This includes at a minimum:
- Data back-up and recovery (hard copy and electronic);
- All mission critical systems;
- Financial and operational assessments;
- Alternate communications between customers and the member;
- Alternate communications between the member and its employees;
- Alternate physical location of employees;
- Critical business constituent, bank, and counter-party impact;
- Regulatory reporting;
- Communications with regulators; and
- How the member will assure customers’ prompt access to their funds and securities in the event that the member determines that it is unable to continue its business.
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FINRA Annual 2026: Tracking the compliance and legal trends
At the FINRA Annual Conference this year, panelists highlighted trends such as those involving investor scams, Reg S-P, and e-communications.
Julie DiMauro3 min read
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FINRA Annual 2026: Exam and enforcement enhancements offer guidance to member firms
Speakers discussed the enhancements FINRA is making to both divisions and how firms can navigate their way through these processes with better practices.
Julie DiMauro6 min read
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GRIP Extra: OSC sets examination priorities, SEC reviews FINRA short-selling proposal
Our in-brief roundup of notable stories from the last week.
GRIP3 min read
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FINRA Annual 2026: Talking AI and prediction markets
Speakers tackled emerging developments in crypto, AI, prediction markets and other critical regulatory topics shaping financial services entities.
Julie DiMauro3 min read
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GRIP Extra: CFTC replaces outdated swap benchmarks, ESMA moves to simplify EU reporting
Our in-brief roundup of notable stories from the last week.
GRIP3 min read
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GRIP Extra: OCC blocks Illinois interchange fee ban, CFPB cuts small business lending rule
Our in-brief roundup of notable stories from the last week.
GRIP2 min read
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SIFMA Compliance and Legal Conference – a candid appraisal
Rob Mason, Global Relay's director of regulatory intelligence, reports from an impressive SIFMA gathering in Florida.
Rob Mason3 min read
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GRIP Extra: Regulators lower US community bank leverage ratio, DOJ seizes $700m from scam center
Our in-brief roundup of notable stories from the last week.
GRIP3 min read
