FINRA's Black Friday Reminder: Don't Forget Modified Cut-off Time For Expiring Options

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FINRA reminded member firms that national options exchanges will close at 1:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on Friday, November 25, 2016.

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FINRA reminded member firmsthat national options exchanges will close at 1:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on Friday, November 25, 2016. FINRA emphasized that this early closing will affect the exercise cut-off time for expiring options. The deadline for option holders that wish to exercise expiring options will be 2:30 p.m.

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