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Money laundering is not a new issue for the securities industry. In fact, it has been listed in every FINRA annual regulatory priorities letter issued over the past 11 years. Many of the issues we've focused on over the years remain areas of focus in 2016. For example, we've addressed risk on many occasions. In 2009, we reminded firms to ensure
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The NASD® is proposing to amend the Corporate Financing Rule, Article III, Section 44, of the NASD Rules of Fair Practice (Rule) to require that certain registered and unregistered exchange offers and related information must be filed with
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(a) Hearing Panel Consideration(1) Appointment of Hearing PanelWhen the disqualified member, sponsoring firm, or applicant requests a hearing, the National Adjudicatory Council or the Review Subcommittee shall appoint a Hearing Panel composed of two or more members, who shall be current or former members of the National Adjudicatory Council or the Statutory Disqualification Committee or former
Background
In response to the March 2017 Special Notice on Engagement issued as part of FINRA360, FINRA received a number of comments and suggestions regarding ways in which FINRA could help facilitate compliance among its member firms. One of FINRA's defining characteristics as a self-regulatory organization (SRO) is the ability to develop compliance tools and other
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The National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD®) Office of the Ombudsman staff has helped resolve many issues and concerns raised by members and their associated persons, issuers and their associated persons, and investors.
Summary
FINRA has adopted new rules to address firms with a significant history of misconduct.1 New Rule 4111 (Restricted Firm Obligations) requires member firms that are identified as “Restricted Firms” to deposit cash or qualified securities in a segregated, restricted account; adhere to specified conditions or restrictions; or comply with a combination of such obligations. New Rule
Uniform Practice Code Rule 11870 requires a member to adopt specific measures to facilitate the portability of all transferable securities, including mutual fund shares.<br/>
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The Office of the Corporate Secretary would like to remind members of the importance of keeping the names of Executive Representatives, as well as mailing addresses for branch offices, up-to-date. Making certain that the Central Registration DepositorySM (CRDSM) is kept informed
Rule Filing Status As Of December 3, 1996
NASD Rule Filing Status
Following is a list of rule filings by the NASD regarding broker/dealer regulation that are pending at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or recently approved. The information set forth below is current as of December 3, 1996. Copies of rule filings (and any amendments thereto), the SEC release publishing the rule
