On January 4, new President and CEO Richard Cook issued FINRA's Annual Regulatory and Examination Priorities Letter. This year's list in summary is:
New for 2017:
Targeted electronic off-site reviews "on select firms not scheduled for cycle exams."
 An annual summary report of key exam findings on selected issues
 More resources for small firms, including:
 - Compliance calendar;
 - Compliance service provide directory.
High-Risk / Recidivist Brokers
Dedicated exam group
 Supervisory procedures and due-diligence
 Branch inspections
Sales Practices
Seniors: fraud and abuse; ...