Post-Registration Requirements
In addition to the ongoing requirement to file the appropriate renewal forms on an annual basis, broker-dealers must also meet ongoing requirements known as post-registration requirements. These requirements include:
- • Financial reports – Broker-dealers are required to file regular reports regarding their firm’s financial condition. If the information filed on these forms or on a firm’s Form BD becomes inaccurate at any point, updated reports must be filed as soon as possible.
- • Recordkeeping – Broker-dealers must keep most forms of client records and marketing literature on file for three years, the first two years