TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
LAST DATE FOR COMMENT: MARCH 31, 1988.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The NASD requests comments on proposed amendments to the NASD Rules of Fair Practice that would generally prohibit members from accepting non-cash sales compensation in connection with the distribution of investment company and variable contract products.
The purpose of the amendments is to
SUGGESTED ROUTING*
Senior ManagementInternal AuditLegal & Compliance
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued Release No. 34-28347, containing proposed amendments to Rule 15c3-1 (the "Rule") with respect to withdrawals of net capital. The proposal would expand
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Senior ManagementCorporate FinanceLegal & ComplianceMutual FundOperations
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MAIL VOTE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The NASD invites members to vote on proposed amendments to the NASD mutual fund maximum sales charge rule that would subject asset-based sales charges to the provisions of the rule.
FINRA Addresses Firms’ Retail Foreign Currency Exchange Activities
SEC Approves Amendments to Eliminate the Requirement for the Senior Registered and Compliance Registered Options Principals (SROP and CROP)
1. Disciplinary sanctions should be designed to protect the investing public by deterring misconduct and upholding high standards of business conduct.
The purpose of FINRA's disciplinary process is to protect the investing public, support and improve the overall business standards in the securities industry, and decrease the likelihood of recurrence of misconduct by the disciplined
(a) Application
This Rule shall apply exclusively to the activities of members in connection with the securities of companies registered under the Investment Company Act; provided however, that Rule 2320 shall apply, in lieu of this Rule, to members' activities in connection with "variable contracts" as defined therein.
(b) Definitions
(1) The terms "affiliated member,
(a) ApplicationThis Rule shall apply exclusively to the activities of members in connection with the securities of companies registered under the Investment Company Act; provided however, that Rule 2320 shall apply, in lieu of this Rule, to members' activities in connection with "variable contracts" as defined therein.(b) Definitions(1) The terms "affiliated member,"
FINRA has taken disciplinary actions against the following firms and individuals for violations of FINRA rules; federal securities laws, rules and regulations; and the rules of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB).
SuperMontage
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Legal & Compliance
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Executive Summary
On May 28, 2002, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved amendments made by The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc
