FINRA Filing Amendment to Proposed Rule Change for Enhanced Customer Protection and Suitability Standards

Summary

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has filed an amendment to its proposed rule change, which, if approved, will adopt rules 2090 (Know Your Customer) and 2111 (Suitability) into the Consolidated FINRA Rulebook. This move aims to enhance customer protection and suitability standards in the financial industry.

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