By: Geoffrey T. Chalmers, Esq.
 
Change of Membership Pursuant to NASD Rule 1017
Your FINRA membership is governed by a membership agreement (MA), which is a contractual document between your firm and FINRA memorializing the terms of your membership. In addition to being responsible for complying with securities rules and regulations, your MA defines your approved lines of business and your net capital requirement. In many cases, the MA also defines the number of offices...
By: Lisa Sussman
Regulatory Housekeeping
It is a new year and time to consider getting your regulatory house in order. Maybe you have been putting off having that mock exam you have been considering. Doing this exam early in the year will get everything in order, so you can go forward with your activities in a compliant manner. Our examiners are well-trained to assess your current status from a regulatory perspective. 
AML Training: Who Should Participate?
Broker-dealers are expected to have training programs in place as part of their anti-money laundering compliance responsibilities. The purpose of this training is to educate associates on AML rules, best practices, and proper procedures so they can assist their firm in identifying and deterring potential money laundering activity.
By: Nathan Jodat
SEC Publishes New Adviser Custody Rule
On December 30, 2009 the SEC published an adopting release (sec.gov/rules/final/2009/ia-2968.pdf) that contains amendments to Rule 206(4)-2, the investment adviser custody rule. The SEC also published an interpretive release (sec.gov/rules/interp/2009/ia-2969fr.pdf) providing guidance to auditors regarding the surprise examination and internal control report requirements.
By: Jeff Rubin
Form U-4 Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to the first part of our new mini-series: Frequently Asked Questions. In this segment we hope to address some common questions and concerns that arise during the process of filing a representative’s Form U4.
By: Katie Langridge
 
 
 
 
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