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Join FINRA on our newest initiative: Get Your Head in the Trade—a campaign to help novice, self-directed investors conquer investing FOMO and be sure an investment is right for them. Go to finra.org/tradesmart to explore and share resources and tools to ignite investor understanding and confidence. Learn more here ▶️ https://bit.ly/4cUPKBI

You wouldn’t make a major purchase without reading reviews or comparing options, and investing should be no different. Doing your research, or due diligence, helps you assess whether an investment fits your goals, risk tolerance and timeline. Learn what due diligence involves and where to find comprehensive information about stocks and bonds below. Stock Investing and Due Diligence: https://bit.ly/4jTiXRa Bond Investing and Due Diligence: https://bit.ly/4lZHRka

Reading, writing, arithmetic … and finance? Financial fluency is a lifelong skill that starts early. Teaching kids smart money habits now can help them grow into financially capable adults in the future. Here are 4 ways to help build a strong financial foundation from preschool to high school and beyond. Learn more: https://bit.ly/448lpyK

FINRA has helpful online tools to teach you about investing and keep you safe from scams. Check out our Protect Your Money section on our website to learn how to spot red flags, what questions to ask, and ways to protect your personal information. Learn more: https://bit.ly/43Y7cV6

We have launched FINRA Forward, a series of initiatives to further improve our effectiveness and efficiency in pursuing our mission. FINRA Forward addresses how we can best fulfill our mission of protecting investors, safeguarding market integrity, and promoting market confidence. The future begins now, with targeted initiatives to modernize regulations, enhance industry compliance, and strengthen protections against cyber threats. Learn more below and read about FINRA Forward in CEO Robert Cook’s own words: https://bit.ly/42Gnlfo

FINRA member firms should be aware of a joint cybersecurity advisory describing fast flux—a technique threat actors use to keep network defenders from detecting malware. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3GvsGPa

April is Financial Capability Month—a timely opportunity to enhance your financial knowledge and skills. FINRA and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation offer valuable resources designed to support you and your family throughout your financial journey. We've outlined five practical steps to help you build financial resilience and move confidently in the right direction. Learn more: https://bit.ly/42A38rx

FINRA’s Investor Education Foundation has released preliminary findings from our National Financial Capability Study. This preview, shared during National Financial Capability Month, offers valuable insights into the financial knowledge of U.S. adults, both nationally and by state. Stay tuned for more details on this crucial study which will be published in July. For now, you can learn more here: https://bit.ly/42oIwmi

🚨 Member firms should be aware of an alleged large-scale data breach possibly affecting Oracle Cloud services at firms and third-party providers. FINRA recommends that firms review this information to assess any potential impact to their operations, as well as with third-party providers who provide services to the firm. Learn more: https://bit.ly/421dYIo

This episode of #FINRAUnscripted features Elizabeth Yoka from our Vulnerable Adults and Seniors Team (VAST). Here we discuss the FINRA Securities Helpline for Seniors and its decade-long commitment to investor protection. Tune in to our latest podcast to learn more 🎧: https://bit.ly/4i0Zc9g