The fixed income distributions file is a cumulative list of distributions that have been announced per calendar year going back to 1/1/2017. Distributions include cash, stock and in kind distributions as a result of a bankruptcy reorganization plan, default interest payments, or other distributions in fixed income securities.FINRA’s Market Operations Department reviews and processes
NASD is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC" or "Commission") a proposed rule change to 1) amend Rule 6230 to initiate a two-year pilot program exempting certain TRACE-eligible securities from reporting requirements that otherwise would apply, and 2) amend Rule 6210 and 6230 to reflect the registration of the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. as a national
Regulatory Notice
Notice Type
Request for Comment
Referenced Rules & Notices
Exchange Act Sections 3(a)(10), (12), (29) and (42)
FINRA Rules 0150, 2010, 2241, 2242, 2320, 4370, 5240, 5250, 5270, 5280, 5310, 5320, 6420 and 6710
NASD Rules 1021, 1022, 1031, 1032 and 1050
SEA Regulation NMS
I oppose restrictions on the public's ability to invest in complex products for numerous reasons.
1. The definition of a complex investment is vague, arbitrary, and subject to administrative change in the future. This can cause a new risk for investors who may hold these products now but may be restricted from them in the future, forcing them to sell the products.
2. Being a complex
Asset allocation means deciding what portion of your portfolio to invest in different asset classes, like stocks, bonds and cash. Diversification is the spreading of your investments both among and within different asset classes. And rebalancing means making regular adjustments to ensure you are hitting your target allocation. All are important tools in managing investment risk.
The Reg BI and Form CRS topic of the 2025 FINRA Annual Regulatory Oversight Report (the Report) informs member firms’ compliance programs by providing annual insights from FINRA’s ongoing regulatory operations, including (1) regulatory obligations, (2) findings and effective practices, and (3) additional resources.
This video series helps firms currently in the Membership Application Program (MAP) process including those who are considering registering a new broker-dealer firm or filing a continuing membership application. The five short videos outline the various stages of the process and highlight key resources.Membership Application Program - MAP TriageThis video addresses the MAP intake process,
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SUMMARY
In response to a request by the Association, the staff of the SEC's Division of Market Regulation has issued its views on frequently raised interpretive questions
SEC Approves Expanded Application of Supplemental Schedule for Derivatives and Other Off-Balance Sheet Items
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or "the Commission") recently issued Release No. 34-29094 adopting amendments to Rule 15c2-11 ("the Rule") that became effective June 1, 1991. This is an
