TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
On June 2, 1983, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") approved amendments to Schedule E to Article IV, Section 2 of the Association's By-Laws ("Schedule E") which relates to the distribution of members' own securities and those of affiliates. The amendments became effective upon approval and are applicable
(a) A securities contract that has not been completed by the seller according to its terms may be closed by the buyer not sooner than the third business day following the date delivery was due, in accordance with this Rule.
However, this Rule shall not apply:
(1) where the contract is subject to the “buy-in” requirements of a national securities exchange or a registered clearing agency, in which
On October 2, 2023, FINRA will launch the new Fingerprint Program for Transfer Agents and Clearing Agencies (TA/CAs) as the SEC declared FINRA's updated Fingerprint Plan effective September 22, 2023. This Program outsources fingerprint processing to Sterling Identity (Sterling), the same FBI-approved channeler that processes fingerprints for broker-dealers on FINRA’s behalf.
Comprehensive Automated Risk Data System
Regulatory Notice
Notice Type
Request for Comment
Suggested Routing
Compliance
Legal
Operations
Risk
Senior Management
Technology
Key Topics
Reporting Requirements
Referenced Rules &
• Churning or Excessive Trading
• Communications With the Public—Late Filing; Failing to File; Failing to Comply With Rule Standards or Use of Misleading Communications
• Customer Account Transfer Contracts—Failure to Comply With Rule Requirements
• Day-Trading Accounts—Failure to Comply With Risk
SUGGESTED ROUTING:*
Senior ManagementInternal AuditOperationsTrading*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
On June 30, 1988, the maximum Small Order Execution System (SOES) order size for all Nasdaq National Market securities was established as follows:
A 1,000-share maximum order size was applied to those Nasdaq National Market securities that
SUGGESTED ROUTING
Senior ManagementLegal & Compliance
Executive Summary
At its May 1994 meeting, the NASD Board of Governors approved the issuance of a Notice to Members soliciting comment on the Report of the Subcommittee on Punitive Damages of the NASD Legal Advisory Board. The Report proposes a number of approaches that the NASD might adopt for the award of punitive damages in
Testimony by Senior Vice President of Investor Education and President of the FINRA Investor Education Foundation Gerri Walsh Before the Senate Special Committee on Aging
Monthly Disciplinary Actions November 2017
GUIDANCE
Continuing Education
SUGGESTED ROUTING
KEY TOPICS
Continuing Education
Legal & Compliance
Registration
Senior Management
Continuing Education
Firm Element
Executive Summary
The Securities Industry/Regulatory Council on Continuing Education (Council) has issued the annual Firm Element Advisory, a guide for firms to use when developing their continuing
