Regulatory Reporting Archives

Not the Same CAT

Posted on May 21, 2024

I do not think that it is an exaggeration to write that historically the public’s view of securities trade reporting has been a collective yawn. (In fact, that sentiment may also be true for industry participants – until, of course, it goes wrong.) This changed with a recent lawsuit filed in...

A Carbon Copy Unlike Any Other

Posted on April 16, 2024

ATTENTION broker-dealers that post order routing reports pursuant to SEC Rule 606(a): You have a new reporting obligation. Starting with the Rule 606(a) report for the second quarter this year -- which, of course, is due on or before July 31 -- you must also file your report with FINRA...

Yet Another Assortment of . . .

Posted on May 23, 2023

Brain Droppings! George Carlin’s Brain Droppings is an inspiration for my micro-blog on LinkedIn. Below are some of my most recent posts. The Financial Professionals Coalition, Ltd. For those of you in the registered investment adviser or broker-dealer space,...

More Thoughts, Ideas and uh, Brain Droppings

Posted on April 28, 2023

As noted time and time again, George Carlin’s Brain Droppings is as an inspiration for my micro-blog on LinkedIn. There I frequently comment on events affecting the broker-dealer and registered investment adviser communities. And there have...

Another Batch of Brain Droppings

Posted on March 24, 2023

George Carlin’s philosophy tome, Brain Droppings, is as an inspiration for my micro-blog on LinkedIn. Below are some of my most recent posts. Firms Face Choppy Water Navigating SEC Compliance Dates “Regulation does not exist in a vacuum.” I appreciate Investment Adviser Association President Barr saying very publicly (and to...

Yet Even More Brain Droppings – Broker-Dealer Edition

Posted on February 19, 2023

Comedians are some of our best modern-day philosophers, and as I noted earlier, George Carlin was one of the best. He captured his musings, beliefs, etc. in many books. One of which is Brain Droppings, which...

Even More Brain Droppings – Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) Edition

Posted on January 30, 2023

I am convinced that if Plato was alive, then he would be spending his time at the D.C. Improv whenever he came to town. Yesterday’s philosophers are today’s comedians, and as I noted earlier, George Carlin was one of the best. Carlin captured his -uh- philosophy in many tomes, including Brain Droppings, which I shamelessly...

Reporting to the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT)

Posted on April 20, 2022

MENOs and MEORs and MEOFs, Oh My! – A High-Level Overview of CAT Reporting The Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) is the biggest change – and many would offer, challenge – to regulatory reporting in the broker-dealer industry in some time. Perhaps ever. Accurate reporting requires a blend of regulatory expertise and technical skill...