TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of the Treasury has finalized amendments to the implementing regulations of the Bank Secrecy Act. Also known as the "Currency and Foreign Transactions Reporting Act of 1970," these regulations govern the financial recordkeeping and reporting of currency and foreign transactions. The amendments, which
Investor trust and confidence have plummeted to historic lows. But if there is a silver lining amidst these dark clouds, it is that the turmoil creates an opportunity to “fix the plumbing” of the U.S., and global, regulatory architecture – patching the leaks, but also modernizing the piping in such a way to promote market stability and investor confidence, and lay the groundwork for renewed growth and stability.
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
The Securities and Exchange Commission has amended Rule 15c3-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These amendments, which for the most part, become effective on November 22, 1985, are designed to assure that customer funds and securities held by broker-dealers are protected against misuse or insolvency. It is anticipated that the net
FINRA Requests Comment on Financial Technology Innovation in the Broker-Dealer Industry
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OFFICERS, PARTNERS AND PROPRIETORS
TO: All NASD Members
BACKGROUND
On April 18, 1983, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Release No. 34-19687 announcing the adoption of changes to Rule 10b-10 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240 lOb-10), the "securities confirmation rule," (the "Rule"). Rule 10b-10 requires broker-dealers to send
REQUEST FOR COMMENT
Sales Contests and Non-Cash Compensation
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NASD currently
The Municipal Continuing Disclosure Report displays statistics about transactions that your firm effected with customers. The report provides relevant information about the availability of official statements, annual financial filings, and event filings on the MSRB's Electronic Municipal Market Access system (EMMA) at the time the securities were sold or purchased. Specifically, the report
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The NASD® is publishing a direct participation program (DPP or limited partnership) directory in anticipation of the quotation of DPP securities on the OTC Bulletin Board® Service (OTCBB®) and the commencement of trade reporting of transactions in DPPs on May 15,
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Required Disclosures For Securities Recommendations
Comment Period Expires August 15, 2001
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NASD Regulation, Inc. (NASD RegulationSM) requests comment from National
Additional Guidance on FINRA’s New Suitability Rule
