This request for exemptive relief is granted based on the Firm's representation that the Contributions were made prior to the individual's employment with the Firm, and that the individual was never engaged in municipal securities business, as defined by MSRB Rule G-37 ("Rule"), and the individual has never solicited municipal securities business from the City or City agencies of whom the Contribution recipients are issuer officials. The Firm agreed to institute certain information barriers, the individual will, for a period of time, be prohibited from soliciting municipal securities business as defined by the Rule, and the individual may not receive any compensation derived directly or indirectly from municipal securities business from City or certain City agencies for a period of time.
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Due to the recent tragic events resulting from Hurricane Katrina, NASD is aware that members with offices in the affected areas are concerned with a number of regulatory and compliance issues. In this regard, NASD is providing guidance on these issue, including guidance on emergency office relocations, continuing education requirements for registered personnel, registered
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FINRA has adopted new rules to address firms with a significant history of misconduct.1 New Rule 4111 (Restricted Firm Obligations) requires member firms that are identified as “Restricted Firms” to deposit cash or qualified securities in a segregated, restricted account; adhere to specified conditions or restrictions; or comply with a combination of such obligations. New Rule
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Appeals of Qualification Examination Waiver Requests
Effective Date: September 1, 2004
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On July 27, 2004
INFORMATIONALSanction GuidelinesSUGGESTED ROUTINGKEY TOPICSExecutive RepresentativesLegal & ComplianceRegistered RepresentativesSenior ManagementDeterrence of Future MisconductNASD Sanction GuidelinesExecutive SummaryThis Notice advises NASD members of modifications to the NASD Sanction Guidelines (Guidelines). NASD is modifying General Principles Nos. 1 and 3 of the Guidelines to
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) provides investor education content, security-specific product data (described below) and publicly disseminated trade report on transactions in TRACE-eligible, fixed income securities through the bond facts tool. The data accessed through the tool and the bond facts tool are herein after referred to as the “Bond Facts Tool".
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Good morning, Mr. Chairman, Senator Gramm, Members of the Committee. On behalf of the NASD, I want to thank the Committee for this opportunity to testify – and to commend you for holding a timely hearing on a vital subject.
NASD® has taken disciplinary actions against the following firms and individuals for violations of NASD rules; federal securities laws, rules and regulations; and the rules of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB).
