Summary
A key element in any firm’s cybersecurity program is a robust authentication process, i.e., the method that confirms that an authorized user seeking access to a firm’s information technology systems is who they say they are.1 This process typically relies on one or more “factors,” such as a password or personal identification number (PIN) code, to provide the authentication. The
Bulletin Board Designated As "Qualifying Electronic Quotation System"
On December 30, 1992, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) granted the NASD's request for interim designation of the OTC Bulletin Board® service (OTCBB) as a "Qualifying Electronic Quotation System" for purposes of certain penny-stock rules that became effective on January 1, 1993. The SEC
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District Elections
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The purpose of this Special Notice to Members is to announce the
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Predispute Arbitration Agreements
Effective Date: May 1, 2005
The compliance date of new Rule 3110(f)(1) requirements has been extended to June 1, 2005. See the SEC's release at: http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro/nasd/34-51526.pdf
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Notice of Election and Ballots for FINRA Small Firm NAC Member Seat
The following FAQ is provided to facilitate firms' compliance with FINRA Rules 5190 (Notification Requirements for Offering Participants), 6275 (Withdrawal of Quotations) and 6435 (Withdrawal of Quotations in an OTC Equity Security in Compliance with SEC Regulation M). A comprehensive overview of these rules and related guidance is set forth in Regulatory Notice 08-74 and Regulatory
Final Statements for Broker-Dealers, Investment Adviser Firms, Agents and Investment Adviser Representatives, and Branches
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Executive Summary
A revised edition of
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This Notice responds to questions that FINRA has received from members about how they can comply with FINRA rules when communicating with customers—particularly when using websites, email and other electronic media—while ensuring fair and balanced presentations. Our goal is to facilitate simplified and more effective disclosure in communications with the public.
FINRA welcomes the
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LAST VOTING DATE IS JUNE 21, 1986.
Members of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD), are invited to vote on certain amendments to the NASD Rules of Fair Practice and By-Laws contained in Exhibits A and B to this notice. These amendments are described below. Prior to becoming effective, the
