What is the 2210 rule?

What is the 2210 rule?

FINRA Rule 2210 is a comprehensive regulation governing the approval, review and recordkeeping of a broker-dealer’s communications and correspondences. It also concerns their filing requirements and review procedures, alongside content standards and limitations on the use of the FINRA name.

What is considered retail correspondence?

As revised, FINRA Rule 2210(a)(2) defines “correspondence” as “any written (including electronic) communication that is distributed or made available to 25 or fewer retail investors within any 30 calendar-day period.” Thus, the current distinction between existing retail customers and prospective retail customers is …

What is considered institutional communication?

FINRA Rule 2210(a)(3) defines “institutional communication” as “any written (including electronic) communication that is distributed or made available only to institutional investors, but does not include a member’s internal communications.” FINRA Rule 2210(a)(4) (the definition of “institutional investor”) states in …

At what point does correspondence become retail communication?

If it is provided to 25 or fewer retail investors, the written materials are correspondence; if provided to more than 25 retail investors, the written materials are a retail communication.

How do I file a U5?

A Form U5 must be submitted within 30 days of the individual’s employment end date and generally must be filed electronically. Firms are also required to provide the individual with a copy of their Form U5 within 30 days. A late fee may be applied if the firm does not submit Form U5 within the appropriate timeframe.

What is a FINRA letter?

FINRA publishes letters or summaries of its letters in response to requests for exemption. We do this to assist industry professionals in understanding the rationale for our decisions. Please note that the decisions apply to the specific situations described.

What is a FINRA firm?

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is an independent, nongovernmental organization that writes and enforces the rules governing registered brokers and broker-dealer firms in the United States.

Should retail communications be filed with FINRA?

The following retail communications must be filed at least 10 business days prior to first use or publication: retail communications of new member firms used in any electronic or public media for one year beginning on the date the firm’s FINRA membership becomes effective, as reflected in the CRD system.

Do institutional communications need to be filed FINRA?

(A) For a period of one year beginning on the date reflected in the Central Registration Depository (CRD®) system as the date that FINRA membership became effective, the member must file with the Department at least 10 business days prior to first use any retail communication that is published or used in any electronic …

What are the three categories for communication as defined by FINRA?

FINRA Rule 2210 (Communications with the Public) categorizes all communications into three categories—correspondence, retail communications or institutional communications—and sets principles-based content standards that are designed to apply to ongoing developments in communications technology and practices.

When must a U5 be filed?

What is a U5 FINRA?

The Form U5 is the Uniform Termination Notice for Securities Industry Registration. Broker-dealers, investment advisers, or issuers of securities must use this form to terminate the registration of an individual in the appropriate jurisdictions and/or self- regulatory organizations (“SROs”).