NASD Regulation, Inc., has filed with the SEC revisions to the examination specifications and study outline for the Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Limited Principal (Series 26) examination program. The proposed revisions would update the material to reflect changes to the rules, regulations, and practices covered by the examination. The proposed revisions are reflected in the
NASD Regulation, Inc., has filed with the SEC a proposed rule change to amend the definitions of "broker" and "dealer" in the By-Laws of NASD Regulation to conform to the definitions of "broker" and "dealer" in the Act. Under the proposed rule change, the definitions of "broker" and "dealer" in the NASD Regulation By-Laws would
I M P O R T A N T
OFFICERS, PARTNERS AND PROPRIETORS
TO: All NASD Members
LAST VOTING DATE IS JUNE 20, 1983
The National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (the "Association") is submitting for membership vote a proposed new section of the Rules of Fair Practice which, if adopted, would replace the current Interpretation of the Board of Governors — Review of Corporate Financing
In a request for interpretive guidance, a member asks if NASD Rules prohibit a member from paying finders or referral fees to CPAs that are not registered as associated persons.
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
On November 12, 1985, the Securities and Exchange Commission approved a new Article III, Section 40 of the NASD Rules of Fair Practice (SEC Release No. 34-22617). The rule establishes new requirements for the private securities transactions of persons associated with members, and entirely replaces the Private Securities Transactions
Any and all enhancements to reporting that increase transparency will be welcomed by retail investors. Like it or not, as our community becomes more aware of the unfair practices being demonstrated by institutional investors, we will continue to support all improvements to ensure EVERYONE is following the rules.
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Senior ManagementLegal & ComplianceOperations
Executive Summary
On June 11, 1993, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a new Section 11 of the Uniform Practice Code (UPC) requiring book-entry settlement of transactions in depository-eligible securities effected between member firms and between member firms and certain of their customers.
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(a) Designation of Chief Compliance Officer(s)
Each member shall designate and specifically identify to FINRA on Schedule A of Form BD one or more principals to serve as a chief compliance officer.
(b) Annual Certification Requirement
Each member shall have its chief executive officer(s) (or equivalent officer(s)) certify annually,1 as set forth in paragraph (c), that the member
Unless otherwise provided, terms used in the Rule 1000 Series shall have the meaning as defined in Rule 0160.
(a) "Applicant"
The term "Applicant" means a person that applies for membership in FINRA under Rule 1013 or a member that files an application for approval of a change in ownership, control, or business operations under Rule 1017.
(b) "Associated Person"
