FINRA files rule change on binary options and non-OCC cleared options
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FINRA has filed a proposed rule change with the SEC that would amend five of its rules to cover binary options, options whose payout depends on specified metrics, and options cleared by a registered clearing agency other than The Options Clearing Corporation. This segment walks through what the filing covers and which parts of the rulebook it touches, for firms with options business.
- FINRA has filed SR-FINRA-2026-022 with the SEC as a proposed rule change.
- The filing would amend FINRA Rules 2220, 2351, 2357, 2360 and 4210.
- It addresses binary options, options whose payout is based on specified metrics, and options cleared by a registered clearing agency other than The Options Clearing Corporation.
- The full text of the proposed rule change is attached as a 2.15 MB PDF and the filing is marked new.
Executive summary
FINRA has filed a proposed rule change, designated SR-FINRA-2026-022, with the Securities and Exchange Commission. According to the filing notice, the proposal would amend FINRA Rules 2220, 2351, 2357, 2360 and 4210. The stated purpose of the amendments is to…
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https://www.finra.org/rules-guidance/rule-filings/sr-finra-2026-022Read by Regulus 22 Oct 2026 at 22:05 UTC
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