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FINRA proposes finalizing updates to outside business activity rules

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Alexander I. Cohen, Armstrong Teasdale; Noelle Mack, Armstrong Teasdale; Devon Goodall, Armstrong Teasdale; Matt Kitzi, Armstrong Teasdale; A. Valerie Mirko, Armstrong Teasdale

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The Proposed Rule is a welcome development to modernize the existing, outdated requirements related to outside business activity and private securities transactions.

On January 22, 2026, FINRA filed a rule proposal ( the Proposed Rule

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