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FINRA recently held annual elections to fill vacancies on its Regional Committees, Small Firm Advisory Committee (SFAC) and the National Adjudicatory Council (NAC). Additionally, at its December meeting, the FINRA Board of Governors (FINRA Board) also selected individuals to fill several appointed seats on the SFAC and NAC. This Notice lists the individuals recently elected and
FINRA has adopted a short-form membership application process for certain firms that must become FINRA members due to the recent amendments to Rule 15b9-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Firms that are eligible for the short-form membership application process also must have been a member of a national securities exchange with which FINRA has had a regulatory services agreement for the 12-month period prior to August 23, 2023. FINRA has further adopted a partial waiver of the new membership application fee for those firms that apply for FINRA membership through the short-form membership application process. These rule changes became effective on October 30, 2023.
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The National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD®) published the following Notices to Members during 1999. Copies are available for $25 per
INFORMATIONALMembership Application and Continuation RulesSUGGESTED ROUTINGKEY TOPICSLegal & ComplianceMembershipSenior ManagementNew Membership ApplicationsContinuing Membership ApplicationsRule 1011Rule 1014Rule 1017Pending Arbitration Awards and ClaimsExecutive SummaryOn December 22, 2003, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved amendments to Rules 1011, 1014, and&
Amendments to NASD Rules Regarding Margin Requirements
Effective Date: December 1, 2003
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On August 25, 2003, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved amendments to
Effective Date: January 1, 1999
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General1. Q: Why does FINRA publish the Sanction Guidelines?A: FINRA publishes the Sanction Guidelines to familiarize member firms and associated persons with the disciplinary sanctions that could result from typical securities industry rule violations.2. Q: Who develops the sanctions and fines?A: The National Adjudicatory Council (NAC), the appellate body for FINRA disciplinary actions
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On January 27, 1993, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the NASD's Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Advertising Guidelines (Guidelines). The Guidelines provide a framework for members to assess the accuracy and appropriateness of Collateralized Mortgage
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