January 2024BackgroundIn November 2022, FINRA launched a targeted exam to review the practices of certain member firms that actively communicate with retail customers concerning crypto assets and crypto asset-related services (Crypto Assets).1 FINRA reviewed retail communications received from these firms for compliance with FINRA Rule 2210 (Communications with the Public) which
March 24, 2005
NASD has recently made several changes to the OATS Compliance Sweeps that are conducted by the Market Regulation Department. The following list highlights some of the more significant sweeps conducted by the Market Regulation OATS Team and the changes that have been implemented recently for each type of review. Members should note that the following is not a
Qualification Examinations Restructuring
Regulatory Notice
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Referenced Rules & Notices
FINRA Rule 8310
NASD Rule 1031
NASD Rule 1032
NASD Rule 1070
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Central Registration
FINRA and ISG Announce Extension of Effective Date for Certain Electronic Blue Sheet Data Elements and Updates to Certain Requestor and Exchange Codes
TO: All NASD Members
ATTN: Operations Principals, Cashiers and Buy-In Personnel
On October 19, 1984, amendments to Sections l(c) and 59(j), "Buy-In Procedures," of the Association's Uniform Practice Code, were approved by the SEC. The Code prescribes the manner in which over-the-counter securities transactions other than those cleared through a registered clearing agency are
SEC Approves a Proposed Rule Change Relating to Representation of Parties in Arbitration and Mediation
Good morning. Thank you for that introduction Louise [Guarneri], and thank you for inviting me to speak this morning.
ACTION REQUIRED
Effective Date: January 1, 2004
SUGGESTED ROUTING
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Finance
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Operations
Senior Management
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Late Payments
Background
Effective January 1, 2004, The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ) will implement a new service termination policy for members, issuers, and other market
Trading an option contract with zero days to expiration is a that strategy has become more common as expirations in certain options have expanded to practically every day of the week. But selling and buying options with zero days to expiration can be risky.
Proxy statements are typically sent in the spring, indicating the start of “proxy season”—when most public companies prepare to hold their annual shareholders meetings. The proxy statements provide information relevant to shareholder votes scheduled for those meetings, including board elections, compensation packages, and shareholder proposals.
