SUGGESTED ROUTING
Senior ManagementLegal & ComplianceOperationsSystemsTrading
Executive Summary
On July 28, 1994, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved an NASD rule change that deals with clearance and settlement requirements applicable to NASD member firms functioning as market makers in The Nasdaq Stock Market™ (Nasdaq) or the OTC Bulletin Board Service (OTCBB®).
Investment accounts are those that hold stocks, bonds, funds and other securities, as well as cash. A key difference between an investment account and a bank account is that the value of assets in an investment account fluctuates and can, in fact, decline.
(a) The Director may decline to permit the use of the FINRA arbitration forum if the Director determines that, given the purposes of FINRA and the intent of the Code, the subject matter of the dispute is inappropriate, or that accepting the matter would pose a risk to the health or safety of arbitrators, staff, or parties or their representatives. Only the Director may exercise the authority
(a) The Director may decline to permit the use of the FINRA arbitration forum if the Director determines that, given the purposes of FINRA and the intent of the Code, the subject matter of the dispute is inappropriate, or that accepting the matter would pose a risk to the health or safety of arbitrators, staff, or parties or their representatives. Only the Director may exercise the authority
Summary
FINRA is updating the text of the Securities Exchange Act (SEA) financial responsibility rules in the Interpretations of Financial and Operational Rules to reflect the effectiveness of a rule change that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted.1 The SEC’s rule change, amending paragraph (e)(1)(i)(A) of SEA Rule 17a-5, relates to a specified exemption with regard to the
SummaryThis Notice reminds firms of the changes to FINRA’s Continuing Education (CE) Firm Element requirement, specifically:extending the requirement to all registered persons;recognizing other required training toward satisfying an individual’s annual Firm Element obligation; andrevising the minimum Firm Element training criteria.FINRA and the Securities Industry/Regulatory Council on Continuing
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
LAST DATE FOR COMMENT: MAY 25, 1986
The Board of Governors of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD), is seeking comments on a proposed amendment to Article III, Section 19(f) of the NASD Rules of Fair Practice, which would, under certain circumstances, allow performance-type fees. Section 19(f) generally prohibits members or
Firm Violated Reg BI, Excessively Traded, and Churned Numerous Customer Accounts, Including Those of Gold Star FamiliesWASHINGTON—FINRA announced today that it has expelled Monmouth Capital Management for churning and excessively trading customer accounts in violation of Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI), failing to supervise its representatives, and providing false and misleading disclosures to
Comments: I strongly support the provision of detailed, useful information about the structure, and past and anticipated future performance of leveraged ETFs, but very much object to limits or prohibitions of individuals' freedom to perform leveraged ETF trades, or to hold onto trades as mid-to long-term investments, especially where a leveraged ETF has a long, documented positive
View frequently asked questions and guidance to aid members in their reporting obligations under FINRA Rule 4521(d). Note: This guidance only applies to members that need to report data pursuant to Rule 4521(d).
