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NASD Rule 3160
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SEC Rule 15c3-3
Executive Summary
On September 15, 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved new NASD Rule 3160 that requires: (1) all
SEC Approves Changes to Arbitration Rules on Definition of Associated Person, Distribution of the FINRA Discovery Guide and Applicability of Hearing Session Fees
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).
NASD is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) a proposed rule change to establish Interpretive Material 1013-1 (“IM-1013-1”), a membership waive-in process for certain New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) member organizations, and Interpretive Material Section 4(e) to Schedule A of the By-Laws, a membership application fee waiver for those NYSE member
NASD is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) a proposed rule change to make certain amendments to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation of NASD (the “Certificate”) to reflect the governance and related changes to accommodate the consolidation of the member firm regulatory functions of NASD and NYSE Regulation, Inc. and to conform the Certificate to the
SummaryFINRA reminds members of its policy prohibiting members and their associated persons from making audio or video recordings of conversations between FINRA staff and member firm personnel during calls or meetings related to FINRA’s oversight functions.Questions regarding this Notice should be directed to Carrie Jordan, Principal Counsel, Office of General Counsel, at (212) 858-4210 or by
The NASD, through its wholly owned subsidiary, NASD Regulation, Inc., has filed with the SEC a proposed rule change to implement Section 203 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999 ("GLBA"). Specifically, Section 203 adds a new subsection (j) to Section 15A of the Act, which requires that the NASD, as a registered securities association, create a limited registration category for any
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) a proposed rule change to: (1) amend the FINRA Rule 9200 Series (Disciplinary Proceedings) and the 9300 Series (Review of Disciplinary Proceeding by National Adjudicatory Council and FINRA Board; Application for SEC Review) to allow a Hearing Officer to impose
FINRA Highlights Examination Approaches, Common Findings and Effective Practices for Complying With its Suitability Rule
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) a proposed rule change to: (1) amend Form CMA (Continuing Membership Application Form) required under Rule 1017 (Application for Approval of Change in Ownership, Control, or Business Operations) to conform to amendments to the Membership Application Program (“MAP
