FINRA Rule 3210

FINRA Rule 3210: Accounts At Other Financial Institutions

On April 3, 2017, FINRA Rule 3210 for Accounts At Other Broker-Dealers and Financial Institutions officially replaced NASD Rule 3050, Transactions for or by Associated Persons. In summary, FINRA Rule 3210 requires prior notification by an associated person to their member firm before they establish an account at another financial institution. Accounts include any securities transactions in which the Associated Person has a financial interest or with respect to which such person had discretionary authority. Read More…

FINRA Rule 3210 (Accounts at Other Broker-Dealers and Financial Institutions)

FINRA Rule 3210 (Accounts at Other Broker-Dealers and Financial Institutions), which replaces the previously used NASD Rule 3050, Incorporated NYSE Rules 407 and 407A and Incorporated NYSE Rule Interpretations 407/01 and 407/02, was approved by the SEC in April of 2016, and became effective in April 2017. This is a consolidated rule governing accounts opened or established by associated persons at firms other than the firm at which they are employed, ensuring that member companies, brokers, and advisors maintain ethical standards.  Read More…