SEC Approval and Effective Date for New Consolidated FINRA Rules and the Repeal of Certain NASD and Incorporated NYSE Rules
March 24, 2008
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We are writing to highlight new and existing areas that are of particular significance to FINRA's examination program for 2008. We hope you find valuable insights into some of the most important topics regarding FINRA examinations, and that it helps you assess your firm's compliance and supervisory programs.
One change to the examination program that
Effective February 1, 2008, FINRA is expanding the class of entities permitted to use the delta hedging exemption to include other broker-dealers and certain financial institutions. NASD Rule 2860, as amended, is set forth in Attachment A to this Notice.
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).
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On July 3, 1997, in Release No. 34-38812 (SEC Release), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved new NASD® Rule 2460 (Rule), which explicitly prohibits any payment by issuers or
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On September 22, 1998, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved amendments to the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD® or Association) rules regarding
Comment Period Expires March 31, 1994
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At its January 1994 meeting, the NASD Board of Governors approved the issuance of a Notice to Members soliciting comment on amendments to the foreign associate provisions in Part X of Schedule C to the NASD By-Laws. These amendments would
Syndicated conservation easements (SCETs), which are a common type of charitable conservation contribution, top the 2021 “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams published by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in July.
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As members are aware, abusive communications between members and their associated persons with customers or associated persons of other members is considered conduct that is inconsistent with the requirement that members shall observe high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade as contained in NASD's fundamental rule of ethical practice--
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