Nicole Alkire

On February 12, 2026, the US Securities and Exchange Commission approved FINRA’s proposed amendment to FINRA Rule 3220 (the Gifts Rule), increasing the annual gift limit from $100 to $300 per recipient. The amendment will become effective as of March 30. Firms adjusting limits should carefully review implications of any changes.

On February 12, 2026, the US Securities and Exchange Commission approved FINRA’s proposed amendment to FINRA Rule 3220 (the Gifts Rule), increasing the annual gift limit from $100 to $300 per recipient. The amendment will become effective as of March 30. Firms adjusting limits should carefully review implications of any changes.

As part of the FINRA Forward initiative to modernize its rules, guidance, and processes for member firms, FINRA announced in Regulatory Notice 26-03 that member firms will no longer be expected (and effectively required) to obtain “no objection” from FINRA staff before using negative consent for the bulk transfer or assignment of customers’ accounts. The policy described in the notice becomes effective April 1, 2026.