For the Public
FINRA Data provides non-commercial use of data, specifically the ability to save data views and create and manage a Bond Watchlist.
For Industry Professionals
Registered representatives can fulfill Continuing Education requirements, view their industry CRD record and perform other compliance tasks.
For Member Firms
Firm compliance professionals can access filings and requests, run reports and submit support tickets.
Registration Fee Changes
Registration fees have changed recently in the following jurisdictions: Utah, the Chicago Board of Options Exchange, North Dakota, and Nebraska. These registration fees are processed through the Central Registration Depository (CRDSM) and the changes went into effect on July 1, 1999.
Utah
August 1999
Broker/Dealer Day Zero Preparation
Over the weekend of January 1 and 2, 2000, broker/dealers will begin assessing the need to invoke their written contingency or disaster recovery plans. These plans should reflect potential scenarios that could be encountered duringthis unique transition. Firms will implement contingency and disaster recovery plans to the degree necessary to ensure a continuation of those business functions critical to maintain business as usual in the event of Year 2000-related problems.
Comment Period Extended
The Request for Comment period for Notice to Members 99-54 has been extended until August 31, 1999, to give all interested parties, including those who may be focusing on issues relating to the deployment of Web CRD, a meaningful opportunity to comment.
Year 2000 Countdown
Y2K Testing Not Required For Legacy CRD And PC FOCUS
Due to the availability of the new Web Central Registration Depository (CRDSM) system and Web-Based FOCUS filing system, the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD®) does not require Year 2000 testing of their predecessor systems - Legacy CRD and PC FOCUSSM. The new systems - Web CRD and Web-Based FOCUS - have successfully completed Year 2000 testing.
October 1999
Contingency Planning Activities
November 1999
Are You Ready For The Year 2000?
December 1999
SEC—Year 2000 Recordkeeping Rule
Effective August 31, 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted SEC Rule 17a-9T (the Rule) relative to Year 2000. The Rule, which was originally proposed in March 1999, is intended to assist broker/dealers, the SEC, self-regulatory organizations (SROs), and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) in identifying all securities positions carried by a broker/dealer and the location of the securities in the event that a broker/dealer experiences Year 2000 problems.
Electronic Refiling And Payment Reminders
Form BD Refile- Deadline: Dec. 15, 1999
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