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FINRA’s Membership Application Program: Safeguarding the Integrity of the Markets
Episode 159

FINRA’s Membership Application Program: Safeguarding the Integrity of the Markets

FINRA's Membership Application Program serves as the entry point to FINRA membership for firms that meet 14 different standards for admission. On this episode, we hear how the group ensures members and would-be members adhere to these standards to safeguard the integrity of the market and ensure Americans can invest with confidence.

FINRA Unscripted

August 6, 202422m 35s

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Show Notes

FINRA’s Membership Application Program (MAP) team serves as the first point of contact for firms looking to enter the broker-dealer industry. It works both to protect investors by ensuring would-be member firms meet FINRA standards of admission, and to help new and existing firms grow and evolve, ensuring a vibrant market for all.

On this episode, Cindy Foster, Vice President of MAP, joins us to share more about FINRA standards of admission and how the group works to ensure a smooth process for both current and prospective member firms. 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Member Application Rules

Broker-Dealer Registration

FINRA Standards for Admission

Episode 117: Reviewing and Approving Digital Asset Firms

MAP Tools and Videos

MAP FAQs

Checklist for Mandatory Materiality Consultation

Residential Supervisory Locations (RSL) FAQs

Phone: 212-858-4000, option five

Email: [email protected]

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Topics

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