(a) Definition of "Ranking Entity"
For purposes of this Rule, the term "Ranking Entity" refers to any entity that provides general information about investment companies to the public, that is independent of the investment company and its affiliates, and whose services are not procured by the investment company or any of its affiliates to assign the investment company a
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Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: NASD is grateful to the Committee for inviting us to testify about NASD's work to protect senior investors and for allowing us to submit this statement for the record.
Exemptive relief is granted based on the following considerations: the Contribution was made by an individual who, at of the time of the Contribution, had never been an MFP nor was Name involved in the Firm’s municipal securities business. We believe the possibility that the payment was intended to influence issuer officials is significantly minimized. To the extent that any potential investor protection concerns exist, the staff believes these concerns will be appropriately addressed by the Firm’s existing firewall procedures for Name.
FINRA is issuing this Notice to address certain requirements that apply to the per-share customer account statement values and dividend distributions of REITs and DPPs (collectively, "real estate investment programs") that are sold through broker-dealers, invest in real estate and do not trade on a national securities exchange.
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In Notice to Members 87-25, dated April 14, 1987, the NASD requested comments and suggestions on the concept of a rule that would restrict broker-dealers affiliated with issuers from making markets or trading in the securities of those issuers.
The NASD's request was the result of concerns as to whether conflicts of
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TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The NASD has amended its policy regarding the publication of disciplinary actions to provide that actions resulting in monetary sanctions of $10,000 or more will be published in the same manner as actions resulting in suspensions, bars, expulsions and/or revocations. The new policy will be implemented with respect to District
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