FINRA departments also create specific subject-matter committees as needed to consult on various issues. Approximately 55 individuals participate on these committees that serve as important advisory bodies within FINRA’s regulatory framework.
ACTION REQUESTED BY OCTOBER 29, 1999
Comment Period Expires October 29, 1999
Advertising Regulation
NASD Regulation Requests Comment on Proposed Amendments to Provisions Governing Communications with the Public; Comment Period Expires October 29, 1999
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KEY TOPICS
Advertising/Investment Companies
Internal Audit
Legal & Compliance
Mutual Fund
Registered
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Senior Management
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Executive Summary
On August 23, 1995, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved amendments to the Code of Arbitration Procedure (Code) clarifying the authority of arbitrators to issue injunctions. The amendments include a new section that permits parties in intra-industry disputes1 to seek emergency relief, called
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Senior Management
Corporate Finance
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Syndicate
Training
*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
REQUEST FOR COMMENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The NASD requests membership comment on proposed
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or "the Commission") has issued Release No. 34-28927, adopting amendments to Rule 15c3-1 (the "Rule") with respect to withdrawals of net capital. The
IMPORTANT MAIL VOTE
OFFICERS, PARTNERS AND PROPRIETORS
TO: All NASD Members
LAST VOTING DATE IS NOVEMBER 28, 1986.
••• Executive Summary
NASD members are invited to vote on the following amendments to the NASD Rules of Fair Practice and the NASD By-Laws:
Article III, Section 19(f) of the NASD Rules of Fair Practice — would permit members or persons associated with members to receive performance
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Advertising
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Options
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Executive Summary
On September 28, 1995, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved proposed changes to NASD® rules governing index, currency, and currency index warrants. The amended rules:
revise the listing criteria for stock index warrants;
specify the customer margin
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
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Senior ManagementLegal & Compliance
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved amendments to the NASD Code of Procedure that make two changes in the Code to the disciplinary process that reduce the burden that this process imposes on the National
Summary
Exchange-traded products (ETPs) provide different types of exposure to the oil market through several product structures, which some investors or investment professionals might not understand.1 Moreover, the performance of such products may be linked to unfamiliar indices or reference benchmarks, making them difficult for the average investor to comprehend. In particular, a
