I believe after reviewing the current rules, and revision suggestions made, that it is INCREDIBLY important that FINRA immediately implement the changes as suggested AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. It is apparent that the system of reporting is severely outdated and antiquated relative to the available technology and communication speeds of today. It has become quite clear that the nature of this antiquated
(a) Assignment of Responsibility for General Ledger Accounts
Each capital acquisition broker must designate an associated person who is responsible for each general ledger bookkeeping account and account of like function used by the broker and such associated person must control and oversee entries into each such account and must determine that the account is current and accurate as
Michael Garawski is Senior Vice President and Director, Appellate Group, in FINRA’s Office of General Counsel (OGC). Mr. Garawski manages the program that advises FINRA’s National Adjudicatory Council and that represents FINRA in appeals that challenge FINRA’s regulatory actions before the SEC. Previously, Mr. Garawski served as Associate General Counsel, Regulatory Practice &
Summary
The purpose of this Notice is to notify member firms of the upcoming nomination and election process to fill vacancies on FINRA’s Regional Committees. The Regional Committees play an important part of informing FINRA’s regulatory programs by, among other things, alerting FINRA to industry trends that could present regulatory concerns, and consulting with FINRA on proposed policies and
Dear Regulators,
How else can you exclude me (us) from the chance to acquire some wealth?
I have managed my personal finances for decades and with much success, my investments, me not a broker, not a firm, but me/myself.
My ability to choose my course of action is mine, not yours. This is a capitalist society, why should you tell me where to invest. These are legal public options. Although,
Regardless of what (if any) action is taken on this notice, the decision to invest must be with the investor. Limiting retail traders' use of complex instruments represents a dangerous slippery slope. I'm all in favor of curbing advertisements for these products. Likewise, leveraged products should provide clear disclosures detailing their risk profiles and internal workings.
TO: NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
BACKGROUND
On January 11, 1988, the Securities and Exchange Commission approved the Order Confirmation Transaction (OCT) service, a new communications enhancement for the NASDAQ System.
The SEC granted approval for a period of 90 days under the accelerated approval provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. During this 90-day period, the SEC
IMPORTANT MAIL VOTE
OFFICERS, PARTNERS AND PROPRIETORS
TO: All NASD Members
LAST VOTING DATE IS AUGUST 6, 1987.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
NASD members are invited to vote on a proposal to amend recently adopted Article III, Section 26(m) of the NASD Rules of Fair Practice. (See Notice to Members 86-54, dated July 30, 1986.) The proposed amendment to Section 26(m) would limit the circumstances under
Surveillance and Examinations
FINRA regularly examines funding portal members to determine compliance with FINRA's funding portal rules and SEC requirements. FINRA conducts examinations of each funding portal within the first 12 months of membership and no less frequently than once every four years thereafter. In addition, FINRA conducts ongoing surveillance of funding portals'
SCRA offers a variety of provisions to help active duty personnel meet their legal and financial obligations. But relief under the SCRA is not always automatic.
