FINRA Rule 4111 Archives - MasterCompliance

While the subject matters of FINRA Rule 4111 and heightened supervision do not happen with great frequency, they are two topics that need to be discussed because when these rules do come into play, they can change a broker dealer drastically. Restricted broker dealer obligations and heightened supervision go hand in hand, and your broker dealer risk can be mitigated by creating supervision practices that include proactive reviews during the hiring process. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) Rule 4111 – Restricted Firm Obligations – lays out a series of steps that occur when a broker dealer receives a Restricted Read more about Rule 4111 Restricted Broker-dealer Obligations and Heightened Supervision[…]

In an Information Notice released February 1, 2022, FINRA announced the first “Evaluation Date” for the new Rule 4111 (Restricted Firm Obligations) on June 1, 2022. Rule 4111 went into effect on January 1, 2022, and addresses firms with a significant history of misconduct. More specifically, it requires member firms that are identified as Restricted Firms to deposit cash or qualified securities in a segregated, restricted account; adhere to specified conditions or restrictions; or comply with a combination of such obligations. Rule 4111 Rule 4111 establishes a multi-step, annual process through which FINRA will determine whether a member firm raises Read more about FINRA Announces Rule 4111 (Restricted Firm Obligations) Evaluation Date[…]