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SEC Approves FINRA’s Capital Acquisition Broker (CAB) Rules (What's a 'CAB'?)

October 17, 2016

FINRA rules for firms that meet the definition of “capital acquisition broker” (CAB) will take effect on 4/14/17.

 

CABs are firms that ... engage in a limited range of activities, essentially advising companies and private equity funds on capital raising and corporate restructuring, and acting as placement agents for sales of unregistered securities to institutional investors under limited conditions.

 

Firms that elect to be governed under the CAB rule set are not permitted, among other things, to carry or maintain customer accounts, handle customers’ funds or securities, accept customers’ trading orders, or engage in proprietary trading or market-making. Starting 1/3/17, FINRA will begin accepting applications requesting CAB status from firms that are not broker-dealers, as well as from existing member firms.

 

Direct questions to Joseph Savage, VP and Counsel, Regulatory Policy, at (240) 386-4534 or by email at joe.savage@fin