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Executive Summary
The purpose of this Special Notice to Members is to announce thenominees for the District Committees and the District Nominating Committees. The individuals
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
BACKGROUND
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has amended its customer protection rule (Rule 15c3-3) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, in connection with repurchase (repo) agreements with customers when the broker-dealer retains custody of any securities subject to these agreements.
The amendments become effective January 31,
FINRA Issues an Interpretation to Clarify the Classification and Trade Reporting of Certain “Hybrid” Securities to FINRA
SPAC "units" often consist of shares and warrants — or a fraction of a warrant. The terms of these warrants can vary greatly. Be sure you understand the terms of the specific warrants you are considering as well as the risks associated with the offering.
Notice of Annual Meeting of FINRA Firms and Proxy
IMPORTANT
PLEASE DIRECT THIS NOTICE TO ALL SALES, COMPLIANCE AND CREDIT OFFICERS AND PARTNERS
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
Attached are copies of notices issued by the Comptroller of the Currency that relate to certain direct obligations that either may be worthless or have not been honored by a number of offshore bank licenses registered in Majuro, Marshall Islands. Because
Publication Date: February 23, 2023
Interpretations are marked in blue background beneath the rule text to which they relate.
15c3-1b Adjustments to net worth and aggregate indebtedness for certain commodities transactions (appendix B to 17 CFR 240.15c3-1).
15c3-1b(a) Every broker or dealer in computing net capital pursuant to 17 CFR 240.15c3-1 shall comply with the following:
15c3-1b(a)(1)
Regulatory Obligations and Related Considerations
Regulatory Obligations
Exchange Act Rule 15c3-3 (Customer Protection Rule) imposes certain requirements on firms that are designed to protect customer funds and securities. Firms are obligated to maintain custody of customer securities and safeguard customer cash by segregating these assets from the firm’s proprietary business activities, and
As you may be aware, FINRA has already begun the rollout of FINRA Gateway—your new front door to FINRA. This new platform is intended to streamline compliance functionality. Throughout the development process, we are working with our users within the industry to add value to their interaction with
Regulatory Obligations and Related Considerations
Regulatory Obligations:
Exchange Act Rule 15c3-3 (Customer Protection Rule) imposes requirements on firms that are designed to protect customer funds and securities. Firms are obligated to maintain custody of customer securities and safeguard customer cash by segregating these assets from the firm’s proprietary business activities and promptly
