One financial institution described the metaverse as a “seamless convergence of our physical and digital lives, creating a unified, virtual community where we can work, play, relax, transact and socialize.”14 At least one prominent international body similarly expressed that the metaverse is not a single space, but rather, a “collection of shared digital spaces for real-time interaction and
Summary
FINRA is proposing formal procedures for bringing actions against non-associated persons who cheat or misbehave during a FINRA qualification examination. Although there are few instances of cheating, because persons who are not yet associated with a member firm may take the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) examination or other FINRA qualification examinations, formal procedures are
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).
Proposed Rule Change Relating to Exemption from Reporting Obligation under Trade Reporting and Compliance Engine (“TRACE”) Trade Reporting Rules for Certain Alternative Trading Systems
Proposed Rule Change to Extend the Implementation of FINRA Rule 0180 (Application of Rules to Security-Based Swaps)
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Executive Summary
On July 14, 1993, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a new Section 71 of the Uniform Practice Code (UPC) requiring members to close out short sales in Nasdaq® securities that meet a certain clearing short-position threshold. In addition, the SEC approved
Proposed Rule Change Relating to the Composition of Hearing Panels and Extended Hearing Panels in Disciplinary Proceedings
Most bonds make regular interest or "coupon" payments—but not zero coupon bonds. Zeros, as they are sometimes called, are bonds that pay no coupon or interest payment. With a zero, you buy the bond at a discount from the face value of the bond and are paid the face amount when the bond matures.
Proposed Rule Change Relating to Options Exercise Procedures
Proposed Rule Change to Extend the Effective Date of the Trading Pause Pilot
