NASDR has filed with the SEC a proposed rule change to Rules 112, 120, 1060, 1100, 3010, 6120, and 10101 and Interpretive Material 2110-4, 2210-4, 2420-1, 2420-2, and 2440, to correct cross-references to the NASD By-Laws.
NASDR has filed with the SEC a proposed rule change to Schedule A to the By-Laws and Rule 2710 of the NASD to delete the provision mandating that Corporate Financing filing fees be paid in the form of a check or money order.
NASDR has filed with the SEC a proposed rule change to amend Rule 10321 of the NASD to modify the earliest date to file document and information requests in arbitration proceedings from 20 business days to 45 calendar days after service of the Statement of Claim or upon filing of the Answer, whichever is earlier.
NASDR has filed with the SEC a proposed rule change to amend Rule 2860(b)(3)(A) of the NASD to triple the position limits on standardized (exchange-traded) equity options and make them equivalent to the limits on conventional (over-the-counter) equity options overlying the same security.
NASDR has filed with the SEC a proposed rule change to amend the Form U-4, the Uniform Application for Securities Industry Registration or Transfer, and the Form U-5, the Uniform Termination Notice for Securities Industry Termination.
NASDR has filed with the SEC a proposed rule change to Rule 10335 of the Code of Arbitration Procedure of the NASD to extend the effectiveness of the rule for six months.
The NASD, through its wholly owned subsidiary, NASD Regulation, Inc., has filed a proposed rule change to amend NASD Rule 2260 to conform to Rules 451 and 452 of the New York Stock Exchange and Rules 576 and 577 of the American Stock Exchange by permitting members to give proxies in absence of written instructions from beneficial owners in certain circumstances.
NASDR has filed with the SEC a proposed rule change to amend Rule 2520 of the Rules of the NASD relating to margin for exempted borrowers, good faith accounts, joint back office arrangements and options transactions.
NASDR has filed with the SEC a proposed rule change to amend Rules 10201 and 10202, and to add new Rule 3080 and new Rule Series 10210 of the NASD to enhance the dispute resolution process for the handling of employment discrimination disputes, and to expand disclosure to employees concerning the arbitration of all disputes.
NASDR has filed with the SEC a proposed rule change to amend its By-Laws to clarify that the outgoing members of the National Adjudicatory Council are to select a Chair and Vice Chair from among the members who will be serving in the following year.