This is a webcast of the live New York session.Why you should attend
Major changes in broker-dealer regulation and the industry have come about as a result of the financial services crisis and the resulting regulatory reform. At the same time, FINRA’s overhaul of its rulebook as part of its Rulebook Consolidation process is almost complete. This program will provide attendees with a solid foundation in the regulatory regime applying to broker-dealers, including what to expect next regarding broker-dealer regulation. Attendees will learn how the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, FINRA rules and state securities laws interact in governing the brokerage industry.
Attendees will also learn about recent regulatory enforcement activity by the SEC, FINRA, and the States and about how broker-dealers are responding to these developments and the challenges ahead for the industry.
A distinguished faculty will offer insights into recent rulemaking that is having far-reaching impact on the day-to-day operations of firms.
What you will learn
- Who are the regulators and how do they interact?
- What is entailed with respect to the duty to supervise?
- How are conflicts of interest resolved?
- What is “suitability”?
- Developments regarding broker-dealer and advisory services
- What is the role of the chief compliance officer?
- How do the SEC and FINRA conduct inspections?
Who should attend
Anyone entering the brokerage industry will benefit from a thorough grounding in the basic regulatory regime governing the industry as will anyone already working in the industry who would like a refresher.
PLI Group Discounts
Groups of 4-14 from the same organization, all registering at the same time, for a PLI program scheduled for presentation at the same site, are entitled to receive a group discount. For further discount information, please contact membership@pli.edu or call (800) 260-4PLI.
PLI Can Arrange Group Viewing to Your Firm
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Cancellations
All cancellations received 3 business days prior to the program will be refunded 100%. If you do not cancel within the allotted time period, payment is due in full. You may substitute another individual to attend the program at any time.
All times are E.D.T
Morning Session: 9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. (E.D.T.)
9:00
Overview of Program; Who is a Broker-Dealer?
- The broker-dealer definition
- Exceptions to the definition
- Status of finders and placement agents
Robert L.D. Colby, Joanne C. Rutkowski
10:00
Broker-Dealer Registration and FINRA Membership
- Registration as a broker-dealer: The Form BD
- FINRA’s membership process
- The membership agreement
- Registration of Associated Persons
Clifford E. Kirsch, Allison Reid
11:00
Networking Break
11:15
Regulatory Jurisdiction
- State regulation
- SRO regulation
- The interplay between the SEC, the SROs and the States
- Current initiatives
Stephen Luparello, G. Philip Rutledge
12:15
Networking Lunch
Afternoon Session: 1:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (E.D.T.)
1:15
The Customer Relationship
- Suitability
- Rules governing the customer account
- Disclosure
Clifford E. Kirsch, Susan S. Krawczyk
2:15
Supervision and Compliance Programs (Legal Ethics)
- Rules requiring supervision
- The CLO/CCO as supervisor
- Requirements regarding compliance reviews
- Requirements regarding the design of a compliance program
- Current supervisory challenges
Doria G. Bachenheimer, Duane L. Hughes, Clifford E. Kirsch
3:30
Networking Break
3:45
Financial Responsibility, Recordkeeping, and Exams
- The Net Capital and Customer Protection Rules
- Recordkeeping
- The SEC and FINRA’s exam program
John R. Hewitt, Chris Salter
5:00
Adjourn
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