FINRA Forward: A New Direction?

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FINRA Forward: A New Direction?

November 15, 2025

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United States
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The Investment Lawyer

Senior Counsel Ethan Corey and Associate Jose Gerez discuss “FINRA Forward”, a strategic initiative introduced in April 2025 by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) under the leadership of its President and CEO Robert Cook.

Ethan and Jose discuss how this initiative seeks to modernize rules, strengthen compliance, and tackle cybersecurity risks—with the aim to make FINRA a more agile, effective, and responsive self-regulatory organization. They delve into the initiative’s significance and its potential impact for member firms and investors and the future of financial regulation.

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ethancorey@eversheds-sutherland.com

Ethan D. Corey

Senior Counsel

Washington, DC, United States

josegerez@eversheds-sutherland.com

Jose L. Gerez

Associate

New York, United States

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