement Programs→
FINRA Boca Raton District Office
5200 Town Center Circle Suite 200, Boca Raton, FL, United States
June 20, 2017 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Half-Day Compliance Boot Camp FINRA District Office 5200 Town Center Circle Suite 200 Boca Raton, FL 33486 (561) 443-8000 $195 View More Information and Register Topics: Effective Practices for Working With Senior Investors Cybersecurity
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 the securities markets, and as a self-regulatory organization (SRO) for broker-dealers, FINRA has a variety of rules, operations and administrative processes that address their capital-raising … Continue reading FINRA360 Comment Period Deadline→
FINRA has updated its password requirements for users of systems that participate in FINRA's Entitlement Program. No immediate action is required at this time by users as existing passwords will remain valid; however, any password changed or created on or after July 29, 2017, must adhere to the updated password requirements
The FINRA Investor Education Foundation has awarded fellowships to 50 military spouses seeking to earn their AFC® (Accredited Financial Counselor®) designation to provide military service members and their families one-on-one and group financial counseling and education. Through the 2017 Military Spouse Fellowship Program, Fellows undergo rigorous training, coursework and experiential hours to gain hands-on experience … Continue reading Military Spouses Receive Fellowships→
FINRA Washington, D.C.
1735 K Street, NW, Washington, D.C.
FINRA will conduct its annual meeting of firms on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time in the FINRA Visitors Center, 1735 K Street, NW, in Washington, D.C. The purpose of the meeting is to elect individuals to fill one small firm and one large firm seat on the FINRA Board of Governors … Continue reading FINRA Annual Meeting of Firms→
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.
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.
FINRA must receive full payment of the Preliminary Statement fees by December 18, 2017. If payment is not received by December 18, 2017, FINRA-registered firms will be assessed a Renewal Late Fee. FINRA includes this late fee as part of the Final Statement and calculates the fee as follows: 10 percent of a firm’s cumulative … Continue reading Full payment of FINRA Preliminary Statement Due→
FINRA seeks comments on emerging issues facing the industry, regulatory initiatives, rulemaking proposals, and other areas of regulatory interest. When respondents are no longer in business, recovery of arbitration awards against them often is unavailing. Accordingly, FINRA is proposing to amend the Code of Arbitration Procedure for Customer Disputes (Code) to expand a customer’s options … Continue reading Deadline for Comments on Regulatory Notice 17-33 – Code of Arbitration→
FINRA seeks comments on emerging issues facing the industry, regulatory initiatives, rulemaking proposals, and other areas of regulatory interest. The FINRA Codes of Arbitration and Mediation Procedure permit compensated non-attorneys to represent clients in securities arbitration and mediation subject to certain exceptions. FINRA is conducting a review of the efficacy of continuing to allow such … Continue reading Deadline for Comments on Regulatory Notice 17-34 – Arbitration Procedures→
Effective January 1, 2018, Prometric will be the exclusive vendor delivering FINRA and its client exams. December 31, 2017 will be the last day candidates can take their exam at a Pearson VUE testing center. fter you are enrolled to take an examination, FINRA will post a 120-day window in Web CRD in which you can … Continue reading Pearson Vue – Last Day to Provide FINRA Exams→
FINRA 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 Internet electronic … Continue reading Annual FCS Reporting for 2018→
NASD Rule 2711(i) requires that a senior officer of the broker-dealer attest annually to FINRA electronically through the firm Gateway that the broker-dealer has adopted and implemented written supervisory procedures that are reasonably designed to achieve compliance with the rule's provisions and that the compensation of all research analysts was reviewed and approved and the … Continue reading Annual Attestation for Research Supervisory Procedures NASD Rule 2711(i)→
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 has a 7 tiered structure with a minimum of $1,200. The Personnel Assessment (“PA”) is based upon a three tiered rate structure: firms with 1 … Continue reading Personnel Assessment and Gross Income Assessment→
Costa Mesa Marriot
500 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa, CA, United States
FINRA’s 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 seminar provides demonstrations on using data and publicly available information to supplement compliance reviews of exception reports and alerts generated by automated surveillance systems. The seminars are … Continue reading FINRA AML Half-Day Seminar→
FINRA
9509 Key West Avenue, Rockville, MD, United States
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 reporting tips. The training will offer practical and comprehensive training on disciplinary events and hot topics in the RAD Department. This training session is intended … Continue reading FINRA Registration and Disclosure Boot Camp→
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 March 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) 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 April 30, 2018)→
FINRA
9509 Key West Avenue, Rockville, MD, United States
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 reporting tips. The training will offer practical and comprehensive training on disciplinary events and hot topics in the RAD Department. This training session is intended … Continue reading FINRA Registration and Disclosure Boot Camp→
Boca Raton Marriot
5150 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton, Florida, United States
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 seminar provides demonstrations on using data and publicly available information to supplement compliance reviews of exception reports and alerts generated by automated surveillance systems. The … Continue reading FINRA Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Half-Day Seminar – Boca Raton→
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 where industry participants have most prominently leveraged RegTech innovations: surveillance and monitoring, customer identification and antimoney laundering compliance, regulatory intelligence, reporting and risk management and … Continue reading FINRA Requests Comments: Technology Based Innovations for Regulatory Compliance ( “RegTech”)→
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 have a choice of attending in person or telephonically; you must register to obtain a dial in phone number.
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 only protocol supported for reporting trades to FINRA's TRACE and ORF platforms. Register for the call to learn: the steps that firms will need to … Continue reading FINRA CTCI migration conference call→
Marriott Marquis
901 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., DC, United States
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 key discussions with FINRA New York Regional staff, and connect with industry leaders and peers. The forum also includes thoughtful discussions around the future landscape … 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 the requisite number of valid petitions may be included as a candidate on the ballot by following the petition procedures set forth in FINRA Regulation's … Continue reading FINRA Special Election – National Adjudicatory Council→
Web CRD and IARD are available with complete functionality as of 5 a.m., ET, including submitting form filings and approving registrations. • Overpayments are transferred to firms' Flex-Funding Account. Refund requests should be made from this account through E-Bill. • Final Statements are available for viewing and printing through E-Bill.
DEADLINE for receipt of Final 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. Transfers will be conducted every day until any outstanding renewal assessment is satisfied.
FINRA’s Board of Governors met on Feb. 28 and March 1 in Boca Raton, Florida, where it discussed the organization’s finances, reviewed several significant technology and other capital initiatives, and considered two rulemaking items (described below). The Board also met with staff from FINRA’s Boca Raton District Office, home of the FINRA Securities Helpline for Seniors and … Continue reading FINRA Board of Governors Meeting – February/March 2019→
As a self-regulatory organization, FINRA is uniquely positioned to gain meaningful insights from its members to help ensure FINRA’s regulatory programs are working for everyone. Tasked with maintaining that relationship and keeping an open dialogue is FINRA’s Office of Member Relations and Education. The Member Relations and Education team routinely engages with firms through conferences, … Continue reading FINRA Podcast – Member Relations & Education: Making Regulation Smarter→
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 basis. A firm that claims the de minimus exception must affirmatively indicate through the eFOCUS system that no filing is required for the reporting period. … Continue reading Form OBS Quarterly filing due for Q1 2019 ( March 31, 2019)→
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 03/31/2019)→
Marriot Marquis, Washington D.C.
901 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States
The Annual Conference provides the opportunity for practitioners, peers and regulators to exchange ideas on today's most timely compliance and regulatory topics. The conference offers industry professionals a variety of sessions related to current trends in technology, cybersecurity, risk management and much more.
Marriot Marquis, Washington D.C.
901 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States
The Annual Conference provides the opportunity for practitioners, peers and regulators to exchange ideas on today's most timely compliance and regulatory topics. The conference offers industry professionals a variety of sessions related to current trends in technology, cybersecurity, risk management and much more.
The Annual Conference provides the opportunity for practitioners, peers and regulators to exchange ideas on today's most timely compliance and regulatory topics. The conference offers a broad range of topics including regulatory compliance, risk management, crypto asset developments, trends and threats in financial crimes and the evolution of branch office inspections, among others.
