SIFMA Statement on FINRA Announcement of Exam and Monitoring Program Consolidation

Washington, DC, October 1, 2018 – SIFMA today released a statement from Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., SIFMA president and CEO, in response to an announcement by FINRA that it plans to consolidate its Examination and Risk Monitoring Programs:

“We commend FINRA’s decision to consolidate its Examination and Monitoring programs as part of the ongoing self-evaluation initiative, FINRA360. We are optimistic that, once fully implemented, this change will reduce inefficiencies and allow FINRA to more effectively deploy its resources and enhance the quality of its examinations.”

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SIFMA is the leading trade association for broker-dealers, investment banks and asset managers operating in the U.S. and global capital markets. On behalf of our industry’s nearly 1 million employees, we advocate on legislation, regulation and business policy, affecting retail and institutional investors, equity and fixed income markets and related products and services. We serve as an industry coordinating body to promote fair and orderly markets, informed regulatory compliance, and efficient market operations and resiliency. We also provide a forum for industry policy and professional development. SIFMA, with offices in New York and Washington, D.C., is the U.S. regional member of the Global Financial Markets Association (GFMA). For more information, visit http://www.sifma.org.