FINRA Issues Guidance on Suitability Rule's Definition of "Customer" and "Investment Strategy"

FINRA issued further Guidance on FINRA's Suitability Rule (Regulatory Notice 12-55).  Its revised Rule 2111became effective in July 2012, and FINRA previously issued Regulatory Notice 12-25 to address frequently asked questions.  This most recent Notice addresses two issues:  the scope of the terms "customer" and "investment strategy."  FINRA has also created a suitability web page to consolidate information about the Rule.