FINRA Reminds Firms of Their Sales Practice Obligations Relating to Principal-Protected Notes
We launched FINRA360 in March 2017 with one overarching objective: to ensure that FINRA is operating as the most effective and efficient self-regulatory organization (SRO) we can be.
The time was right for us to begin such a review. In the 10 years since the NASD and NYSE Regulation merged to form FINRA, the industry and financial markets had changed significantly. And in traveling
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FINRA seeks comment on proposed amendments to the NASD Rule 1010 Series (Membership Proceedings) (collectively, the Membership Application Program (MAP) rules). The proposal is the result of FINRA's retrospective review of the MAP rules and processes, and is intended to reduce unnecessary burdens on new and existing firms, while strengthening investor protections. The proposed
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State participation in CRD Phase II, the Form BD (Uniform Application for Broker-Dealer Registration) and Form BDW (Uniform Request for Broker-Dealer Withdrawal) processing phase of the CRD system will begin
This page is intended to serve as an at-a-glance resource to help broker-dealer firm users track the development of CRD program-related functionality in FINRA Gateway. Retirement dates for Classic CRD features will also be noted on this page as they are announced. Check back for updates and announcements throughout the transition from Classic CRD to FINRA Gateway.
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SEC Approves Proposed Rule Change to Amend the Submission Agreement and Related Rules in the Arbitration Codes for Customer and Industry Disputes
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
ATTN: Operations Principal, Cashier
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved an amendment to Section 64 of the NASD Uniform Practice Code, entitled "Acceptance and Settlement of COD Orders." Effective February 11, 1988, NASD members must settle all depository-eligible customer COD/POD domestic
FINRA Addresses Firms’ Retail Foreign Currency Exchange Activities
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This notice announces adoption of an amendment to Article HI, Section 35 of the NASD Rules of Fair Practice. The amendment was adopted by the NASD Board of Governors in response to the use by certain members of misleading advertising and improper sales literature in the marketing of public direct participation programs.
The
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
ATTN: All Chief Executive Officers, Compliance Officers, and Registration Managers
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On October 28, 1986, President Reagan signed the Government Securities Act of 1986 providing for regulation of government securities activities by brokers and dealers. This legislation created new Section 15 C under the Securities Exchange Act of
