2017 GASB Accounting Support Fee to Fund the Governmental Accounting Standards Board
The guidance provided in these FAQs pertains to the reporting to FINRA of “short” positions pursuant to FINRA Rule 4560 (Short-Interest Reporting) in OTC Equity securities, as defined in Rule 6420, and securities listed on a national securities exchange.
Summary
FINRA has multiple committees that facilitate effective engagement with its member firms and representatives of the public regarding regulatory and policy initiatives related to FINRA’s mission of promoting market integrity and investor protection. The purpose of this Notice is to encourage employees of member firms and other interested parties with diverse skills, backgrounds,
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The NASD is providing for members' use the Penny Stock Risk Disclosure Document as recently amended by the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), which brokers/dealers are required to furnish
Regulatory Notice
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Referenced Rules & Notices
Exchange Act Sections 3(a)(10), (12), (29) and (42)
FINRA Rules 0150, 2010, 2241, 2242, 2320, 4370, 5240, 5250, 5270, 5280, 5310, 5320, 6420 and 6710
NASD Rules 1021, 1022, 1031, 1032 and 1050
SEA Regulation NMS
Summary
Effective February 25, 2021, the Section 31 fee rate applicable to specified securities transactions on the exchanges and in the over-the-counter markets will decrease from its current rate of $22.10 per million dollars in transactions to a new rate of $5.10 per million dollars in transactions.
Finance-related questions should be directed to:
Amanda Rath, Manager, Finance
Summary
In February 2012, pursuant to an SEC order, FINRA established an accounting support fee (GASB Accounting Support Fee) to adequately fund the annual budget of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). The GASB Accounting Support Fee is collected on a quarterly basis from member firms that report trades to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB). Each member firm’s
GUIDANCEShort SalesSUGGESTED ROUTINGKEY TOPICSInternal AuditLegal & ComplianceOperationsSenior ManagementTradingAffirmative DeterminationRule 3370(b)(2)(B)Rule 3370(b)(5)(B)Short SalesExecutive SummaryThere has been discussion in the financial press about the listing of securities on foreign markets without a company's knowledge or authorization. Some reports have suggested that the
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Trading
The Nasdaq Stock Market™ and the securities exchanges will be closed on Monday, December 25, 1995, in observance of Christmas Day, and Monday, January 1, 1996, in observance of New Year's Day. "Regular way" transactions made on the business days noted below will be
