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FINRA Reminds Members of Obligations Related to OTC Securities Quoted by a Filed Form 211 -

On September 24, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) issued a Regulatory Notice (Notice) reminding firms of their applicable obligations when publishing a quote in an OTC security, in addition to filing a Form 211. Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (SEA) Rule 15c2-11 prevents a broker-dealer from initiating quotations in an OTC security unless such broker-dealer has reviewed and verified that certain information about the issuer is accurate and from a reliable source. FINRA Rule 6432 requires a firm to file a Form 211 with FINRA to show compliance with SEA Rule 15c2-11.