2024-12-02 | Information Notice 12/2/24Added · Updated
FINRA publishes a 2025 Filing Schedule on its website to assist firms in submitting accurate requests for extensions of time under Regulation T, SEA Rule 15c3-3, and FINRA Rule 4210. The schedule specifies the correct business days and holidays for filing, particularly around periods when exchanges or banks are closed. Firms must use these dates to avoid automatic denials by the REX system and ensure timely approval of extension requests throughout the year.
2025 Extensions of Time Filing Schedule Summary FINRA is making available on the FINRA website the Filing Schedule in connection with requests for Federal Reserve Board Regulation T, SEA Rule 15c3-3 and FINRA Rule 4210 extensions of time throughout 2025, including holidays. This information will assist firms with making accurate submissions in connection with filing requests of extensions of time throughout the year, including prior to and after a holiday when the exchanges or banks are closed in 2025. Questions regarding this Notice may be directed to Theresa Reynolds, Senior Credit Regulation Coordinator at (646) 315-8567 or email. Background FINRA Rule 4230(a) requires clearing firms for which FINRA is the designated examining authority pursuant to SEA Rule 17d-1 to submit requests for extensions of time as contemplated by Regulation T of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System1 (“Regulation T”) and SEA Rule 15c3-3(n)2 to FINRA for approval. Firms are also required to file with FINRA their request for extensions of time to satisfy margin deficiencies pursuant to FINRA Rule 4210.3 FINRA has implemented an automated system for the receipt and processing of such extension of time requests (the REX system). When incorrect dates are submitted in connection with an extension request, the REX system may deny the request, resulting in firms having to resubmit the request with corrected dates. To assist firms in determining the correct filing dates throughout the year, including around holidays observed in 2025, FINRA is providing on the FINRA website a Filing Schedule covering all business days and holidays for extensions in 2025. Firms should use the dates noted in the Filing Schedule when requesting extensions of time in 2025, especially on dates prior to and after any holiday during which exchanges or banks are closed in 2025. 1 Information Notice Suggested Routing X Compliance X Internal Audit X Legal X Municipal/Government Securities X Operations X Trading Key Topic(s) X Extension Filing Due Dates X Settlement Schedule Referenced Rules and Notices X FINRA Rule 4210 X FINRA Rule 4230 X Regulation T 220.4 and 220.8 X SEA Rule 15c3-3 December 2, 2024