NASD has filed with the SEC a proposed rule change to amend NASD IM-10104, Rule 10306, and Rule 10319 of the NASD Code of Arbitration Procedure to impose a fee on parties of $100 per arbitrator and to compensate arbitrators in the event a hearing is adjourned within three business days before a scheduled hearing session.
(a) Proceedings
The Rule 9000 Series is the Code of Procedure and includes proceedings for disciplining a member or person associated with a member; proceedings for regulating the activities of a member experiencing financial or operational difficulties; proceedings for summary or non-summary suspensions, cancellations, bars, prohibitions, or limitations; and proceedings for obtaining
NASD is proposing to delay until November 26, 2007 the approved rule changes in SR-NASD-2005-146 that relate solely to the expansion of the scope of IM-2110-2 to OTC equity securities and the related deletion of Rule 6541. Certain other rule changes that were approved as part of SR-NASD-2005-146 will still become effective as scheduled on July 26, 2007.
Amendments to the Arbitration Rules Regarding Deficient Claims
NASD has filed with the SEC a proposed rule change to (1) amend NASD Rule 3010(g)(2) to revise the definition of the term "branch office"; and (2) adopt IM-3010-1 to provide guidance on factors to be considered by a member firm in conducting internal inspections of offices. The purpose of the proposed rule change is to facilitate the creation of a branch office registration system
Summary
Investment professionals often develop close and trusted relationships with their customers, which in some instances have resulted in the investment professional being named the customer’s beneficiary, executor or trustee, or holding a power of attorney or a similar position for the customer. Being a customer’s beneficiary or holding a position of trust may present significant conflicts
NASD, through its wholly owned subsidiary, NASD Dispute Resolution, Inc. ("NASD Dispute Resolution"), is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC" or "Commission") a proposed rule change to amend the NASD Code of Mediation Procedure ("Mediation Code") to re-number the rules, update cross references, and re-insert rule language that had been
Proposed Rule Change to Update Certain Rule Cross-References and Make Other Non-Substantive Technical Changes to FINRA and NASD Rules
Dear FINRA,
I have recently been made aware of the FINRA proposed rule #22-08, and it has me concerned for investors for the following reasons listed below. In summary, I believe if this rule is codified it will hurt investors more than help investors, will hurt the economy around investing in America, and is simply against the freedoms granted to us as being an American citizen.
1) The spirit of
