Episodes 61
Avg. Duration 28m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (44)
Since Sep 2018
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

FINRA Unscripted is the voice of the nation’s largest non-government securities regulator. We bring together FINRA leaders to discuss existing and emerging regulatory topics that impact the broker-dealer industry. We share best practices for compliance officers, insights into the operations of a 3,500 person self-regulated organization and educational tools and information for investors. Every investor in America relies on one thing: fair financial markets. That is what FINRA works every day to ensure.

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Inside FINRA Forward: A Conversation with FINRA Board Chair Scott Curtis

Jun 02, 2026 27m

On this episode, tune in to a conversation from FINRA’s 2026 Annual Conference, where FINRA Board Chair Scott Curtis and FINRA President and CEO Robert Cook discussed the partnership between board…

How FINRA Is Enhancing Member Firm Examinations

May 05, 2026 34m

Examinations are a cornerstone of FINRA's regulatory oversight, but how we conduct them is evolving. As part of FINRA Forward, we're making our approach more risk-informed, more efficient, and more…

Trading Around the Clock: Inside FINRA's Trade Reporting Enhancements

Apr 07, 2026 23m

Every time you check a stock price on your phone or watch a ticker scroll across a screen, you are seeing the result of a complex reporting system most investors never think about. Behind that number…

How FINRA Is Streamlining Data Requests

Mar 03, 2026 34m

Data is at the heart of everything we do at FINRA—from examining firms to detecting suspicious trading to protecting investors. But the process of requesting, gathering, and analyzing data involves…

Financial Security in 2026: Tips for Investors and How Firms Can Help

Feb 03, 2026 18m

Financial security is about more than just building wealth: It's about resilience, preparation, and having the tools to weather whatever comes your way. And right now, with rising costs, market…

Investors in the United States: Key Trends and Insights from the National Financial Capability Study

Jan 06, 2026 37m

The FINRA Investor Education Foundation’s National Financial Capability Study is an expansive source of data and insights about the financial lives of U.S. adults. Conducted every three years, this…

Navigating the 2026 Regulatory Oversight Report: Key Insights from FINRA Leadership

Dec 09, 2025 42m

The Annual Regulatory Oversight Report is one of FINRA’s most valued resources for member firms—and this year, we're publishing it earlier than ever in response to member feedback. The 2026 Report…

Making Your Voice Heard Through FINRA Member Engagement

Dec 02, 2025 32m

As a self-regulatory organization, engagement with member firms is vital to FINRA’s success. On this episode, we highlight engagement opportunities, provide insight into how FINRA is listening and…

Building Cybersecurity Resilience Through FINRA Forward

Nov 19, 2025 40m

Today's cybersecurity threats aren't isolated incidents—they are sophisticated operations orchestrated by organized criminals and even nation states. This new reality demands we respond not as…

A Conversation with FINRA CEO Robert Cook and Small Firm Advisory Committee Chair Preston Haxo

Nov 04, 2025 26m

Small firms face unique challenges. The regulatory landscape is evolving rapidly. And the conversation between regulators and the regulated is more important than ever. How does FINRA ensure that…

Encore | Investing Wisely in 2025: Avoiding Scams and Achieving Your Financial Goals

Oct 07, 2025 15m

This episode originally aired in January 2025.Many of us view January as a time to make a fresh start, and as a time to bid farewell to bad habits. In thinking about your New Year's resolutions, have…

Previewing FINRA’s Crypto and Blockchain Education Program

Sep 16, 2025 17m

As member firm activity increases in blockchain and crypto assets, FINRA is launching a Crypto and Blockchain Education Program designed to empower member firm compliance and combat crypto fraud by…

National Financial Capability Study: Key Trends and Insights

Aug 05, 2025 32m

In 2009, the FINRA Investor Education Foundation launched the first national study of financial capability of adults in the United States. Since its start, the National Financial Capability Study has…

A Conversation With FINRA Chair Scott Curtis

Jul 15, 2025 28m

Resources mentioned in this episode:Blog Post: Fee Rebate for FINRA Member FirmsBlog Post: FINRA Forward Initiatives to Support Members, Markets and the Investors They ServeRequest for Comment:…

Robert Cook on FINRA Forward, and More

Jun 17, 2025 23m

FINRA Forward—New Initiatives to Support Members, Markets, and the Investors They ServeFINRA360Request for Comment on Capital Formation Rules, Guidance and ProcessesRequest for Comment on Modern…

Vendor Vigilance: Navigating Third-Party Risk

May 06, 2025 18m

Third-party risk is the most clicked-on topic in FINRA's 2025 Regulatory Oversight Report. But what is third-party risk and why are people so interested in it? What can FINRA member firms do to…

Protecting Investors: FINRA Securities Helpline for Seniors' 10th Anniversary

Apr 01, 2025 27m

This month, we are marking the 10th anniversary of the FINRA Securities Helpline for Seniors—an important milestone for a critical service that FINRA provides to protect vulnerable investors and…

Protecting Yourself from Financial Fraud: Navigating an Evolving Landscape

Mar 04, 2025 31m

As we observe National Consumer Protection Week amid a growing and changing financial fraud landscape, the time is ripe to talk about the ways in which investors can protect themselves from financial…

Using Data to Stay Ahead of Risk: Introducing FINRA’s StratIntel Team

Feb 11, 2025 35m

As the financial industry continues to evolve, it's important to stay ahead of emerging risks and trends. On this episode of FINRA Unscripted, the leaders of FINRA's new Strategic Intelligence and…

Unpacking the 2025 FINRA Annual Regulatory Oversight Report

Jan 28, 2025 24m

As a self-regulatory organization, information sharing is key to FINRA's pursuit of its mission of investor protection and market integrity. The 2025 FINRA Regulatory Oversight Report provides just…

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