Office of Supervisory Jurisdiction | Practical Law

Office of Supervisory Jurisdiction | Practical Law

Office of Supervisory Jurisdiction

Office of Supervisory Jurisdiction

Practical Law Glossary Item 2-589-4545 (Approx. 2 pages)

Glossary

Office of Supervisory Jurisdiction

An office of a broker-dealer where any of certain functions takes place, including:
  • Order execution or market making.
  • Structuring of public offerings or private placements.
  • Maintaining custody of clients' funds or securities.
  • Final approval of new accounts.
  • Final approval of retail communications.
  • Supervision of associated persons at other branch offices.
For more information on an office of supervisory jurisdiction, see Practice Notes, Broker-Dealer Registration: Overview and FINRA Supervision Rules.