Notice 11 Apr 2025 sec, reporting, investment, regulation, financial, compliance, finra, securities

📈FINRA Proposes Rule 6152 for Order Execution Report Disclosure

The SEC announces FINRA's proposed Rule 6152, mandating members to submit order execution information for NMS stocks to FINRA for centralized publication. This initiative aims to improve transparency, allowing investors and market participants better access to execution quality data, promoting informed investment decisions across the financial industry.

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Notice 31 Mar 2025 sec, regulations, finance, investment, finra, ipo, bdc

📈FINRA Proposes Rule Change for Non-Traded BDCs and IPO Access

The SEC published a notice regarding FINRA's proposed rule change to exempt certain business development companies (BDCs) from compliance with specific rules related to the purchase and sale of new issues. This change aims to enhance non-traded BDCs' ability to invest in initial public offerings, thereby increasing capital access for these entities and their investors while promoting market integrity.

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Notice 18 Mar 2025 compliance, regulation, financial services, arbitration, finra, legal

⚖️FINRA Proposes Accelerated Arbitration Rules for Older and Ill Parties

The SEC published a notice regarding FINRA's proposed rule change to amend the Codes of Arbitration Procedure, enabling accelerated processing for arbitration cases involving parties aged 70 or older or those with qualifying health conditions. This rule aims to shorten arbitration timelines significantly, enhancing accessibility for vulnerable populations in financial disputes.

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Notice 14 Mar 2025 compliance, securities, financial services, risk management, arbitration, finra

⚖️Proposed Changes to FINRA Arbitration Rules and Their Impact

The SEC is considering a proposed rule change from FINRA to amend the Codes of Arbitration Procedure related to the selection process for arbitrators. Key adjustments aim to increase the representation of non-chair-qualified public arbitrators and streamline administrative practices within arbitrations, ensuring more effective dispute resolution protocols. External stakeholder input on this proposal is also invited.

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Notice 13 Mar 2025 sec, trading, finra, market regulation, alternative trading systems, match priority criteria

📈FINRA Proposes Changes to IntelligentCross ATS Match Priority Criteria

The SEC announced a partial amendment regarding FINRA's proposed rule change to include IntelligentCross ATS in the Alternative Display Facility. This amendment involves modifying the match priority criteria to enhance the accessibility and efficiency of displayed liquidity, responding to concerns raised during the public comment period. The modifications aim to clarify trading processes and enhance competitive market practices.

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Notice 14 Feb 2025 compliance, nasdaq, securities regulation, disciplinary proceedings, finra

⚖️Nasdaq Expands Authority on Disciplinary Proceedings

The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved Nasdaq's proposal to assume greater operational responsibility for litigating contested disciplinary proceedings. This rule change allows Nasdaq to directly manage investigations and enforcement actions arising from its own initiatives, streamlining the regulatory process while maintaining procedural protections for its members.

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Compliance, Regulatory Requirements 8 Jan 2025 compliance, regulation, business impact, transparency, finra, securities lending
Compliance, Financial Regulation 6 Jan 2025 finra, securities, consolidated audit trail, fees, financial regulation, compliance
Regulatory Compliance, Financial Implications 6 Jan 2025 finra, sec, securities, cost recovery, fees, audit trail, compliance