TO: All NASD Members and NASDAQ Subscribers
On October 5, 1983, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted a rule change which will require all foreign issuers seeking inclusion in NASDAQ to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This registration requires foreign issuers to file periodic reports with the Commission similar to those filed by domestic
Broker-Dealer, Investment Adviser Firm, Agent and Investment Adviser Representative, and Branch Renewals for 2013
Broker-Dealer, Investment Adviser Firm, Agent and Investment Adviser Representative, and Branch Renewals for 2012
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Executive Summary
On July 19, 1995, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved new NASD Mediation Rules (Rules) to take effect August 1, 1995. The new Rules provide a structure for the NASD to administer a Mediation Program as an informal and less adversarial alternative to
I M P O R T A N T
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TO: All NASD Members
On April 12, 1984, the SEC issued Release No. 34-20853 requesting public comments on the NASDAQ Options Program. The text of this release, together with a document which provides an overview of the NASDAQ Options Program and a fact sheet highlighting major features of the program, are enclosed with this notice.
The
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REQUEST FOR COMMENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The NASD requests comments on proposed amendments to the NASD mutual fund maximum sales charge rule that would subject
Summary
Many investment companies provide sales charge discounts and waivers on their products for customers in certain circumstances described in their product offering documents (e.g., prospectuses or statements of additional information). These include volume-based discounts, such as breakpoints and waivers, on mutual fund exchanges. Failure to apply these discounts or waivers correctly may
FINRA provides extensive resources to assist member firms with managing and addressing risks and threats that could pose harm to their business, compliance programs and investors, including:Highlights on the recent risks FINRA observed in our regulatory programs;Observations from recent targeted exams (sweeps) on emerging industry issues and related regulatory obligations; andOther FINRA
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Continuing Education
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KEY TOPICS
Continuing Education
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Continuing Education
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Executive Summary
The Securities Industry/Regulatory Council on Continuing Education (the Council), which has advisory and consultative responsibilities for the development
