SUGGESTED ROUTING*
Senior ManagementCorporate FinanceLegal & ComplianceMutual FundOperations
*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
MAIL VOTE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The NASD invites members to vote on proposed amendments to the NASD mutual fund maximum sales charge rule that would subject asset-based sales charges to the provisions of the rule.
SEC Approves Rule Establishing an Interim Pilot Program on Margin Requirements for Transactions in Credit Default Swaps
OATS Phase III Frequently Asked Questions
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
LAST DATE FOR COMMENT: MARCH 31, 1988.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The NASD requests comments on proposed amendments to the NASD Rules of Fair Practice that would generally prohibit members from accepting non-cash sales compensation in connection with the distribution of investment company and variable contract products.
The purpose of the amendments is to
TO: All NASD Members, Associated Persons and Other Interested Persons
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
NASD rules and policies consider associated persons of a member to be employees of the member, regardless of their locations or compensation arrangements. The notice addresses regulatory issues that relate to off-site employment of registered persons, including supervisory procedures, private securities
Effective Date: September 4, 1997
SUGGESTED ROUTING
Corporate Finance
Legal & Compliance
Syndicate
Executive Summary
On September 4, 1997, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved an amendment to the definition of "qualified independent underwriter" in Rule 2720 of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD®) Conduct Rules
SUGGESTED ROUTING
Senior Management
Legal & Compliance
Operations
Options
Trading
Executive Summary
New uniform provisions regarding the automated reporting requirement for Positions Hedging Stock Options will become effective on December 31, 1997.
New uniform provisions regarding the
SUGGESTED ROUTING
Senior Management
Internal Audit
Legal & Compliance
Operations
Trading
Executive Summary
The Department of Treasury (Treasury) recently asked the NASD to provide members with the Office of Foreign Assets Control's (OFAC) latest list of persons and entities
SUGGESTED ROUTING
Senior Management Corporate Finance Legal & Compliance Syndicate
Executive Summary
On May 10, 1994, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved amendments to Schedule E to the NASD By-Laws (Schedule E) that require compliance with its provisions if a member participating in a distribution of a public offering of debt or equity securities has a conflict
SEC Approves Consolidated Financial Responsibility and Related Operational Rules
