To the fine folks at FINRA and the SEC -
Enough is enough. Over the years your efforts to protect investors from predatory industry practices have been nothing but stellar. But at some point in the last 20 years or so, you have jumped the proverbial shark. I have watched as the requirements for disclosure, for the tiny-print that extends to infinity (and beyond), all part of a steady yet woefully
TO: All NASD Members
ATTN: Operations Officer, Cashier, Fail-Control Department
On Wednesday, June 22, 1983, the United States District Court for the Central District of California appointed a SIPC Trustee for the above-captioned firm. Previously, a temporary receiver had been appointed for the firm on June 21, 1983.
Members may use the "immediate close-out" procedures as provided in
The FINRA Manual keeps investment professionals up to date on all our official regulations. It outlines FINRA’s unique rules and guidelines, as well as our current corporate organization. It consists of two main components:
Our Rules
FINRA’s rules and guidelines ensure a safe and fair market. These rules are constantly changing to adapt to new developments in the industry.
SEC Approves Amendments Regarding Best Execution and Interpositioning
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Executive Summary
Effective April 1, 1997, tier sizes for 692 Nasdaq National Market® securities will be revised in accordance with NASD® Rule 4710(g).
For more information, please contact Nasdaq® Market
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved changes to Form BD, the Uniform Application for Broker/Dealer Registration. The amendments, developed in consultation with the NASD, North American Securities Administrators
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Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: Trade Date-Settlement Date Schedule
The schedule of trade dates-settlement dates below reflects the observance by the financial community of Martin Luther King, Jr
Last Voting Date: July 16, 1999
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As of January 27, 1994, the following 43 issues joined the Nasdaq National Market®, bringing the total number of issues to 3,499:
Symbol
Company
Entry Date
SOESSM Execution Level
ALMIW
Alpha Microsystems (Wts Exp 9/1/98)
1/3/94
500
HALL
Hallmark Capital Corp.
1/3/94
200
SECP
Security Capital
November 1998
Mandatory Testing
On October 5, 1998, the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD®) filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that would mandate Year 2000 testing for clearing firms, market makers, and government securities firms. The proposed rule also would strongly encourage testing between correspondent clearing firms and
