This video series helps firms currently in the Membership Application Program (MAP) process including those who are considering registering a new broker-dealer firm or filing a continuing membership application. The five short videos outline the various stages of the process and highlight key resources.Membership Application Program - MAP TriageThis video addresses the MAP intake process,
SUGGESTED ROUTING*
Senior Management
Legal & Compliance
Operations
Registration
*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
IMPORTANT MAIL VOTE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The NASD invites members to vote on proposed amendments to Article IV,
Subject - Petition to FINRA opposing FINRAs proposal to restrict / stop trading in Leveraged ETFs / ETNs
I submit that the current controls of my broker when any investor invests in any leveraged ETFs / ETNs are adequate.
1. Every investor when trades in Leveraged ETFs / ETNs mandatorily signs the Designated Investments Agreement that clearly states the risk & the qualification
I submit that the current controls of the brokerage company when any investor invests in any leveraged ETFs / ETNs are adequate.
1. Every investor when trades in Leveraged ETFs / ETNs mandatorily signs the Designated Investments Agreement that clearly states the risk & the qualification
requirements.
2. Every time the investor places order of any Leverages ETFs / ETNs, the system
Beginning May 15, 2023, as described in Regulatory Notice 22-12, members must report transactions in TRACE Corporate securities which are part of a portfolio trade with an appropriate modifier. The Sale Condition 4 modifier, available via the TRAQS secure web browser and the TRACE FIX protocol (Tag 22004), will be available for this designation.
The TRAQS User Guide, TRACE FIX, and TRACE ATDS,
Short selling and rehypothecation has been used to the detriment of retail investors and is threatening to destroy the entire market structure if left unchecked. Stricter reporting of positions, including naked shorts should be happening already. Brokerage firms, market makers, and other financial institutions were never meant to have as much control over the financial markets as they currently
In observation of the Thanksgiving holiday, the FINRA Alternative Display Facility (ADF) will be closed on Thursday, November 23, 2023.Please be advised that the ADF will close early on Friday, November 24, 2023. See the table below for a schedule of modified hours. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Please contact FINRA Operations at (866) 776-0800 if you have any questions.Market
In observation of the Thanksgiving holiday, the ORF System will be closed on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Please be advised that the ORF system will close early on Friday, November 24, 2023 at 1 p.m., E.T. See the table below for a schedule of modified hours. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Please contact FINRA Operations at (866) 776-0800 if you have any questions.Market
Sec. 2. Each member, issuer, or other person shall promptly furnish all information or reports requested by the Corporation in connection with the determination of the amount of admission fees, dues, assessments, or other charges.
Amended by SR-NASD-2007-023 eff. July 30, 2007.
Amended by SR-NASD-97-71 eff. Jan. 15, 1998.
(a) Daily Reports to Newspapers
Reports for regular public release, such as a list of closing quotations or market summary information for newspaper publication, shall be produced in a format acceptable to most publishers without charge. Should such information be transmitted to another location at the request of any firm, a charge may be imposed for such services by FINRA or FINRA Regulation
