Notices

Regulatory Notice 21-01 (Mon, 04 Jan 2021)
Summary FINRA is issuing this Notice to help firms review, reconcile and respond to their Final Statements in E-Bill as well as view the reports that are currently available in CRD/IARD for the annual registration renewal process. The payment deadline is January 22, 2021. Please direct questions concerning this Notice to the FINRA Call Center at (301) 869-6699.
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Regulatory Notice 20-43 (Wed, 23 Dec 2020)
Summary In consultation with the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury Department), FINRA is soliciting comment on potential enhancements to the information reported to FINRA’s TRACE facility regarding transactions in U.S. Treasury securities. Specifically, FINRA is seeking comment on potential changes to TRACE reporting for U.S.
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Regulatory Notice 20-42 (Wed, 16 Dec 2020)
Summary In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, member firms have made rapid and unprecedented changes to their business operations in order to prioritize the health and safety of firm personnel and investors, while maintaining the public’s access to capital markets. These changes include widespread use of remote offices and alternative work arrangements and new and expanded methods of engaging with personnel and investors. Member firms have also used new methods of engaging with FINRA and other regulators and complying with regulatory requirements.
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Election Notice – 12/15/20 (Tue, 15 Dec 2020)
Executive Summary FINRA recently held annual elections to fill vacancies on its Regional Committees, Small Firm Advisory Committee (SFAC), and the National Adjudicatory Council (NAC). Additionally, at its December meeting, the FINRA Board of Governors (FINRA Board) also selected individuals to fill several appointed seats on the SFAC and NAC. This Notice lists the individuals recently elected and appointed to the Regional Committees, SFAC and NAC.
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Member Relations & Education: Reimagining the Future of Engagement (Tue, 12 Jan 2021)
If you've ever been to a FINRA conference or boot camp, participated in a small firm call or graduated from the Certified Regulatory and Compliance Professional (CRCP) program, you've benefited from the hard work of FINRA's Member Relations and Education team.  Member Relations and Education is responsible for ensuring FINRA's regulatory programs are working for everyone and maintaining a strong relationship with FINRA's member firms.  On this episode, we talk to Kayte Toczylowski, the group's new head, to hear how they've adapted in the face of COVID-19 and what the future looks like for this group. Resources mentioned in this episode: Get Involved Committee Lists and Membership Conferences & Events Schedule Virtual Conference Panels  FINRA Institute at Georgetown CRCP Program Regulatory Notice 20-42
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AI Virtual Conference: Industry Views on the State of Artificial Intelligence (Tue, 24 Nov 2020)
Earlier in November, FINRA hosted the virtual AI Conference to bring together regulators and leaders across the financial services industry to discuss the use of artificial intelligence and related opportunities and challenges. On this episode, we’re dropping in for a quick listen the first of the conference’s sessions, “Industry Views on the Current and Future State of Artificial Intelligence,” with Imperative Execution CEO Roman Ginis, SIFMA Managing Director and Associate General Counsel Melissa MacGregor and Head of Fidelity Labs Mona Vernon, moderated by Haime Workie from FINRA Office of Financial Innovation, as they talk about the role of AI in the securities industry. Resources mentioned in this episode: White Paper: Artificial Intelligence in the Securities Industry Key Topics: FinTech
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