The Market Access Rule topic of the 2024 FINRA Annual Regulatory Oversight Report (the Report) informs member firms’ compliance programs by providing annual insights from FINRA’s ongoing regulatory operations, including (1) regulatory obligations and related considerations, (2) findings and effective practices, and (3) additional resources.
SUGGESTED ROUTING*
Senior Management
Legal & Compliance
Operations
Systems
Trading
*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
Participation in NASDAQ's Automated Confirmation Transaction (ACT) Service, which has been approved by the
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Corporate Finance
Government Securities
Internal Audit
Legal & Compliance
Municipal
Mutual Fund
Operations
Registration
Research
Syndicate
Systems
Trading
Training
*These are suggested
FINRA Requests Comment on Proposed Amendments to FINRA Rules to Support the Industry Initiative to Shorten the Settlement Cycle for Securities in the U.S. Secondary Market From T+3 to T+2
Summary
Pursuant to FINRA Rule 4210(f)(8)(A), FINRA is establishing higher strategy-based margin requirements for exchange-traded notes (ETNs) and options on ETNs in light of the complex nature of these products. The new requirements for initial and maintenance margin are detailed below.
In addition, FINRA is clarifying that ETNs and options on ETNs are not eligible for portfolio
SUGGESTED ROUTING
Senior Management
Internal Audit
Legal & Compliance
Operations
Systems
Trading
Executive Summary
In the third quarter of 1998, The Nasdaq Stock MarketSM (Nasdaq®) will discontinue the Trade Acceptance and Reconciliation ServiceSM (TARSSM) and will incorporate its functionality into the Automated Confirmation Transaction ServiceSM (ACTSM). ACT
<p>A broker/dealer is not required to register as branch offices under Rule 3010(g) non-public office locations where existing customers can use computer terminals to access their accounts and enter orders.<br/></p>
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
The Securities and Exchange Commission recently approved amendments to the Interpretation of the NASD Board of Governors on "Forwarding of Proxy and Other Materials" under Article III, Section 1 of the NASD Rules of Fair Practice.1/ These amendments, which became effective on May 30, 1986, provide for an increase in the guidelines for
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently approved amendments to the Interpretation of the NASD Board of Governors on "Forwarding of Proxy and Other Materials," under Article III, Section 1 of the NASD Rules of Fair Practice. 1/ These amendments, which became effective on April 29, 1986, provide for a surcharge and an
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