FINRA has submitted proposed amendments to Rule 3220 (Influencing or Rewarding Employees of Others) that could impact your business development and client engagement practices. These changes modernize longstanding limitations on gifts and gratuities, aiming for clarity, increased flexibility, and better alignment with current business realities. Here’s what financial professionals need to know about the proposed changes: Increased Gift Limit: $250 per Recipient, per Year The cornerstone change is an increase in the annual gift limit from $100 to $250 per recipient, per year. This better aligns with inflation and evolving industry standards. This update reflects the Board of Governors’ recommendation […]
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Elevating Oversight: Tracking Conditions for High-Risk Outside Business Activities
The financial industry is facing a shift in how firms manage and monitor Outside Business Activities (OBAs), especially in light of the proposed consolidation of FINRA’s OBA and PST (Private Securities Transactions) rules. While much has been discussed about the structural and supervisory changes this consolidation may bring, one aspect that’s been less explored, but is drawing increasing scrutiny, is the monitoring of conditions placed on approved OBAs. Conditional Approvals: A Growing Focus of FINRA Inquiries Anecdotal evidence suggests that FINRA is beginning to ask firms a pointed question: If you approve an OBA with conditions, how are you ensuring […]
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The FINRA 2025 Annual Conference provided a comprehensive look into the evolving landscape of financial regulation and the ongoing efforts to enhance market integrity, investor protection, and operational efficiency. Several RegEd subject matter experts, including members of our regulatory affairs team, were in attendance, and they made note of these key takeaways from the event. As the financial services industry faces new challenges and opportunities, key discussions from this year’s conference focused on modernizing regulatory practices, enhancing cybersecurity measures, and leveraging innovative technologies like AI. Here are the major insights and takeaways from the event: 1. Modernizing Regulation: Adapting to […]
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Version 3.0 of RegEd’s proprietary AI model sets a new industry standard for accuracy, security, and innovation in compliance technology RegEd, the leading provider of compliance solutions for the financial services industry, today announced the release of Version 3.0 of the proprietary AI model that powers its Advertising Review solution. This marks a significant milestone in the evolution of RegEd’s Submission Intelligence suite of capabilities and underscores the company’s leadership in enterprise-grade, AI-enabled compliance technology. Less than a year after being the first to deliver enterprise-ready AI for advertising compliance, RegEd has introduced its third-generation model, setting a new benchmark […]
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Attendees Will Gain Insight Into the Future of Compliance Technology at the Industry’s Premier Regulatory Event RegEd, the leading provider of compliance and regulatory technology solutions for broker-dealers and financial services firms, is pleased to announce its participation in the 2025 FINRA Annual Conference, taking place May 13–15 in Washington, DC. RegEd will exhibit at kiosk #35 in the exhibit hall and host a client reception on Monday, May 12. The FINRA Annual Conference is a cornerstone event for compliance professionals, offering critical updates on regulatory developments and the opportunity to engage directly with FINRA leaders, industry peers, and solution […]
Continue readingMore TagOBA and PST Rules Could Be Consolidated: What Does It Mean for the Industry?
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is considering a significant potential change in how it governs certain areas of conflicts of interest by consolidating its rules on Outside Business Activities (OBA) and Private Securities Transactions (PST). This proposal could bring much-needed clarity and efficiency to compliance processes for member firms. Current Landscape: OBA and PST Rules At present, OBAs and PSTs are governed separately under FINRA Rules 3270 and 3280. These rules outline how registered representatives must disclose and seek approval for activities and private securities transactions outside their primary roles with their member firms. While these rules aim to […]
Continue readingMore TagRegEd Advances its Market-Leading Compliance and Registration Management Solutions to Ensure the Industry’s Seamless Transition to FINRA’s New API Platform
The enhancements come as the result of more than a year of direct collaboration with FINRA to secure readiness for the change while delivering additional efficiencies across the rep compliance lifecycleRegEd, the leading provider of compliance and RegTech solutions for the financial services industry, today announced significant enhancements to its industry-leading suite of compliance and registration management solutions. These advancements will enable firms to transition without disruption to FINRA’s new API platform ahead of the sunset of its Web EFT application on April 30, 2025, while realizing additional efficiency and effectiveness across a range of critical rep compliance processes. As […]
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Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the industry’s leading enterprise advertising compliance review solution, powered by advanced capabilities that integrate AI technology to drive speed to market and reduce risk. RegEd, the leading provider of compliance technology solutions to insurance companies, broker-dealers and other financial services firms, is pleased to announce its participation at the FINRA Advertising Regulation Conference in Washington, DC, Sept. 26-27, 2022. FINRA’s Advertising Regulation Conference presents an extensive agenda tailored for both newcomers and seasoned professionals in communications compliance and marketing. Attendees will benefit from interactive sessions led by industry and regulatory experts, focusing […]
Continue readingMore TagNavigating Regulatory Disparities: Broker-Dealer Branch Office Inspections
Introduction The financial services industry is constantly evolving, and regulatory bodies play a pivotal role in protecting investors as well as maintaining the integrity and stability of the markets. Recent enforcement events are at the center of a regulatory conundrum. Maine has sanctioned at least 28 broker-dealers so far this summer for failing to conduct annual onsite branch office inspections, drawing attention to the compliance challenges broker-dealers faced due to the lack of uniformity within the regulatory landscape. Maine isn’t the only state with an annual onsite branch office inspection requirement. The Regulatory Dilemma The heart of the issue lies […]
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RegEd SmartCompli, Powered by InvestEdge, Delivers the Most Advanced, Comprehensive Solution in the Industry Today RegEd announced SmartCompli, which employs advanced technology and a proprietary data model that aggregates and normalizes trade, account and KYC data, from all major clearing and custody firms, as well as direct business. SmartCompli is integrated with RegEd’s market-leading Xchange Registration solution, enabling instant validation of advisor credentials to ensure that trades are made compliantly. This eliminates the need for firms to manage data exports on a continuous basis. Joe DiAngelo, EVP Sales at RegEd discussed the typical challenges confronting the industry. “Today firms have […]
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