SUGGESTED ROUTING*
Senior Management Corporate FinanceLegal & ComplianceOperationsTradingTraining
*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Congress passed the Insider Trading and Securities Fraud Enforcement Act of 1988, which became effective on November 19, 1988, and augments enforcement of the securities laws, particularly
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The NASD is publishing Suggested Escrow Agreement Provisions and Suggested Language for Selected Dealer Agreements to assist members and their counsel in complying with SEC Rule 15c2-4.
BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY
Through its review of public offerings of securities conducted by the Corporate Financing Department, the NASD has the
The Books and Records section of the 2022 Report on FINRA’s Risk Monitoring and Examination Activities (the Report) informs member firms’ compliance programs by providing annual insights from FINRA’s ongoing regulatory operations, including (1) relevant regulatory obligations and related considerations, (2) exam findings and effective practices, and (3) additional resources.
FINRA Firm Grouping Conference is a one-day conference designed to provide financial professionals associated with FINRA member firms the opportunity to engage in key discussions with FINRA staff and connect with industry leaders and peers. The conference includes thoughtful discussions around the future landscape of the financial services industry. In-person attendees have access to breakout
/01 Trading Against Firm Recommendations
Reserved.
/02 Private Sales
Reserved.
/03 Conversions, Acquisitions and Changes in Business Activities
Member organizations are expected to notify the Exchange when planning important organizational or operational changes, such as mergers with or acquisitions of other broker/dealers or the acquisition of a significant electronic data processing system
SR-FINRA-2019-009 has been approved by the SEC. Effective May 8, 2019, this rule will no longer be applicable. Please consult the appropriate FINRA rule.
/01 Trading Against Firm Recommendations
Reserved.
/02 Private Sales
Reserved.
/03 Conversions, Acquisitions and Changes in Business Activities
Member organizations are expected to notify the Exchange when planning
November 1999
Are You Ready For The Year 2000?
As the Year 2000 approaches, most media reports and surveys indicate that businesses are making significant progress and will be well prepared for the century date change. However, there is still work that needs to be done. Organizations should continue to focus on maintaining a high level of readiness. One important way to achieve this is through
Summary
As work processes adjust in response to COVID-19, firms and their associated persons should take appropriate measures to address increased vulnerability to cybersecurity attacks and to protect customer and firm data on firm and home networks, as well as devices.
This alert provides firms and associated persons with measures they may use to help strengthen their cybersecurity controls in
The SEC recently adopted changes to SEC Rule 144 that shorten the
holding period requirements for privately placed securities before they can
be sold into the secondary market, subject to the conditions of the rule,
and that may change industry conventions in the resale of privately placed
debt securities.
FINRA Revises the Series 24 and 23 Examination Programs
