Suitability Rule

Additional Guidance on FINRA's Suitability Rule

In May 2012, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority provided guidance on Rule 2111 (Suitability) by providing answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs). Answers that supersede some of these FAQs and additional FAQs...more

Orrick's Financial Industry Week In Review - December 17, 2012

In This Issue: *Financial Industry Developments - CFTC No-Action Relief for Securitizations from Commodity Pool Operator Registration - CFTC No-Action Relief for Mortgage REIT Operators from Commodity Pool...more

Burr Alert: FINRA Updates Guidance On Its Suitability Rule

In its Regulatory Notice 12-55, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA") has updated its guidance on FINRA Rule 2111 concerning suitability. This is FINRA's fourth regulatory notice concerning the rule -- it...more

FINRA Reverses Course and Issues Guidance Changing Its Interpretation Regarding the Key Issues of "Potential Investors" and...

Background - FINRA’s new suitability requirement, Rule 2011, went into effect July 9, 2012. Because the rule was such a departure from prior standards, FINRA issued Regulatory Notice 12-25 (May 2012) to explain the rule...more