A member controlled by, controlling, or under common control with, the issuer of any security, shall, before entering into any contract with or for a customer for the purchase or sale of such security, disclose to such customer the existence of such control, and if such disclosure is not made in writing, it shall be supplemented by the giving or sending of written disclosure at or before the
Effective October 16, 2023, FINRA revised Rules 12800 and 12805 of the Code of Arbitration Procedure for Customer Disputes (Customer Code) and Rule 13805 of the Code of Arbitration Procedure for Industry Disputes (Industry Code) relating to the expungement of customer dispute information from the Central Registration Depository (CRD®). These frequently asked questions provide guidance regarding
Deferred variable annuities are hybrid investments containing securities and insurance features. Their sales are regulated both by FINRA and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These annuities offer investors choices among a number of complex contract features and options.
Due to the complexity and confusion surrounding them, which can lead to questionable sales practices, variable
1. What types of Dual Deficiencies exist?
There are three deficiencies: RR/RR, RR/RA, RA/RA. A state may have different requirements for each registration combination. Contact the state regulator directly.
2014 Holiday Trade Date, Settlement Date and Margin Extensions Schedule
Preliminary Note: The requirements of this Rule are in addition to other existing member obligations under FINRA rules and the federal securities laws, including obligations to determine suitability of particular securities transactions with customers and to have a reasonable basis for any recommendation made to a customer. This Rule is not intended to act or operate as a presumption or as a
(a) Events Requiring Application
A member shall file an application for approval of any of the following changes to its ownership, control, or business operations:
(1) a merger of the member with another member, unless both are members of the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. or the surviving entity will continue to be a member of the New York Stock Exchange, Inc.;
(2) a direct or indirect
TO: All NASD Members and Municipal Securities Bank Dealers
ATTN: All Operations Personnel
The schedule of trade dates/settlement dates below reflects the observance by the financial community of Veteran's Day, Tuesday, November 11, and Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27. On Tuesday, November 11, the NASDAQ System and the exchange markets will be open for trading. However, it will not
TO: All NASD Members and Municipal Securities Bank Dealers
ATTN: All Operations Personnel
The schedule of trade dates/settlement dates below reflects the observance by the financial community of Lincoln's Birthday, Tuesday, February 12 and Washington's Birthday, Monday, February 18. On Tuesday, February 12, the NASDAQ System and the exchange markets will be open for trading. However,
TO: All NASD Members and Municipal Securities Bank Dealers
ATTN: All Operations Personnel
The schedule of trade dates/settlement dates below reflects the observance by the financial community of Lincoln's Birthday, Monday, February 13, and Washington's Birthday, Monday, February 20. On Monday, February 13, the NASDAQ System and the exchange markets will be open for trading. However, it
