I am Steve Luparello, Vice Chairman of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA. On behalf of FINRA, I would like to thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the important issues of how markets and trading have evolved, and how we can enhance the information regulators receive to ensure market integrity and the protection of investors.
TO: All NASD Members
ATTN: Compliance and Registration Personnel
Effective July 1, 1985, the revised Form U-4 (Uniform Application for Securities Industry Registration or Transfer) and Form U-5 (Uniform Termination Notice for Securities Industry Registration) will be used to register and terminate individuals with the NASD through the Central Registration Depository (CRD). The revised forms are
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) appreciates the opportunity to submit this statement for the record of the Committee’s hearing to examine fraud among senior investors.
Background
The Military Personnel Financial Services Protection Act ("Military Act") was enacted to protect members of the U.S. Armed Forces from unscrupulous practices regarding sales of insurance, financial and investment products. Congress amended Section 15A(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with the enactment of the Military Act to require FINRA, as a registered securities
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).
Last Voting Date: September 27,
SUGGESTED ROUTING
Senior ManagementCorporate FinanceLegal & ComplianceSyndicateTraining
Executive Summary
The NASD® invites members to vote on a proposed amendment to the Corporate Financing Rule under Article III, Section 44 of the Rules of Fair Practice that is intended to prohibit certain anti-dilution provisions of options, warrants, or
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).
SUGGESTED ROUTING*
Senior ManagementLegal & ComplianceTrading
*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On May 1, 1990, the SEC approved an amendment to Schedule H of the NASD By-Laws to require member firms to file specified information with the NASD before initiating (or resuming) a quotation of a non-NASDAQ over-the-
As one of the biggest regulating bodies within the overseeing of the stock market, Finra should strive to have a way more transparent, thorough and demanding framework for reporting short positions. You admit in your proposal that the extent of which many of these methods are being implemented in the market - are unknown. As the framework stands today, institutions that profit from short selling
