FINRA Requests Comment on Potential Enhancements to Certain Engagement Programs
The use of negative response letters to transfer customers serviced by "independent contractor" registered representatives from one introducing broker dealer to another may conflict with a member's obligation to observe high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade.
REQUEST FOR COMMENT
Compensation for the Sale of Investment Company Securities
Comment Period Expires: October 17, 2003
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Advertising/Investment Companies
Executive Representatives
Legal & Compliance
Mutual Fund
Registered Representatives
Senior Management
NASD Rule 2830
Revenue Sharing
Remarks by Chairman and CEO Richard Ketchum at the FINRA Annual Conference
Testimony Before the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
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Senior Management
Executive Representatives
Legal & Compliance
Operations
Registered Representatives
Executive Summary
The National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD®) By-Laws were recently amended to require members' Executive Representatives to maintain electronic mail accounts for the purpose of updating firm contact information
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Senior Management
Advertising
Legal & Compliance
Mutual Fund
Executive Summary
On May 29, 1998, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved amendments to National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.(NASD®) Rule 3110 (the Books and Records Rule) that (i) change the definition of "institutional account" to include the accounts
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Senior Management
Legal & Compliance
Municipal
Executive Summary
On May 28, 1998, the National Adjudicatory Council (NAC) considered two requests for exemptive relief under Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) Rule G-37(i). The NAC's decisions are published belowin redacted form, pursuant to a publication policy that the NAC adopted,
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Senior Management
Advertising
Corporate Finance
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Registration
Trading
Executive Summary
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.
Last Voting Date: August 29, 1994
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Senior ManagementLegal & Compliance
Executive Summary
The NASD invites members to vote on proposed amendments to the NASD By-Laws to prepare for a planned new numbering scheme for the NASD Manual; to correct certain minor errors found in the By-Laws; and to provide for Board approval of future spelling and numbering changes. The