FINRA issues this publication to assist member firms in their compliance efforts. As in past years, this edition highlights examination priorities and frequently found deficiencies relating to FINRA's examination program.
INFORMATIONAL
Limit Order Protection
SUGGESTED ROUTING
KEY TOPICS
Internal Audit
Legal & Compliance
Operations
Senior Management
Trading And Market Making
Limit Order Protection
Market Making
Multiple MPIDs
Executive Summary
Recently The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ) began permitting market makers and
SEC Approves Amendments to FINRA Rule 8313 (Release of Disciplinary Complaints, Decisions and Other Information)
FINRA Requests Comment on a Revised Proposal Requiring Confirmation Disclosure of Pricing Information in Corporate and Agency Debt Securities Transactions
IMPORTANT MAIL VOTE
OFFICERS, PARTNERS AND PROPRIETORS
TO: All NASD Members
LAST VOTING DATE IS JULY 12, 1985
Enclosed is a proposed new rule under Article III of the NASD Rules of Fair Practice. Proposed Section 39 was approved by the NASD'S Board of Governors and now requires the membership's approval. If approved, it must then be filed with and approved by the Securities and
NASD Rule 2510 - Discretionary Accounts - Application of NASD Rules 3110, 2510, 2310, and IM 2310-2 to a default IRA account established by plan sponsor in accordance with Department of Labor safe harbor provisions.
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
The National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. ("Association" or "NASD") is requesting comments on proposed amendments to the Corporate Financing filing requirements which would exempt from those requirements all debt and equity securities registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC" or "
SUGGESTED ROUTING
Senior Management
Legal & Compliance
Municipal
Executive Summary
On May 28, 1998, the National Adjudicatory Council (NAC) considered two requests for exemptive relief under Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) Rule G-37(i). The NAC's decisions are published belowin redacted form, pursuant to a publication policy that the NAC adopted,
FINRA has observed unusual price activity after the IPOs of certain small-cap issuers with operations outside the U.S. Regulators suspect some of these IPOs might have been manipulated in a ramp-and-dump scheme. If you’re solicited to invest in a newly issued small-cap stock, know the warning signs and take precautions.
Are you looking beyond a traditional savings account to begin to invest in stocks, bonds or funds? Perhaps you’re looking for someone to help develop a road map for your financial future. These and other situations might make you consider contacting an investment professional.
