FINRA provides guidance on qualification examinations
May 12, 2020
On May 12, FINRA added a new question to its frequently asked questions page regarding the availability of the waiver process for qualification examinations. FINRA has clarified that its waiver process is currently functional and FINRA may, in exceptional cases and where good cause is shown, waive the applicable qualification examinations and accept other standards as evidence of an applicant’s qualification for registration. Guidance is provided regarding how to submit a waiver request.