GUIDANCEOnline Arbitration Claim Filing SystemEffective Date: August 5, 2004SUGGESTED ROUTINGKEY TOPICSLegal and ComplianceArbitrationArbitratorsDispute ResolutionExecutive SummaryThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved amendments to Rule 10314 of the NASD Code of Arbitration Procedure (Code) to allow parties to complete part of the arbitration claim filing process
GUIDANCE
Mediators as Arbitrators
Effective Date: May 6, 2005
SUGGESTED ROUTING
KEY TOPICS
Legal and Compliance
Arbitration
Dispute Resolution
Mediation
Executive Summary
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a new Interpretive Material (IM) to Rule 10308 of the NASD Code of Arbitration Procedure (Code)
Securities Industry/Regulatory Council on Continuing Education Issues Firm Element Advisory Update
NASD® has taken disciplinary actions against the following firms and individuals for violations of NASD rules; federal securities laws, rules and regulations; and the rules of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB).
INFORMATIONAL
Annual Compliance Certification and Designation of Chief Compliance Officer
Compliance Date: December 1, 2004
SUGGESTED ROUTING
KEY TOPICS
Continuing Education
Executive Representatives
Legal & Compliance
Registered Representatives
Senior Management
Training
CCO
CEO
Certification
Compliance
<p>NASD Rule 2460 - Payments for Market Making</p>Services rendered in acting as a Designated Advisor for Disclosure (DAD) for Pink Sheets’ new OTCQX listing may fall within the exception of Rule 2460(b), which permits a member to accept payment for bona fide services; however, this conclusion will depend upon the specific payments made and services that ultimately are rendered.
INFORMATIONAL
Qualification Examinations
Implementation Date: April 29, 2005
SUGGESTED ROUTING
KEY TOPICS
Legal & Compliance
Operations
Registration
Training
Assistant Representative
Order Processing (Series 11)
Limited Representative Equity Trader (Series 55)
Rule 1032(f)
Rule 1041
Executive
Securities Industry/Regulatory Council on Continuing Education Issues Firm Element Advisory Update
NASD® has taken disciplinary actions against the following firms and individuals for violations of NASD rules; federal securities laws, rules and regulations; and the rules of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB).