FINRA proposes voluntary CE program for senior leaders under new Rule 1240.03
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FINRA has filed SR-FINRA-2026-023 with the SEC to adopt a new rule allowing member firms to offer senior leaders a voluntary continuing education option. The filing also makes a conforming change to how the Regulatory Element is delivered. Compliance and HR teams overseeing CE programs should note the scope and voluntary nature of the proposal.
- FINRA filed SR-FINRA-2026-023 with the SEC to adopt new FINRA Rule 1240.03, the Senior Leader Regulatory Element Interim Program.
- The interim continuing education program described in the filing is voluntary for member firms.
- FINRA is making a conforming amendment to FINRA Rule 1240(a)(6), which addresses delivery of the Regulatory Element.
- The filing is listed as a new submission, with the full text of the proposed rule change available as a 2.41 MB PDF.
Executive summary
FINRA has filed proposed rule change SR-FINRA-2026-023 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing seeks to adopt FINRA Rule 1240.03, named the Senior Leader Regulatory Element Interim Program, and to make a conforming amendment to FINRA Rule 1240(a)(6), which…
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https://www.finra.org/rules-guidance/rule-filings/sr-finra-2026-023Read by Regulus 29 Oct 2026 at 21:43 UTC
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