FINRA Rule 4514

Prohibits the drawing of a negotiable instrument on a customer account without the customer's express written authorization.

Rule Overview

Jurisdiction: United States

Regulator: FINRA

Topic: Recordkeeping

Overview
Latest News

A written authorization may include the customer’s signature on the negotiable instrument.

An authorization that is separate from the negotiable instrument must be preserved for a period of three years following the date of its expiry.

Negotiable instruments include:

  • check
  • draft
  • other negotiable paper
Latest News More on FINRA