# How FINRA Is Enhancing Member Firm Examinations

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Podcast: [FINRA Unscripted](https://stenobird.com/podcast/finra-unscripted-916397)
Published: 2026-05-05T10:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

On this episode of FINRA Unscripted, find out how FINRA is enhancing firm examinations through streamlined first firm exams, extended cycles for lower-risk firms, targeted data requests, and advance exam notices. Learn how these changes improve efficiency while maintaining robust investor protection and market oversight.

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