ACTION REQUESTED
Taping Rule
Comment Period Expires: July 25, 2001
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KEY TOPICS
Legal & Compliance
Senior Management
IM-8310-2
Public Disclosure Program
Rule 3010
Supervision
Taping Rule
Executive Summary
NASD Regulation, Inc. (NASD Regulation) requests comment on proposed amendments to Rule 3010(b)(2), commonly referred to as the Taping Rule
SEC Announces Approval of Amendment to FINRA's MRVP to Include Violations of Options Position and Exercise Limits and Contrary Exercise Advice Procedures
I M P O R T A N T
Officers * Partners * Proprietors
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
During the past year, the Association has taken an active role in attempting to assist members in their obligation to comply with the complex requirements imposed by both the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 ("TEFRA") and the Interest and Dividend Tax
Exchange-traded products (ETPs) are a popular way to invest, with thousands of different products available to target almost every imaginable investment objective, but it’s important to remember that not all ETPs are the same. Leveraged and inverse ETPs are complex investments that come with a unique set of risks.
SUGGESTED ROUTING:*
Senior ManagementLegal & ComplianceOperationsTrading*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The NASD Board of Governors has approved two additional proposals to curb Small Order Execution System (SOES) abuse — expanding the definition of "day trading" and permitting a short period between
SUGGESTED ROUTING:*
Senior ManagementLegal & ComplianceMutual FundOperations*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved an amendment to Article III, Section 26 of the NASD Rules of Fair Practice that requires members selling investment company shares to disclose the existence
SUGGESTED ROUTING*
Senior ManagementInternal AuditLegal & ComplianceOperationsSystemsTrading
*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In response to requests from members concerned about rising costs for comparison of negotiated trades, NASD Market Services, Inc. (MSI) is reducing the previously approved rates for the
SUGGESTED ROUTING
Legal & Compliance
Options
Trading
Executive Summary
On April 20, 1995, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved an NASD® proposal to amend Section 33(b)(3) of the NASD Rules of Fair Practice to increase the position and exercise limits for certain equity securities that are not subject to standardized options trading.1 Specifically, with
This month, we are marking the 10th anniversary of the FINRA Securities Helpline for Seniors—an important milestone for a critical service that FINRA provides to protect vulnerable investors and assist harmed investors. On this FINRA Unscripted podcast episode, we will be speaking with leaders from FINRA’s Vulnerable Adults and Seniors Team—Elizabeth Yoka, the manager of VAST Intake, and Michael Paskin, the manager of the VAST Investigations, to discuss the Helpline and its 10 years of protecting investors.
Regulatory Obligations and Related Considerations
Regulatory Obligations
FINRA Rule 4530 (Reporting Requirements) requires member firms to promptly report to FINRA, and associated persons to promptly report to firms, specified events, including, for example, violations of securities laws and FINRA rules, certain written customer complaints, certain disciplinary actions the firm takes and
