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FINRA podcasts are short online audio recordings that highlight news, regulatory updates and other compliance topics. FINRA has created podcasts as a convenient way to get compliance-related information into the hands of compliance professionals. Podcasts cover compliance topics, updates and speeches. 

 

Recent episodes appear below; see Podcasts in the Online Learning section for a full list.

 

March 8, 2010

Reverse Convertibles  New Graphic
Listen Now/Download | 12 min. 17 sec. 

 

Guidance on sales practice obligations related to reverse convertibles.

 


 

March 1, 2010

February 2010 Monthly Recap  New Graphic
Listen Now/Download | 9 min. 50 sec. 

 

Revisit the latest FINRA Notices, compliance resources and news from February 2010.

 


 

February 22, 2010

Variable Life Settlements and Transactions in Related Investment Products – Your Firm's Obligations – Part I  New Graphic
Listen Now/Download | 7 min. 59 sec. 

 

FINRA staff provide background on variable life settlements and transactions in related investment products, and discuss some requirements and potential risks.

 


 

February 16, 2010

What to Expect: The U4 and U5 Filing Process  New Graphic
Listen Now/Download | 16 min. 56 sec. 

 

This podcast focuses on the process for submitting Form U4 and Form U5 filings.

 


 

February 8, 2010

Social Networking  
Listen Now/Download | 10 min. 52 sec. 

 

Guidance on firms' use of blogs and social networking sites for business communications.

 


 

February 1, 2010

January 2010 Monthly Recap  
Listen Now/Download | 8 min. 34 sec. 

 

Revisit the latest FINRA Notices, compliance resources and news from January 2010.

 


 

January 25, 2010

FINRA Rulebook Consolidation  
Listen Now/Download | 8 min. 24 sec. 

 

FINRA staff introduce new FINRA rules for the consolidated rulebook that go into effect during the month of February.

 


 

January 19, 2010

Quarterly Disciplinary Review – January 2010 Issue  
Listen Now/Download | 8 min. 03 sec.

 

FINRA staff discuss examples of registered representatives’ misconduct, as featured in the January issue of FINRA's Quarterly Disciplinary Review.

 


 

January 11, 2010

What to Expect: Filing a Change in Membership Application  
Listen Now/Download | 23 min.

 

This podcast, the audio version of a FINRA webcast, focuses on the process for filing Continuing Membership Applications.

 


 

January 5, 2010

December 2009 Monthly Recap  
Listen Now/Download | 13 min. 20 sec. 

 

Revisit the latest FINRA Notices, compliance resources and news from December 2009.

 


 

December 28, 2009

TRACE Expansion  
Listen Now/Download | 5 min. 01 sec. 

 

FINRA staff discuss amendments to rules that govern TRACE, the Trade Reporting and Compliance Engine.

 


 

December 21, 2009

Pandemic Preparedness – Part II  
Listen Now/Download | 9 min. 15 sec. 

 

The second podcast in a two-part series on pandemic preparedness offers suggestions for addressing the top three challenges firms expect during pandemics.

 


 

December 14, 2009

FINRA Rulebook Consolidation  
Listen Now/Download | 10 min. 33 sec. 

 

FINRA staff introduce 11 new FINRA rules for the consolidated rulebook, 10 of which are effective on December 14, and one that goes into effect on January 1, 2010.

 


 

December 7, 2009

Rethinking Regulation and Industry Business Practices  
Listen Now/Download | 12 min. 17 sec. 

 

FINRA's Chairman and CEO discusses how regulators and market participants should respond to the current financial landscape.

 


 

December 1, 2009

November 2009 Monthly Recap  
Listen Now/Download | 12 min. 07 sec. 

 

Revisit the latest FINRA Notices, compliance resources and news from November 2009.

 


 


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Please note: FINRA's Podcasts are the sole property of FINRA and the information provided is for informational and educational purposes only. The content of the Podcasts does not constitute any FINRA rule or amendment or interpretation to such rules. Compliance with any recommended conduct presented does not mean that a firm or person has complied with the full extent of their obligations under FINRA rules, the rules of any other SRO, or securities laws. This Podcast is provided "as is". FINRA and its affiliates are not responsible for any human or mechanical errors or omissions. Parties may not reproduce these podcasts in any form without the express written consent of FINRA. Music provided by the Podsafe Music Network (http://music.podshow.com).