FINRA Rule 3170
The Taping Rule is applies only to member firms with a significant number of registered persons that previously worked for firms that have been expelled from FINRA membership or have had their registrations revoked for inappropriate sales practices.
Firms that become subject to these requirements are called “taping firms.”
Taping firms must establish, enforce and maintain special written supervisory procedures, tape record conversations for a period of three years, at a minimum, and review those recordings for compliance purposes.
Disciplinary decisions issued January 31 – February 6, 2026.
Thomas Hyrkiel3 min read
As Valentine’s Day approaches, several US regulators are confronting a costly form of fraud.
Vlada Gurvich4 min read
FINRA and the NYSE said the firm used unreasonable surveillance parameters to flag potential manipulative trading activity.
Julie DiMauro4 min read
FINRA noted the case involved "at least 3,560 text messages" about firm business, including sensitive personal information and investment advice.
Julie DiMauro3 min read
Disciplinary decisions issued January 24 – 30, 2026.
Thomas Hyrkiel3 min read
FINRA's Mark Ruppert detailed in his blog post some ways firms can evaluate their particular agentic AI strategies and associated risks.
Julie DiMauro3 min read
Disciplinary decisions issued January 17 – 23, 2026.
Thomas Hyrkiel3 min read
Late reporting to TRACE.
GRIP<1 min read
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