Regulatory Obligations and Related Considerations
Regulatory Obligations
Effective liquidity controls are critical elements in a broker-dealer’s risk management framework. Exchange Act Rule 17a-3(a)(23) requires firms that meet the thresholds specified under the rule to make and keep current records documenting the credit, market, and liquidity risk management controls established and
SEC Approves Increase in the TAF Rate for Sales of Covered Equity Securities
Thank you Catherine [Weatherford, NAVA President and CEO] and Lee [Covington, SVP & General Counsel, NAVA]. I'd like to begin by acknowledging my friend Mark Casady, the extremely effective chairman of the NAVA board, and thanking him for agreeing recently to serve on the FINRA Board of Governors. Mark, my colleagues and I look forward to working with you.
Good afternoon. Thank you David for that introduction and for the invitation to speak with you this afternoon.
I always welcome the opportunity to participate in SIFMA events and appreciate SIFMA’s role as an advocate for vibrant and efficient capital markets. Since joining FINRA a few months ago, I have had good conversations with SIFMA members and staff about a variety of industry issues and I
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REQUEST FOR COMMENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The NASD requests comments on a proposed amendment to Appendix F under
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REQUEST FOR COMMENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The NASD invites comments on a proposed amendment to Schedule C to the By-Laws that would
Comment Period Expires June 15, 1994
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Executive Summary
The Board of Governors of the NASD is soliciting member comment on a proposed Interpretation under Article III, Section 1 of the NASD Rules of Fair Practice whereby it would be considered a violation of
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Executive Summary
The NASD requests comments on proposed amendments to Article in, Section 45 of the Rules of Fair Practice that would require certain disclosures and reporting of Direct Participation Program (DPP) securities on customer account statements.
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Background
In late 2002, as a result of several routine examinations, NASD discovered that some members had
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TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
During the past year, the Association has taken an active role in attempting to assist members in their obligation to comply with the complex requirements imposed by both the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 ("TEFRA") and the Interest and Dividend Tax
