FINRA Makes Minor Account Rule Exception
Published Date: 7/7/2026
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Summary
FINRA is updating its rules to exclude certain accounts protected under a new tax law (Section 530A) from extra paperwork and approval steps. This change helps financial pros handle these special accounts more easily, starting right away with no extra costs. If you work with broker-dealers or financial institutions, this means smoother account management from now on!
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No Employer Consent Needed for Trump Accounts
FINRA is amending Rule 3210 to except accounts established under Internal Revenue Code Section 530A (called "Trump Accounts") from the rule’s requirement that an associated person obtain prior written consent from their employer before opening an account at another firm. This change applies immediately upon filing (filed June 17, 2026) and removes that prior-consent step for associated persons who open Trump Accounts.
No Mandatory Account Notifications or Consent
FINRA’s amendment also excepts Trump Accounts from the Rule 3210 requirement that an associated person notify, in writing, the firm holding the account of their association with an employer member. Associated persons who open Trump Accounts no longer must provide that written notice under Rule 3210.
No Duplicate Statements Transmission Required
Under the amendment, executing members (firms holding Trump Accounts) are not required under Rule 3210 to transmit duplicate confirmations and statements to an associated person’s employer upon request for accounts pursuant to IRC Section 530A. This removes that duplicate-reporting burden for those firms with respect to Trump Accounts.
Immediate Effect Before July 4, 2026 Launch
FINRA requested and the SEC waived the normal 30-day delay so the exception for Trump Accounts under Rule 3210 is operative upon filing (filed June 17, 2026). This immediate effectiveness was to provide certainty to members and associated persons ahead of the July 4, 2026 implementation date for Trump Accounts.
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