OverviewFINRA is providing this checklist to help members assess their obligations under the SEC’s Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI) and Form CRS Relationship Summary (Form CRS). The checklist is not a substitute for any rule. Only the rule can provide definitive information regarding its requirements. Interpretive questions should be directed to the SEC, at [email protected]. You should
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Given the growing market for over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives, such as OTC options on individual equity securities and stock indexes, and the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) recent approval of increases in option position and exercise limits, the NASD reminds
The Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance Program section of the 2017 Report on Exam Findings informs member firms’ compliance programs by describing recent findings and observations from FINRA’s examinations, and, in certain cases, also providing a summary of effective practices.
GUIDANCEPartial Customer Account TransfersEffective Date: September 13, 2004SUGGESTED ROUTINGKEY TOPICSLegal & ComplianceOperationsSenior ManagementAutomated Customer Account TransferService (ACATS)Rule 11870Executive SummaryOn July 14, 2004, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) granted accelerated approval of amendments to Rule 11870 making the procedures for
A networking arrangement between a broker/dealer and a licensed insurance agency in which the non-member insurance agency receives commission payments is not subject to Rule 2420 if the arrangement is undertaken in reliance on an SEC no-action position on the registration requirements of the insurance agency as a result of the arrangement.
TO: All NASD Members and Level 2 and Level 3 Subscribers
On Tuesday, January 5, 1988, the following four issues are scheduled to join the NASDAQ National Market System, bringing the total number of issues in NASDAQ/NMS to 3,052:
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Under SEC approved procedures, NASD Regulation, Inc. (NASD RegulationSM) reviews member requests for exemption from the two-year prohibition of municipal securities underwriting business contained in Rule G-37 (Rule) of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking
TO: All NASD Members and Level 2 and Level 3 Subscribers
On Tuesday, April 21, 1987, 12 issues are scheduled to join the NASDAQ National Market System, bringing the total number of issues in NASDAQ/NMS to 2,850. These 12 issues, which will begin trading under real-time trade reporting, are entering NASDAQ/NMS pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Commission's criteria for voluntary
TO: All NASD Members and Level 2 and Level 3 Subscribers
On Tuesday, February 3, 1987, 24 issues are scheduled to join the NASDAQ National Market System, bringing the total number of issues in NASDAQ/NMS to 2,754. These 24 issues, which will begin trading under real-time trade reporting, are entering NASDAQ/NMS pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Commission's criteria for
