Private Placements and Public Offerings Subject to a Contingency
Exemptive relief is granted based on: the representation that at the time of the contribution the individual was not an MFP (as defined); the firm already has a significant business relationship with the government entity of which the contribution recipient was considered to be an issuer official; the firm has instituted information barriers on certain municipal business communications; the individual will be prohibited from the solicitation of certain new municipal business for a period of time.
Unless otherwise indicated, suspensions will begin with the opening of business on Monday, May 20, 1996. The information relating to matters contained in this section is current as of May 5, 1996. Information received subsequent to May 5, 1996 is not reflected in this section.
Firm Expelled, Individuals Sanctioned
Devon Resources Financial Corporation (Tulsa, Oklahoma), Catherine W. Yox (
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Legal & Compliance
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Executive Summary
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Effective March 15, 1999
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Senior Management
Advertising
Continuing Education
Corporate Finance
Executive Representatives
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Internal Audit
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Municipal
Mutual Fund
Operations
Options
Registered Representatives
Registration
Research
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