SEC Approves Amendments to Modernize and Simplify NASD Rule 2720 Relating to Public Offerings in Which a Member Firm With a Conflict of Interest Participates
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Executive Summary
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved an exception to SEC Rule 10b-6 (Rule 10b-6) and a new companion rule, Rule 10b-6A, under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to permit "passive market making" in certain distributions of
FINRA Requests Comment on Proposed Consolidated FINRA Rules Governing Financial Responsibility and Operational Requirements
SEC Approves Amendments to NASD Rule 2220 to Update the Standards for Options Communications; Effective Date: March 4, 2009
Updated: April 18, 2017
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Summary
FINRA has amended its Rule 5110 (Corporate Financing Rule - Underwriting Terms and Arrangements) to make substantive, organizational and terminology changes to the rule.1 The amendments to Rule 5110 modernize, simplify and clarify its provisions while maintaining important protections for market participants, including issuers and investors participating in public offerings. The
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MAIL VOTE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The NASD invites members to vote on proposed changes to Schedule E that would require compliance with its provisions if a member participating in a distribution of a public offering of
GUIDANCENASD Releases Minor Rule Violation Plan (MRVP) GuidelinesSUGGESTED ROUTINGKEY TOPICSLegal & ComplianceRegistered RepresentativesSenior ManagementMinor Rule Violation Plan (MRVP)SanctionsExecutive SummaryIn 1993, NASD established the Minor Rule Violation Plan (MRVP or the Plan) to provide NASD with a process for imposing meaningful sanctions for rule violations that may not warrant
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The NASD wishes to apprise its members of the SEC's recent release relating to mark-ups on zero-coupon securities. The SEC has become aware of potential abuses in this area and emphasizes that applicable provisions of the federal securities laws, NASD rules, and MSRB rules apply equally to zero-coupon securities. The SEC
