Blog Archives for tag mitch atkins broker dealer consulting
FINRA’s ‘5% Rule’ Regarding Markups
FINRA Rule 2121 governs markups in securities transactions. The rule requires that a FINRA member buy or sell a security… Continue reading »
FINRA Rules for Handling Customer Checks
Most FINRA broker-dealers operate pursuant to an exemption from SEC Rule 15c3-3 (the Customer Protection Rule). This rule requires that… Continue reading »
FINRA BD Branch Offices in Executive Suites? Absolutely.
These days, it is not unusual for a registered representative of a brokerage firm, or any other small business owner… Continue reading »
FINRA Anti-Money Laundering Independent Testing
It is the time of year when many broker-dealers are scheduling their annual independent test of their anti-money laundering programs…. Continue reading »
FINRA Compliance When Customers are Hunting for Yield
Today, December 1, 2014, a quick check of the web shows that the national average rate for a one year… Continue reading »
FINOP News – FINRA South Region Compliance Seminar
November 21, 2014 FINRA Financial and Operations Update The FINRA South Region Compliance Seminar was held on November 20… Continue reading »
SEC Rule 17a-4 – An Old Rule in a New World
Electronic Recordkeeping and FINRA Email Retention Requirements – SEC Rule 17a-4(f) The electronic recordkeeping requirements for broker-dealers are spelled out… Continue reading »