FINRA Requests Comment on Enhancements Under Consideration by the Securities Industry/Regulatory Council on Continuing Education
FINRA and ISG Extend Effective Date for Certain Electronic Blue Sheet Data Elements
Summary
The purpose of this Notice is to inform small FINRA member firms1 of the upcoming Small Firm Advisory Committee (SFAC) election. Two seats on the SFAC are up for election, one representing the North region and one representing the West region.
The SFAC provides guidance to FINRA staff, particularly regarding the potential impact of proposed regulatory initiatives on
Effective December 13, 2007, "Derivative-Related Transactions" are exempt from the TRACE reporting requirements.
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Executive Summary
On February 8, 1995, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a new Part XII to Schedule C of the NASD By-Laws prescribing requirements for the
Exemptive relief is granted based on: representations that at the time of the contribution the individual was not employed by the firm, was not an MFP, and did not anticipate an employment relationship with the firm; the firm already had a significant business relationship with the City of which the contribution recipient is an issuer official (as defined); the individual has attempted to obtain the return of the contribution; the firm has instituted barriers and controls around certain municipal business communications; and the individual will be prohibited from any involvement in municipal securities business with the City for a period of time.
Effective: November 16, 1998
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Senior Management
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Executive Summary
On August 26, 1998, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved amendments to the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD®) Rule 2210 to require that written or electronic communications
Summary
The purpose of this Notice is to notify member firms of the upcoming nomination and election process to fill vacancies on FINRA’s Regional Committees. The Regional Committees play an important part of informing FINRA’s regulatory programs by, among other things, alerting FINRA to industry trends that could present regulatory concerns, and consulting with FINRA on proposed policies and
ACTION REQUIRED
2006 Final Renewal Statements and Reports
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IARDSM
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Executive Summary
The 2006 NASD Broker-Dealer and
NASD® has taken disciplinary actions against the following firms and individuals for violations of NASD rules; federal securities laws, rules and regulations; and the rules of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB).
