TO: All NASD Members and Level 2 and Level 3 Subscribers
On Tuesday, July 7, 1987, 29 issues are scheduled to join the NASDAQ National Market System, bringing the total number of issues in NASDAQ/NMS to 2,972. These 29 issues, which will begin trading under real-time trade reporting, are entering NASDAQ/NMS pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Commission's criteria for voluntary
The FINRA qualification and registration requirements are set forth in FINRA Rules 1210 through 1240.1 These rules, among other things: (1) require the registration of individuals as representatives or principals; (2) allow for the permissive registration of associated persons of firms; (3) establish a waiver program for individuals working for a financial services industry affiliate of a member
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The SEC recently approved an amendment to Section 2 of Schedule G of the NASD By-Laws (SEC Release Number 34-23780). The amendment, which is effective immediately, requires NASD members to report transactions in listed securities executed in the over-the-counter market in the United States between 4:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
LAST DATE FOR COMMENT: MAY 25, 1986
The Board of Governors of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD), is seeking comments on a proposed amendment to Article III, Section 19(f) of the NASD Rules of Fair Practice, which would, under certain circumstances, allow performance-type fees. Section 19(f) generally prohibits members or
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TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
In November 1984, the SEC approved, by a split vote, the NASD's longstanding petition that the Commission amend its rule governing the qualifications for companies seeking inclusion in the NASDAQ National Market System.
This landmark decision which, in essence, substitutes qualitative standards for market activity criteria, made an
FINRA® 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 theMunicipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB).
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On October 23, 2023, FINRA announced the Regional Committee election. Firms in Districts with contested elections (Districts 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10) will receive ballots via email from [email protected] to vote in this election (hard copy ballots will also be mailed to these firms). Voting concludes on November 22, 2023, and the newly elected Regional Committee members will take
(a) Procedures for Reviewing TransactionsAn Executive Vice President of FINRA's Market Regulation Department or Transparency Services Department, or any officer designated by such Executive Vice President, may, on his or her own motion, review any transaction involving an OTC Equity Security arising out of or reported through a trade reporting system owned or operated by FINRA or FINRA
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.”
