What is Mediation
Mediation is a non-binding alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process in which a neutral mediator helps the parties reach an agreed resolution of the disputed issues in the disciplinary proceeding. The mediator assists the parties in reaching their own negotiated settlement by defining the issues, probing and assessing the strengths and weaknesses of each party’s positions,
SUGGESTED ROUTING*
Senior ManagementLegal & ComplianceOperationsTradingTraining
*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The SEC has approved new Section 43 to Article III of the NASD Rules of Fair Practice. The new section prohibits all persons associated with a member in any registered capacity from accepting employment or
Margin Requirements for Exempted Securities Mutual Funds and Exempted Securities ETFs
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
ATTN: Direct Participation Programs Department
LAST DATE FOR COMMENT: NOVEMBER 21, 1985
The NASD's Direct Participation Programs and Real Estate Committees are concerned that abuses exist in the content of advertising and sales literature used for public direct participation programs. The Committees and the NASD's Board of Governors
INFORMATIONALDo-Not-Call RegistryEffective Date: March 31, 2004SUGGESTED ROUTINGKEY TOPICSLegal & ComplianceOperationsRegistered RepresentativesSenior ManagementTrainingCold CallDo-Not-CallTelemarketingTelephone SolicitationEstablished Business RelationshipExecutive SummaryOn January 12, 2004, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or Commission) approved amendments to NASD
As part of FINRA’s mission to protect investors and promote market integrity, we are focused on addressing the regulatory challenges presented by our member firms’ crypto asset activities. Crypto assets—also known as digital assets—are assets that are issued or transferred using distributed ledger or blockchain technology. They include, but are not limited to, so-called virtual currencies, coins, and tokens. A particular crypto asset may or may not meet the definition of a “security” under the federal securities laws.
Exemptive relief is granted based on: representations that at the time of the contributions the individual was not employed by the firm, was not an MFP and was not seeking employment as an MFP; the firm already had a significant business relationship with the City of which the contribution recipients are issuer officials (as defined); the individual has attempted to obtain the return of the contributions; the firm has instituted barriers and controls around certain municipal business communications; and the individual will be prohibited from involvement in municipal securities business with the City for a period of time.
A clearing member may use negative response letters to assign orphan accounts to an introducing broker-dealer on the clearing member’s platform.
Dear Ms. Dyer:
I am responding to your letter dated March 10, 2023, as supplemented by conversations with the staff, in which you seek interpretive guidance regarding the use of negative response letters by National Financial Services LLC (“NFS”) to
(a) Hearing Session Fees
(1) Hearing session fees will be charged for each hearing session. The total amount chargeable to the parties for each hearing session is based on the amount in dispute, as specified in the schedule below. In the award, the panel will determine the amount of each hearing session fee that each party must pay.
Hearing Session Fees
Amount of Claim(exclusive of
Agenda is subject to change.Wednesday, October 910:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Limited Capacity Pre-event Workshop—Registration RequiredCybersecurity Incident Management WorkshopJoin us for a Cybersecurity Incident Management Workshop! As the complexity and prevalence of cyber threats grow, it is more essential than ever for CCOs and firm leaders to understand how to prepare for and respond to cyber-
