SEC Approves Amendments to FINRA Rule 4210 (Margin Requirements)
SEC Approves Exemption from the Requirements in NASD IM-2110-2 and NASD Rule 2111 for Certain Regulation NMS-Compliant Intermarket Sweep Orders
Proposed Rule Change to Extend the Period in Which to Make Rule Changes in SR-FINRA-2009-065 Effective
Comments on Pattern Day Trader RequirementsA lot has changed since the day trading rule went into effect. Settlement is now one business day, commissions have gone to zero at many firms, volumes have exploded. All these factors are in favor of relaxing the day trading rule and eliminating some of its provisions.There is no evidence to suggest that it is riskier to close a trade in five minutes
NASDR has filed with the SEC a proposed rule change to amend Rule 3020 of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. to grant to the staff authority to adjust the fidelity bond required of a member in certain circumstances upon a showing of good cause, either conditionally or unconditionally.
NASDR has filed with the SEC a proposed rule change to amend Rule 2860(b)(3)(A)(vii)(c) of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. to extend, until December 31, 1999, the Association's pilot program for exemptions from equity option position limits for certain hedged positions ("hedge exemption pilot program").
NASD has filed with the SEC a proposed rule change to amend Rule 4613A(c) to clarify that NASD may suspend quotations in NASD’s Alternative Display Facility ("ADF”) displayed by any market participant, including an electronic communication network ("ECN”), that are no longer reasonably related to the prevailing market.
NASD has filed with the SEC a proposed rule change to amend NASD Rule 7010(k) relating to fees for the Trade Reporting and Compliance Engine (“TRACE”), and is seeking permanent approval of the TRACE fee structure prior to the expiration of the pilot program for fees on January 31, 2004.
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FINRA has taken disciplinary actions against the following firms and individuals for violations of FINRA rules; federal securities laws, rules and regulations; and the rules of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB).
