FINRA Forward Initiative: What the Sweeping Regulatory Reform Means for Broker-Dealers and Investors
SUMMARY FINRA Forward is a comprehensive 2025 initiative modernizing securities regulation through three pillars: updating outdated rules, empowering firm compliance and combating cybersecurity threats. The reform includes substantial fee increases totaling $450 million by 2029, with corporate financing fees jumping to $1.125 million. Large firms benefit from regulatory clarity while small broker-dealers and private issuers … Read more