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U.S. self-regulatory oversight of broker-dealers: changes to margin, day trading, and retail account rules.

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14 OctWedIssue 1–7 items
  1. FINRA: Regulatory Notices24

    FINRA Issues Regulatory Notice 26-18: Shortening the Waiting Period for Re-Taking Qualification Exams

    FINRA has adopted amendments to Rule 1210.06, shortening the waiting period for qualification exam retakes, effective January 19, 2027. The retake waiting period after the first and second failed attempts is reduced from 30 calendar days to 15 calendar days, and the retake waiting period for the third and subsequent failed attempts within two years is reduced from 180 calendar days to 60 calendar days. The amendments apply only to FINRA qualification exams; waiting periods for exams administered on behalf of other self-regulatory organizations or the North American Securities Administrators Association may differ.

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9 OctFri
  1. FINRA: Regulatory Notices43

    FINRA Issues Regulatory Notice 26-17, Approving Amendments to FINRA Rule 4515.01 Regarding Investment Adviser Batch Order Allocations

    FINRA has issued Regulatory Notice 26-17, approving amendments to FINRA Rule 4515.01 regarding investment adviser batch order allocations, which will take effect on November 16, 2026. This amendment removes the requirement that investment adviser batch order allocations received after the close of trading be reviewed and approved by a principal, while retaining existing investor protection provisions. The amendment is part of the FINRA Forward initiative, which aims to simplify rules and reduce unnecessary operational burdens.

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26 AugWed
  1. FINRA: Regulatory Notices38

    FINRA Expands Scope of TRACE Non-Member Affiliate-Proprietary Trading Indicator

    FINRA has issued Regulatory Notice 26-16, amending TRACE rules to extend the proprietary trading indicator, previously applicable only to non-member affiliate transactions, to member affiliate transactions. The voluntary compliance period for this amendment begins August 31, 2026, with a mandatory effective date of August 2, 2027. The rule text is available in the FINRA Online Manual.

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3 AugMon
  1. FINRA: Regulatory Notices29

    FINRA Issues Reminder Notice on 2026 Continuing Education Requirements

    FINRA has issued an informational notice reminding registered persons and firms to comply with continuing education requirements. The 2026 Regulatory Element training must be completed by December 31, 2026; registered persons who fail to complete it on time will be automatically marked as CE inactive. Firms may set internal completion deadlines earlier than the official deadline in FINRA Gateway, and can also schedule automatic notifications to remind registered persons. FINRA also provides the FLEX online content catalog and supporting tools to assist firms in developing written continuing education training plans.

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24 JulFri
9 JulThu
  1. FINRA: Regulatory Notices47

    FINRA Seeks Public Comment on Proposal to Modernize Rule 2210 (Communications with the Public)

    FINRA has issued Regulatory Notice 26-14, seeking public comment on a proposal to modernize Rule 2210 (Communications with the Public). The proposal aims to replace the existing explicit requirement for pre-use approval by a principal with a modern, risk-based regulatory standard, while also simplifying the standards for retail communication filings and communications containing recommendations. Public comments must be submitted by September 11, 2026, and all received comments will be published on the FINRA website.

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7 JulTue
  1. FINRA: Regulatory Notices44

    FINRA Issues Regulatory Notice 26-13: Amends Rule 3210 to Add Exemption for Trump Accounts

    FINRA has amended Rule 3210 (Accounts at Other Broker-Dealers and Financial Institutions) to add an exemption for Trump Accounts established under Section 530A of the Internal Revenue Code, with the rule change effective June 17, 2026. Trump Accounts are special traditional IRAs established for eligible individuals under the age of 18. This exemption applies only to such accounts and their compliant investment transactions, and the revised text is attached as Appendix A to the notice.

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