News Releases & Statements

Findings Reveal Decline in U.S. Adults’ Ability to Make Ends Meet and Save for Emergencies, More Households Strained by Increased Costs, and the Struggle of the Middle-Income Group

FINRA published the 2025 Industry Snapshot, the annual statistical report on registered representatives, brokerage firms and market activity that FINRA oversees.

WASHINGTON— The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) and FINRA today announced that registration is now open for the 2025 Joint Compliance Outreach Program, a two-day event to discuss compliance and regulatory matters directly with municipal market professionals. The program will be held virtually via Zoom on November 18 and 19.

WASHINGTON—FINRA’s Board of Governors met June 4-5. The Board approved two rule proposals, approved the appointments of new Advisory Committee members, met with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Mark Uyeda, and received updates on FINRA’s long-term financial planning and FINRA’s enterprise risk management and cybersecurity program.

WASHINGTON—FINRA announced today the appointment of Stephen Luparello as a public governor on its Board of Governors.

FINRA recently proposed amendments to streamline and reduce unnecessary burdens regarding existing requirements addressing outside activities of broker-dealers’ associated persons. Unfortunately, several recent statements published in news media mischaracterize FINRA’s proposal in a number of ways.

WASHINGTON—FINRA announced today the launch of FINRA Forward, a series of initiatives to improve its effectiveness and efficiency in pursuing its mission. The Three FINRA Forward initiatives:

Findings are Part of the National Financial Capability Study to be Published in JulyWASHINGTON—The FINRA Investor Education Foundation (FINRA Foundation) released today preliminary findings from the National Financial Capability Study, which will be published in July. The FINRA Foundation is previewing the data this month—National Financial Capability Month—to provide insight into the overall financial knowledge of adults in the U.S. and per state.

Congratulations to Chairman Atkins on his confirmation. FINRA looks forward to working with Chairman Atkins, the other Commissioners and SEC staff to fulfill its vital mission of protecting investors and safeguarding market integrity. FINRA stands ready to support Chairman Atkins’ efforts to bring smart, effective and appropriately tailored regulation to benefit all market participants.

WASHINGTON—FINRA marks this month the 10th anniversary of the FINRA Securities Helpline for Seniors, an important resource for seniors and vulnerable investors that has assisted in recovering more than $9.3 million for investors as of Dec. 31, 2024.