FINRA Undertakes Comprehensive Review of Member and Public Engagement Programs

In a Special Notice, FINRA solicited comments on certain member and public engagement programs to enhance its effectiveness as a self-regulatory organization ("SRO").

Specifically, FINRA requested comments on member and public engagement with respect to the following programs:

• Advisory, Ad Hoc and District Committees;

• FINRA's Rulemaking Process;

• Member Relations, Education and Compliance Resources;

• Investor Education;

• Transparency into FINRA's Activities and Operations; and

• Other Available Communications, and FINRA's News and Reporting Information Resources.

Comments must be submitted by May 5, 2017.