It is me as a US Citizen and individual investor - not regulators who should be able to choose the public
investments that are right for you and your family.
Public investments should be available to all of the public,
not just the privileged.
We investors shouldn't have to go through any special process like passing a test before you can invest in public securities, like leveraged and
SUGGESTED ROUTING
Senior Management
Corporate Finance
Government Securities
Institutional
Legal & Compliance
Municipal
Mutual Fund
Operations
Options
Registration
Research
Syndicate
Trading
Training
Executive Summary
On February 8, 1995, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a new Part XII to Schedule C of the NASD By-Laws prescribing requirements for the
Summary
FINRA is introducing enhancements and presentation changes in the Central Registration Depository (CRD®) system that relate to the implementation of FINRA’s restructured qualification examination program and the adoption of consolidated FINRA registration rules. These changes, effective October 1, 2018, principally affect the Examination Requests and SRO Registrations sections.
Jacqueline Perrell is Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff in Market Regulation and Transparency Services. Ms. Perrell is responsible for overseeing a wide variety of core functions within the department, including strategic initiatives, business operations, training and development, and regulatory compliance functions. Previously, Ms. Perrell was Vice President in Member Supervision and the
The NASD Office of General Counsel Regulatory Policy and Oversight (OGC) publishes the Disciplinary Update to provide registered representatives with a summary sampling of recent disciplinary actions involving misconduct by registered representatives. The sample of disciplinary actions includes settled matters and decisions in litigated cases (National Adjudicatory Council (NAC) decisions and decisions of the Securities and Exchange Commission in NASD cases).
Day trading refers to a trading strategy where an individual buys and sells (or sells and buys) the same security in a margin account on the same day in an attempt to profit from small movements in the price of the security. FINRA’s margin rule for day trading applies to day trading in any security, including options.
February 13, 2007
Dear NASD Member:
Last year I sent a letter to members that highlighted new and existing regulations that were of particular significance to NASD’s examination program. The letter was designed to offer you guidance by identifying areas of potential examination focus, allowing you to enhance related supervisory and compliance procedures and systems at your firm. Because the
The Communications with the Public 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.
SUGGESTED ROUTING*
Senior Management
Corporate Finance
Legal & Compliance
*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
NASD members are advised that on January 13, 1989, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved an
The FINRA Board of Governors will hold its first meeting of the year next week. As the capital markets landscape continues to evolve through new products, new technologies and new services being offered to investors, the Board will discuss how FINRA should evolve as well to support innovative and vibrant markets and capital formation while protecting investors and safeguarding market integrity.
