SEC Approves Changes to Reduce the Waiting Period for the Release of Information Reported on Form U5 Through BrokerCheck
In 2009 FINRA conducted a voluntary firm survey to determine preparedness for a pandemic in light of current events involving influenza A (H1N1). This survey continues FINRA's efforts to assist firms with business continuity planning by facilitating the exchange of information.
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The NASD is publishing this Notice to inform members of the terms and conditions of a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff no-action letter recently issued to the Chubb Securities Corporation (the Chubb letter), which sets forth the SEC's policy on broker/
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The purpose of this Special Notice to Members is to inform
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After several years of discussion, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), NASD, and North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) have resolved their differing views regarding disclosure
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As of December 12, 1990, the following six issues joined Nasdaq/NMS, bringing the total number of issues to 2,587:
Symbol
Company
Entry Date
SOES Execution Level
CBEX
Cambex Corporation
11/20/90
1000
DEPLF
Deprenyl Research Limited
11/20/
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NASD is clarifying for members their supervisory obligations and recordkeeping requirements
This article highlights some of the common cybersecurity threats faced by broker-dealers. In a number of cases, FINRA has observed that different types of attacks were coordinated and overlapped.
Phishing – Social engineering or “phishing” attacks remain one of the most common cybersecurity threats firms have discussed with FINRA. Many firms experienced situations where employees provided
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On November 20, 1992, the NASD® submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) a letter responding to the SEC's request for comments on today's market structure and regulatory environment
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The work of the NASD's Board of Governors standing committees is essential to
