May 2, 2003The 2nd Quarter 2003 OATS release currently scheduled for July 28, 2003, contains certain enhancements that will require coding changes on the part of member firms and OSOs. Therefore, NASD is providing advance notice to members and OSOs so that they may plan accordingly. NASD is expecting to publish the full Technical Specifications by mid-May. These enhancements are being implemented
With over 20,000 companies whose shares trade either on a U.S. exchange or in over-the-counter markets, there’s ample room for confusion. Fundamental research and an understanding about the way in which stocks are listed and traded can go a long way toward helping you make sound investment decisions.
The staff granted an exemption from NASD Rule 2790 in connection with new issue offering where all decisions regarding the allocation of shares in the offering are determined at the sole discretion of the issuer, and the involvement of a member in the offering is mandated under state law and limited solely to ministerial functions.October 18, 2005 Noel M. Gruber, Esq.Kennedy &
Remarks From the Security Traders Association Annual Conference
GUIDANCE
Regulatory Element Exemptions
Effective Date: April 4, 2005
SUGGESTED ROUTING
KEY TOPICS
Continuing EducationLegal and ComplianceRegistered RepresentativesSenior Management
RegistrationTraining
Continuing EducationRegulatory ElementRule 1120
Executive Summary
On September 27, 2004, the Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC) approved amendments to NASD Rule 1120 (
TO: All NASD Members and Level 2 and Level 3 Subscribers
With the 40 issues joining NASDAQ's National Market System on Tuesday, August 14, there will be over 1,053 issues trading under real-time trading reporting. These 40 issues meet the SEC's voluntary designation criteria.
The securities scheduled to join NMS on Tuesday, August 14, are:
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Proposed New Rules Governing Communications About Variable Insurance Products; Comment Period Expired: September 30, 2008
Background
Input from our stakeholders indicated that they would welcome greater transparency regarding FINRA's budget, especially its financial projections and potential use of fines. FINRA for many years has published an Annual Financial Report that is prepared and audited in accordance with GAAP6 that describes the prior year's finances and operations. In the interest of promoting
(a) For purposes of the Rule 6300B Series, unless the context requires otherwise:(1) "Exchange Act" or "SEA" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.(2) "Designated securities" means all NMS stocks as defined in Rule 600(b) of SEC Regulation NMS.(3) "Member" means a broker or dealer admitted to FINRA membership.(4) "Market Maker" means
(a) For purposes of the Rule 6300A Series, unless the context requires otherwise:(1) "Exchange Act" or "SEA" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.(2) "Designated securities" means all NMS stocks as defined in Rule 600(b) of SEC Regulation NMS.(3) "Member" means a broker or dealer admitted to FINRA membership.(4) "Market Maker" means
