SUGGESTED ROUTING*
Senior Management GovernmentInternal AuditLegal & ComplianceOperationsTradingTraining
*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
Executive Summary
The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved an amendment to Article V, Section 1 of the NASD Rules of Fair Practice that removes the current fine limitation of $15,000 per
SEC Approves Amendments to FINRA’s Code of Procedure
FINRA
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Summary
FINRA is conducting a retrospective review to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of its rules and administrative processes that help protect senior investors from financial exploitation. The protection of senior investors is a top priority for FINRA. As such, FINRA is interested in whether additional tools, guidance or changes to FINRA rules or administrative processes are
SUGGESTED ROUTING*
InstitutionalLegal & ComplianceMutual FundOperationsTraining
*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The NASD has received a number of complaints from investors in mutual funds that have no front-end sales loads but that have contingent deferred sales loads (CDSLs). The NASD intends to investigate the
FINRA Requests Comment on Potential Enhancements to Certain Engagement Programs
SUGGESTED ROUTING*
Senior ManagementLegal & ComplianceOperationsTrading
*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
SEC REQUEST FOR COMMENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed Rule 15c2-6 to address fraudulent, deceptive, or manipulative acts and practices used in connection with high-pressure telephone
(a) Complaint
(1) If the Department of Enforcement believes that any FINRA member or associated person is violating or has violated any rule, regulation, or statutory provision, including the federal securities laws and the regulations thereunder, which FINRA has jurisdiction to enforce, the Department of Enforcement may request authorization from the Office of Disciplinary Affairs to
FINRA Provides a Process for Waiving CMA Fees for Less Significant CMA Changes and Refunding of NMA and CMA Fees for Applications Withdrawn Within 30 Days After Filing
Summary
FINRA has adopted changes to its rules to allow for video conference hearings before the Office of Hearing Officers and the National Adjudicatory Council under specified conditions. These amendments will become effective August 23, 2023.
Questions concerning this Notice should be directed to:
Philip Shaikun, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Office of General Counsel (OGC
