TO: All NASD Members
ATTN: Operations Principals, Cashiers and Buy-in Personnel
The Association's Board of Governors has adopted various amendments to the Uniform Practice Code which prescribes the manner in which over-the-counter securities transactions are compared, cleared and settled between NASD member firms. These amendments to the Code apply to all NASD members participating in
TO: All NASD Members
Enclosed herewith are proposed amendments to the Association's Uniform Practice Code ("Code") which were approved by the Board of Governors at its November 19, 1982, meeting. The amendments are being submitted to the membership for comment. After the comment period has expired, the Board of Governors will again review the proposal taking into consideration the
INFORMATIONAL
Non-Conventional Investments
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Non-Conventional Investments
Suitability
Executive Summary
In the aftermath of the recent downturn in the equity markets, NASD reviewed the
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Executive Summary
On July 14, 1993, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a new Section 71 of the Uniform Practice Code (UPC) requiring members to close out short sales in Nasdaq® securities that meet a certain clearing short-position threshold. In addition, the SEC approved
IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED
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Background
In late 2002, as a result of several routine examinations, NASD discovered that some members had
SEC Approves Amendments to FINRA’s Short-Interest Reporting Rule
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Corporate Debt Securities
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Debt SecuritiesDisseminationOperationsRule 6200 SeriesTransaction Reporting
Executive Summary
On January 31, 2002, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or Commission) approved
Summary
The purpose of this Notice is to inform FINRA small firm members of the upcoming Small Firm Advisory Committee (SFAC) election. Two seats on the SFAC are up for election, representing the North and West Regions.
The SFAC provides guidance to FINRA staff, particularly regarding the potential impact of proposed regulatory initiatives on FINRA’s small firms. The SFAC meets five times a
INFORMATIONAL
Certificates of Deposit
Effective Date: October 8, 2002
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Certificates of Deposit
Executive Summary
NASD is issuing this Notice to supersede NASD Notice to Members 02-28 (Notice or Notice 02-28) and replace the guidance offered in Notice to
SEC Grants Exemption From Rule 15c2-11 For Securities Being Removed From The OTCBB Pursuant To The NASD Eligibility Rule
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