FINRA operates Monday – Friday during regular business hours. FINRA is closed whenever the markets are closed. In addition, FINRA and financial markets may close early the day before a … Continue reading FINRA Market Early Close – Day before Independence Day (1 p.m. ET, early close)
FINRA operates Monday – Friday during regular business hours. FINRA is closed whenever the markets are closed. In addition, FINRA and financial markets may close early the day before a … Continue reading FINRA Market Holiday – Independence Day
In accordance with SEC Rule 17a-5(a)(2)(iii), each broker/dealer registered pursuant to section 15 of the Act who does not carry nor clear transactions nor carry customer accounts shall file Part … Continue reading Quarterly FOCUS Part llA Filings (Quarter ending 6/30/2025)
A broker-dealer must file Form Custody with FINRA via the Gateway within 17 business days after the end of each calendar quarter.
The SIS must be filed by a firm that is required to file FOCUS Report Part II, FOCUS Report Part IIA or FOGS Report Part I, with inventory positions as … Continue reading Supplemental Inventory Schedule (SIS) Report (Month ended 6/30/2025)
FINRA Rule 4524 requires each member firm to file a Supplemental Statement of Income (“SSOI”) within 20 business days after the end of each calendar quarter via the FINRA Gateway. … Continue reading Quarterly Supplemental Statement of Income (SSOI) (Quarter ending 6/30/2025)
SEC Rule 17a-5(d) requires that FINRA member firms to file an Annual Audited Report electronically with FINRA through the firm Gateway and with the SEC (main office and regional office) … Continue reading Annual Audit Filing Due Date (Period Ending 5/31/2025)
Members of SIPC are required to pay an assessment on Net Operating Revenue as defined by the SIPC By Laws Article VI. The SIPC 7 General Assessment Reconciliation is to … Continue reading SIPC 7 Assessment (Fiscal year ending May 31, 2025)
Unless subject to the de minimis exception, the Form OBS must be filed by (1) all FINRA member firms that self-clear their proprietary transactions or clear transactions for others or … Continue reading Supplemental Schedule of Derivatives and Other Off-Balance Sheet Items (Form OBS) (Quarter ended 6/30/2025)
In accordance with SEC Rule 15c3-1, each broker/dealer registered pursuant to section 15 of the Act must have evidence of the computation of net capital monthly. That computation should be … Continue reading Monthly Net Capital Computation (Month ending 7/31/2025)
In accordance with SEC Rule 17a-5(a)(2)(ii)-(iii), each broker/dealer registered pursuant to section 15 of the Act who clears transactions or carries customer accounts shall file Part II of Form X-17 … Continue reading Monthly & Fifth’ FOCUS IIA Filings (Month ending 7/31/25)
The SIS must be filed by a firm that is required to file FOCUS Report Part II, FOCUS Report Part IIA or FOGS Report Part I, with inventory positions as … Continue reading Supplemental Inventory Schedule (SIS) Report (Month ended 7/31/2025)
SEC Rule 17a-5(d) requires that FINRA member firms to file an Annual Audited Report electronically with FINRA through the firm Gateway and with the SEC (main office and regional office) … Continue reading Annual Audit Filing Due Date (Period Ending 6/30/2025)
Members of SIPC are required to pay an assessment on Net Operating Revenue as defined by the SIPC By Laws Article VI. The SIPC 7 General Assessment Reconciliation is to … Continue reading SIPC 7 Assessment (Fiscal year ending June 30, 2025)
FINRA operates Monday – Friday during regular business hours. FINRA is closed whenever the markets are closed. In addition, FINRA and financial markets may close early the day before a … Continue reading FINRA Market Early Close – Friday before Labor Day (1 p.m. ET, early close)
FINRA operates Monday – Friday during regular business hours. FINRA is closed whenever the markets are closed. In addition, FINRA and financial markets may close early the day before a … Continue reading FINRA Market Holiday – Labor Day
Members of SIPC are required to pay an assessment on Net Operating Revenue, as defined by the SIPC By Laws Article VI, for the first half of each fiscal year. … Continue reading SIPC 6 Assessment (Fiscal year ending January 31, 2025)
In accordance with SEC Rule 15c3-1, each broker/dealer registered pursuant to section 15 of the Act must have evidence of the computation of net capital monthly. That computation should be … Continue reading Monthly Net Capital Computation (Month ending 8/31/2025)
In accordance with SEC Rule 17a-5(a)(2)(ii)-(iii), each broker/dealer registered pursuant to section 15 of the Act who clears transactions or carries customer accounts shall file Part II of Form X-17 … Continue reading Monthly & Fifth’ FOCUS IIA Filings (Month ending 8/31/25)
The SIS must be filed by a firm that is required to file FOCUS Report Part II, FOCUS Report Part IIA or FOGS Report Part I, with inventory positions as … Continue reading Supplemental Inventory Schedule (SIS) Report (Month ended 8/31/2025)
SEC Rule 17a-5(d) requires that FINRA member firms to file an Annual Audited Report electronically with FINRA through the firm Gateway and with the SEC (main office and regional office) … Continue reading Annual Audit Filing Due Date (Period Ending 7/31/2025)
Members of SIPC are required to pay an assessment on Net Operating Revenue, as defined by the SIPC By Laws Article VI, for the first half of each fiscal year. … Continue reading SIPC 6 Assessment (Fiscal year ending February 28, 2025)
Members of SIPC are required to pay an assessment on Net Operating Revenue as defined by the SIPC By Laws Article VI. The SIPC 7 General Assessment Reconciliation is to … Continue reading SIPC 7 Assessment (Fiscal year ending July 31, 2025)
The Small Firm Conference focuses on small firms’ practices and tips for complying with FINRA rules.
Beginning 10/13/2025 Firms may begin to submit post-dated Forms U5 and BR Closing / Withdrawal, which must be dated December 31, 2025.
SIFMA's 2025 Annual Meeting will take place from Monday, October 20 to Tuesday, October 21 at the Conrad Washington DC. This event gathers the most influential voices shaping the capital markets … Continue reading SIFMA – Annual Meeting
In accordance with SEC Rule 17a-5(a)(2)(iii), each broker/dealer registered pursuant to section 15 of the Act who does not carry nor clear transactions nor carry customer accounts shall file Part … Continue reading Quarterly FOCUS Part llA Filings (Quarter ending 9/30/2025)
A broker-dealer must file Form Custody with FINRA via the Gateway within 17 business days after the end of each calendar quarter.
FINRA Rule 4524 requires each member firm to file a Supplemental Statement of Income (“SSOI”) within 20 business days after the end of each calendar quarter via the FINRA Gateway. … Continue reading Quarterly Supplemental Statement of Income (SSOI) (Quarter ending 9/30/2025)
The NSCP National Conference provides a setting for Investment Advisers, Private Funds and Broker-Dealer industry professionals to ask questions and share concerns with the regulators and fellow attendees. Facilitated by … Continue reading NSCP National Conference
The Securities and Insurance Licensing Association (“SILA”) National Education Conference is a yearly event that provides education and networking opportunities for professionals in the insurance and securities licensing industries. The … Continue reading SILA – National Education Conference
A one-day, hybrid event that will focus on today’s cybersecurity challenges, understand vulnerabilities and latest threats and create resilience against cyber-attacks.
The SIS must be filed by a firm that is required to file FOCUS Report Part II, FOCUS Report Part IIA or FOGS Report Part I, with inventory positions as … Continue reading Supplemental Inventory Schedule (SIS) Report (Month ended 9/30/2025)
SEC Rule 17a-5(d) requires that FINRA member firms to file an Annual Audited Report electronically with FINRA through the firm Gateway and with the SEC (main office and regional office) … Continue reading Annual Audit Filing Due Date (Period Ending 8/31/2025)
Members of SIPC are required to pay an assessment on Net Operating Revenue as defined by the SIPC By Laws Article VI. The SIPC 7 General Assessment Reconciliation is to … Continue reading SIPC 7 Assessment (Fiscal year ending August 31, 2025)
Unless subject to the de minimis exception, the Form OBS must be filed by (1) all FINRA member firms that self-clear their proprietary transactions or clear transactions for others or … Continue reading Supplemental Schedule of Derivatives and Other Off-Balance Sheet Items (Form OBS) (Quarter ended 9/30/2025)
Members of SIPC are required to pay an assessment on Net Operating Revenue, as defined by the SIPC By Laws Article VI, for the first half of each fiscal year. … Continue reading SIPC 6 Assessment (Fiscal year ending March 31, 2025)
Beginning 11/3/2025 Firms may begin to submit post-dated Forms BDW and ADV-W, which must be dated December 31, 2025.
Beginning November 10, 2025, Preliminary Renewal Statements are available for viewing and printing through E-Bill on the CRD of IARD.
Co-hosted by the SEC, MSRB and FINRA, this year’s program provides practical and tailored discussions addressing top concerns and interests among municipal securities dealers and municipal advisors, including conflicts of … Continue reading FINRA Compliance Outreach Program for Municipal Advisors and Municipal Dealers – Virtual Event
In accordance with SEC Rule 15c3-1, each broker/dealer registered pursuant to section 15 of the Act must have evidence of the computation of net capital monthly. That computation should be … Continue reading Monthly Net Capital Computation (Month ending 10/31/2025)
In accordance with SEC Rule 17a-5(a)(2)(ii)-(iii), each broker/dealer registered pursuant to section 15 of the Act who clears transactions or carries customer accounts shall file Part II of Form X-17 … Continue reading Monthly & Fifth’ FOCUS IIA Filings (Month ending 10/31/25)
FINRA operates Monday – Friday during regular business hours. FINRA is closed whenever the markets are closed. In addition, FINRA and financial markets may close early the day before a … Continue reading FINRA Market Early Close – Day before Thanksgiving Day (1 p.m. ET, early close)
FINRA operates Monday – Friday during regular business hours. FINRA is closed whenever the markets are closed. In addition, FINRA and financial markets may close early the day before a … Continue reading FINRA Market Holiday – Thanksgiving Day
FINRA operates Monday – Friday during regular business hours. FINRA is closed whenever the markets are closed. In addition, FINRA and financial markets may close early the day before a … Continue reading FINRA Market Early Close – Day after Thanksgiving (1 p.m. ET, early close)
SEC Rule 17a-5(d) requires that FINRA member firms to file an Annual Audited Report electronically with FINRA through the firm Gateway and with the SEC (main office and regional office) … Continue reading Annual Audit Filing Due Date (Period Ending 9/30/2025)
Members of SIPC are required to pay an assessment on Net Operating Revenue, as defined by the SIPC By Laws Article VI, for the first half of each fiscal year. … Continue reading SIPC 6 Assessment (Fiscal year ending April 30, 2025)
Members of SIPC are required to pay an assessment on Net Operating Revenue as defined by the SIPC By Laws Article VI. The SIPC 7 General Assessment Reconciliation is to … Continue reading SIPC 7 Assessment (Fiscal year ending September 30, 2025)
The SIS must be filed by a firm that is required to file FOCUS Report Part II, FOCUS Report Part IIA or FOGS Report Part I, with inventory positions as … Continue reading Supplemental Inventory Schedule (SIS) Report (Month ended 10/31/2025)
Deadline for receipt of Preliminary Statement payments. Firms with sufficient monies in their Flex-Funding Account will have funds automatically transferred to their Renewal Account to cover total renewal fees owed. … Continue reading Annual Firm Renewals – Deadline on Payments for Preliminary Renewal Statements
In accordance with SEC Rule 15c3-1, each broker/dealer registered pursuant to section 15 of the Act must have evidence of the computation of net capital monthly. That computation should be … Continue reading Monthly Net Capital Computation (Month ending 11/30/2025)
In accordance with SEC Rule 17a-5(a)(2)(ii)-(iii), each broker/dealer registered pursuant to section 15 of the Act who clears transactions or carries customer accounts shall file Part II of Form X-17 … Continue reading Monthly & Fifth’ FOCUS IIA Filings (Month ending 11/30/25)
FINRA operates Monday – Friday during regular business hours. FINRA is closed whenever the markets are closed. In addition, FINRA and financial markets may close early the day before a … Continue reading FINRA Market Early Close – Christmas Eve (1 p.m. ET, early close)
FINRA operates Monday – Friday during regular business hours. FINRA is closed whenever the markets are closed. In addition, FINRA and financial markets may close early the day before a … Continue reading FINRA Market Holiday – Christmas Day
Final form filings must be submitted by 6 PM EST via Web CRD or IARD, and electronic funds transfers must be submitted by 3PM.
The SIS must be filed by a firm that is required to file FOCUS Report Part II, FOCUS Report Part IIA or FOGS Report Part I, with inventory positions as … Continue reading Supplemental Inventory Schedule (SIS) Report (Month ended 11/30/2025)
SEC Rule 17a-5(d) requires that FINRA member firms to file an Annual Audited Report electronically with FINRA through the firm Gateway and with the SEC (main office and regional office) … Continue reading Annual Audit Filing Due Date (Period Ending 10/31/2025)
Members of SIPC are required to pay an assessment on Net Operating Revenue as defined by the SIPC By Laws Article VI. The SIPC 7 General Assessment Reconciliation is to … Continue reading SIPC 7 Assessment (Fiscal year ending October 31, 2025)
Members of SIPC are required to pay an assessment on Net Operating Revenue, as defined by the SIPC By Laws Article VI, for the first half of each fiscal year. … Continue reading SIPC 6 Assessment (Fiscal year ending May 31, 2025)
FINRA operates Monday – Friday during regular business hours. FINRA is closed whenever the markets are closed. In addition, FINRA and financial markets may close early the day before a … Continue reading FINRA Market Early Close – New Year’s Eve (3 p.m. ET, early close)
FINRA operates Monday – Friday during regular business hours. FINRA is closed whenever the markets are closed. In addition, FINRA and financial markets may close early the day before a … Continue reading FINRA Market Holiday – New Year’s Day
Final Renewal Statements will be available online on either Web CRD or IARD. If you have a renewal overpayment. It will be automatically transferred to your daily account in conjunction … Continue reading Annual Firm Renewals – Final Renewal Statement Availability on CRD or IARD
In accordance with SEC Rule 17a-5(a)(2)(iii), each broker/dealer registered pursuant to section 15 of the Act who does not carry nor clear transactions nor carry customer accounts shall file Part … Continue reading Quarterly FOCUS Part llA Filings (Quarter ending 12/31/2025)
A broker-dealer must file Form Custody with FINRA via the Gateway within 17 business days after the end of each calendar quarter.
FINRA Rule 4524 requires each member firm to file a Supplemental Statement of Income (“SSOI”) within 20 business days after the end of each calendar quarter via the FINRA Gateway. … Continue reading Quarterly Supplemental Statement of Income (SSOI) (Quarter ending 12/31/2025)
SEC Rule 17a-10 requires broker-dealers to file Schedule within 17 business days after calendar year-end.
FINRA broker/dealers must appoint and certify to FINRA one executive representative to represent, vote, and act on behalf of the broker/dealer in all affairs of FINRA. The executive representative must … Continue reading Annual Firm Filing and Contact Reporting for 2025
SEC Rule 17a-5(d) requires that FINRA member firms to file an Annual Audited Report electronically with FINRA through the firm Gateway and with the SEC (main office and regional office) … Continue reading Annual Audit Filing Due Date (Period Ending 11/30/2025)
Members of SIPC are required to pay an assessment on Net Operating Revenue, as defined by the SIPC By Laws Article VI, for the first half of each fiscal year. … Continue reading SIPC 6 Assessment (Fiscal year ending June 30, 2025)
Members of SIPC are required to pay an assessment on Net Operating Revenue as defined by the SIPC By Laws Article VI. The SIPC 7 General Assessment Reconciliation is to … Continue reading SIPC 7 Assessment (Fiscal year ending November 30, 2025)
The SIS must be filed by a firm that is required to file FOCUS Report Part II, FOCUS Report Part IIA or FOGS Report Part I, with inventory positions as … Continue reading Supplemental Inventory Schedule (SIS) Report (Month ended 12/31/2025)
Unless subject to the de minimis exception, the Form OBS must be filed by (1) all FINRA member firms that self-clear their proprietary transactions or clear transactions for others or … Continue reading Supplemental Schedule of Derivatives and Other Off-Balance Sheet Items (Form OBS) (Quarter ended 12/31/2025)
SEC Rule 17a-5(d) requires that FINRA member firms to file an Annual Audited Report electronically with FINRA through the firm Gateway and with the SEC (main office and regional office) … Continue reading Annual Audit Filing Due Date (Period Ending 12/31/2025)
Members of SIPC are required to pay an assessment on Net Operating Revenue, as defined by the SIPC By Laws Article VI, for the first half of each fiscal year. … Continue reading SIPC 6 Assessment (Fiscal year ending July 31, 2025)
Members of SIPC are required to pay an assessment on Net Operating Revenue as defined by the SIPC By Laws Article VI. The SIPC 7 General Assessment Reconciliation is to … Continue reading SIPC 7 Assessment (Fiscal year ending December 31, 2025)
Members of SIPC are required to pay an assessment on Net Operating Revenue, as defined by the SIPC By Laws Article VI, for the first half of each fiscal year. … Continue reading SIPC 6 Assessment (Fiscal year ending August 31, 2025)
Members of SIPC are required to pay an assessment on Net Operating Revenue, as defined by the SIPC By Laws Article VI, for the first half of each fiscal year. … Continue reading SIPC 6 Assessment (Fiscal year ending September 30, 2025)
The Annual Conference provides the opportunity for practitioners, peers and regulators to exchange ideas on today's most timely compliance and regulatory topics. The conference offers a broad range of topics … Continue reading 2026 FINRA Annual Conference
Members of SIPC are required to pay an assessment on Net Operating Revenue, as defined by the SIPC By Laws Article VI, for the first half of each fiscal year. … Continue reading SIPC 6 Assessment (Fiscal year ending October 31, 2025)
Members of SIPC are required to pay an assessment on Net Operating Revenue, as defined by the SIPC By Laws Article VI, for the first half of each fiscal year. … Continue reading SIPC 6 Assessment (Fiscal year ending November 30, 2025)
Members of SIPC are required to pay an assessment on Net Operating Revenue, as defined by the SIPC By Laws Article VI, for the first half of each fiscal year. … Continue reading SIPC 6 Assessment (Fiscal year ending December 31, 2025)