December 4, 2000NASD Regulation reminds firms that they must incorporate OATS into their Written Supervisory Procedures regardless of whether they are transmitting OATS data for themselves or if another entity is reporting on their behalf. Additionally, if another entity is reporting on behalf of the firm, the firm should have a copy of the written agreement with that entity, which specifically
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June 29, 2001
Market Regulation is in the process of implementing a series of new sweeps to help ensure member firm compliance with NASD Marketplace Rules 6950-6957 ("the OATS Rules"). The new sweeps are summarized below. Any questions or concerns regarding these sweeps should be directed to the OATS Help Desk at 1-800-321-NASD.
Order/Trade Matching Sweep
The Order/Trade Matching
Proposal to Delete Rule Series 3400 and IM-2210-4(b) as Obsolete
NASD has filed with the SEC a proposed rule change to Schedule A to NASD By-Laws to amend its member regulatory pricing structure. Under the current structure, three types of fees and assessments are used to fund NASD’s member regulatory activities: Regulatory Fee, Personnel Assessment, and Gross Income Assessment (GIA). The proposed restructuring is comprised of four important amendments: 1)
October 5, 2000The purpose of this article is to alert NASD members and service bureaus—the providers of the data—that it has come to the attention of the staff that some member firms are incorrectly reporting information to the NASD Order Audit Trail System.Limit Order Display IndicatorThe Limit Order Display Indicator (LODI) is to be used for limit orders and stop limit orders only, and should
April 6, 2004
NASD is publishing this article to remind members of the definition of "electronic order" reportable under the current OATS Phase 2. The general definition of an electronic order is an order that is captured electronically in an order handling/routing or execution system. An order is deemed electronic by how the order ultimately is captured, even if the order initially is
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On November 26, 1997, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or Commission) approved changes to National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD®) rules governing trading in exchange-listed securities in the over-the-counter market (the Third Market). The amendments: (1)
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