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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently approved changes to Part II of Schedule D to the NASD By-Laws requiring NASDAQ companies to notify the NASD of material news
TO: All NASD Members and Interested Persons
ATTN: Compliance and Registration Personel
This notice reviews the application of certain qualification and registration requirements of Schedule C of the NASD By-Laws for persons who solicit new accounts on behalf of members. It also announces the Securities and Exchange Commission's approval of an amendment to Schedule C, which expands the
SEC Approves Changes to the Personnel Assessment and Gross Income Assessment Fees
Remarks by Chairman and CEO Rick Ketchum at the Security Traders Association Annual Conference
As noted in Regulatory Notice 10-22 (Obligations of Broker-Dealers to Conduct Reasonable Investigations in Regulation D Offerings), as part of their obligations under FINRA Rule 2111 (Suitability) and supervisory requirements under FINRA Rule 3110 (Supervision), firms must conduct a “reasonable investigation” by evaluating “the issuer and its management; the business prospects of the issuer; the assets held by or to be acquired by the issuer; the claims being made; and the intended use of proceeds of the offering.”
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).
Proposed Consolidated FINRA Rule Addressing Investor Education and Protection; Comment Period Expires: June 13, 2008
SEC Approves Rule Change to Amend FINRA's Gross Income Assessment; Effective Date: January 1, 2008
