Notices

Regulatory Notice 26-06 (Mon, 02 Mar 2026)
Arbitration is an important means for resolving disputes involving customers, FINRA member firms and their associated persons. FINRA’s Dispute Resolution Services (DRS) arbitration forum provides a fair and efficient alternative to litigation, promoting investor protection and market integrity.
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Regulatory Notice 26-05 (Fri, 27 Feb 2026)
As part of the FINRA Forward initiative, FINRA has adopted amendments to FINRA Rule 3220 (Influencing or Rewarding Employees of Others) to increase the gift limit from $100 to $300 per person per year; incorporate and substantially codify current guidance and interpretations; and provide for exemptive relief. FINRA has also adopted conforming amendments to raise the gift limit to $300 in Rule 2310 (Direct Participation Programs), Rule 2320 (Variable Contracts of an Insurance Company), Rule 2341 (Investment Company Securities) and Rule 5110 (Corporate Financing Rule – Underwriting Terms and Arrangements).
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Regulatory Notice 26-04 (Mon, 23 Feb 2026)
As part of the FINRA Forward initiative, FINRA has adopted amendments to the Capital Acquisition Broker (CAB) rules that are designed to reduce the regulatory burden on CABs while maintaining CABs’ limited institutional business model and important investor protections.
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Regulatory Notice 26-03 (Fri, 06 Feb 2026)
In general, a member must obtain a customer’s affirmative consent or instruction to transfer or assign the customer’s account to another member. However, for large bulk transfers of customer accounts, obtaining affirmative customer consent to such transfers or assignments may sometimes be unworkable.
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How FINRA Is Streamlining Data Requests (Tue, 03 Mar 2026)
Data is at the heart of everything we do at FINRA—from examining firms to detecting suspicious trading to protecting investors. But the process of requesting, gathering, and analyzing data involves significant effort across the board. So, the question is: How do we work smarter? How do we use technology and collaboration to be more targeted in what we ask for, more efficient in how we use it, and more effective in the oversight we provide? On this episode, Sam Draddy, Senior Vice President of Surveillance and Market Intelligence, and J. Koutros, Senior Vice President of Member Supervision Operations, Procedures, and Standards, explore how FINRA's approach to data requests is evolving. This effort embodies FINRA Forward, our commitment to continuous improvement, regulatory efficiency, and reducing burden while strengthening investor protection and market integrity. Resources mentioned in this episode: FINRA Rule 8210 Electronic Blue Sheets (EBS) FINRA Quarterly Regulatory Policy Agenda FINRA Forward Blog Post: FINRA Forward’s Rule Modernization—An Update Blog Post: Vendors, Intelligence Sharing and FINRA’s Mission Blog Post: FINRA Forward Initiatives to Support Members, Markets and the Investors They Serve Blog Post: A Progress Update on Rule Modernization Find us:  LinkedIn / X / YouTube / Facebook / Instagram / E-mail Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play and by RSS.
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Financial Security in 2026: Tips for Investors and How Firms Can Help (Tue, 03 Feb 2026)
Financial security is about more than just building wealth: It's about resilience, preparation, and having the tools to weather whatever comes your way. And right now, with rising costs, market volatility, and evolving fraud risks, investors need that security more than ever.  On this episode, FINRA Investor Education Foundation President and Senior Vice President of Investor Education Gerri Walsh discusses what financial security really means in 2026, and how firms can help protect and empower their customers. This conversation sits at the heart of FINRA Forward, our commitment to evolving alongside the rapidly changing securities industry in support of our mission of protecting investors and market integrity. Resources mentioned in this episode: BrokerCheck Market Data Center Fund Analyzer Fixed Income Data FINRA Investor Education Foundation Protecting Consumers from Fraud FINRA Forward Blog Post: FINRA Forward’s Rule Modernization—An Update Blog Post: Vendors, Intelligence Sharing and FINRA’s Mission Blog Post: FINRA Forward Initiatives to Support Members, Markets and the Investors They Serve Ep. 168: Investing Wisely in 2025: Avoiding Scams and Achieving Your Financial Goals Ep. 183: Investors in the United States: Key Trends and Insights from the National Financial Capability Study Find us:  LinkedIn / X / YouTube / Facebook / Instagram / E-mail Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play and by RSS.
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