FINRA to perform market oversight functions of NYSE Regulation
It was announced on May 4 that the U.S. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) would be assuming the market surveillance and enforcement functions currently conducted by NYSE Regulation. Under the agreement, which is subject to review by the Securities and Exchange Commission, FINRA would assume the regulatory functions for NYSE Euronext's U.S. equities and options markets, being the NYSE, NYSE Arca and NYSE Amex.
