SummaryOver the past 18 months, U.S. securities markets have experienced dramatic volatility. At the same time, individual investors entered the markets in unprecedented numbers—often through self-directed accounts at online brokers—drawn in part by reduced barriers to entry, such as low- and no-commission trading and the ability to purchase fractional shares. Increased retail market
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The NASD will soon file its proposed revision of the NASD Manual with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for approval, which is expected later this year. Following SEC approval, the NASD will direct the Commerce Clearing House and vendors providing electronic versions of the NASD Manual
FINRA Issues an Interpretation to Clarify the Classification and Trade Reporting of Certain “Hybrid” Securities to FINRA
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Member firms are required to make reasonable efforts to obtain the name of and contact information for a trusted contact for a non-institutional customer’s account. This Notice summarizes member firms’ regulatory obligations, discusses the benefits of trusted contacts in administering customers’ accounts, highlights customer education resources and shares effective practices member firms
Rule Filing Status As Of December 3, 1996
NASD Rule Filing Status
Following is a list of rule filings by the NASD regarding broker/dealer regulation that are pending at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or recently approved. The information set forth below is current as of December 3, 1996. Copies of rule filings (and any amendments thereto), the SEC release publishing the rule
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National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.
May 1989
Test Site Changes for May in Kansas, New York, Georgia, and Florida
New PLATO Test Centers in Kansas
Effective May 1, 1989, Control Data PLATO Development Centers began operating at the following locations:
Farmers State Bank Building, 718 MainStreet, Suite 202, Hays, KS 67601 (913) 232-1690.
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1. When will the Annual Review be available?The Annual Review period is the first 17 business days of the calendar year. The Annual Review section will be available during that time and until the firm completes it.2. Where can I find the Annual Review submitted by my firm?One of the reports available in the FCS Reports section is the Annual Review Report. This report provides the Contacts and
(a) General Requirement for Motions
A Party may make a written or oral motion, subject to limitations set forth below. A Party or other person may make a motion under Rule 9146(k), subject to limitations set forth below.
(b) Adjudicator May Require a Written Motion
If a Party makes an oral motion, an Adjudicator may order that such motion be set forth in writing, after considering the facts
The Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) section of the 2023 Report on FINRA’s Examination and Risk Monitoring Program (the Report) informs member firms’ compliance programs by providing annual insights from FINRA’s ongoing regulatory operations, including (1) regulatory obligations and related considerations, (2) findings and effective practices, and (3) additional resources.
In 2021, considerable industry, and in some cases public, attention was focused on topics that FINRA also addressed through its exam and risk monitoring program. These topics include newer SEC Rules (e.g., Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI), Form CRS, amendments to Rule 606), recent increases in the number and sophistication of cybersecurity threats, and the proliferation of securities trading
