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
GUIDANCE
Life Settlements
SUGGESTED ROUTING
KEY TOPICS
Internal Audit
Legal and Compliance
Retail
Senior Management
Variable Life Settlements
Variable Insurance Policies
Suitability
Best Execution
Rule 3010
Executive Summary
Sales of existing life insurance policies to third parties—often
referred to as "life settlements"—have grown exponentially in
recent years, and
(a)(1) In any transaction for or with a customer or a customer of another broker-dealer, a member and persons associated with a member shall use reasonable diligence to ascertain the best market for the subject security and buy or sell in such market so that the resultant price to the customer is as favorable as possible under prevailing market conditions. Among the factors that will be
FINRA Requests Comment on a Revised Proposal to Adopt a Consolidated FINRA Rule Regarding Discretionary Accounts and Transactions
INFORMATIONAL
Board of Governors Nominees
SUGGESTED ROUTING
KEY TOPICS
Executive Representatives
Senior Management
NASD Board of Governors
The Annual Meeting of members of NASD will be held on December 5, 2002. The formal notice of the meeting, including the precise date, time, and location of the Annual Meeting, will be mailed on or about November 4, 2002.
The
FINRA Requests Comment on Proposed Amendments Relating to Reporting of OTC Trades Executed in a Mixed Capacity
FINRA Announces Nomination Process to Fill Upcoming Vacancies on the National Adjudicatory Council
REVISED — SUPERSEDES NTM 01-041
INFORMATIONAL
Rules For Arbitrator Challenges
Effective Date: March 8, 2001
SUGGESTED ROUTING
KEY TOPICS
Legal & Compliance
Registered Representatives
Arbitration
Arbitrator Challenges
Executive Summary
On December 8, 2000, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved amendments to National Association of Securities
INFORMATIONAL
Rules For Arbitrator Challenges
Effective Date: February 12, 2001
SUGGESTED ROUTING
KEY TOPICS
Legal & Compliance
Registered Representatives
Arbitration
Arbitrator Challenges
Executive Summary
On
