FINRA created a new Securities Industry Essentials ("SIE") examination and revised several of its representative-level qualification examinations. In addition, FINRA set or modified various examination fees.

In a Regulatory Notice, FINRA stated that a previously unregistered individual who is applying to be a representative on or after October 1, 2018 will be required to pass both the SIE examination and the revised representative-level examination that is applicable to the individual's role.

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