Exam Alert: FINRA provides reporting exceptions to avoid duplicative filings, permits online filing

FINRA will let members:
-avoid needing to independently report information that is already contained on Form U4
-avoid needing to independently report actions that FINRA takes against firms and agents
-file required copies of criminal complaints, civil complaints, and arbitration claims online Continue reading

Effective March 4, 2013, FINRA will let members avoid needing to independently report information that is already contained on Form U4. FINRA will also implement an exception for reporting regulatory actions that FINRA takes against firms and associated persons (since FINRA will already have the details of the action on file).

Effective July 1, 2013, FINRA will let firms file required copies of criminal complaints, civil complaints, and arbitration claims online.

Source: FINRA Regulatory Notice 13-08: FINRA Amends Rule 4530 to Eliminate Duplicative Reporting and Provide the Option to File Required Documents Online Using a New Form

This alert applies to the Series 7, Series 24, Series 26, Series 62, Series 79, Series 82, and Series 99.

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