Exemptive relief is granted based on: the representation that the individual did not engage in the solicitation of municipal securities business; for the six years prior to being hired by the Firm; the Contributions were made prior to the individual being employed by the Firm; imposition by the Firm of extensive Firm-wide information barriers on certain municipal securities business communications; prohibition of, for a specified period of time, the individual's solicitation of new municipal securities business; and the commitment to a quarterly certification of compliance.
SUGGESTED ROUTING
Senior Management
Legal & Compliance
Executive Summary
The National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD®) has revised the NASD Sanction Guidelines (Guidelines), which are used by the various bodies that adjudicate disciplinary matters (Adjudicators) to determine appropriate remedial sanctions. The National Business Conduct Committee (NBCC)
NASD has filed with the SEC a proposed rule change to extend the expiration date of Rule 2210(c)(3) and Interpretive Material 2210-5 from August 31, 2003 to August 31, 2005.
SUGGESTED rOUTING
Senior Management
Continuing Education
Legal & Compliance
Executive Summary
The Securities Industry/regulatory Council on Continuing Education (Council) includes 13 members representing a cross-section of securities firms and six self-regulatory organizations (SrOs).1
GUIDANCENASD Releases Minor Rule Violation Plan (MRVP) GuidelinesSUGGESTED ROUTINGKEY TOPICSLegal & ComplianceRegistered RepresentativesSenior ManagementMinor Rule Violation Plan (MRVP)SanctionsExecutive SummaryIn 1993, NASD established the Minor Rule Violation Plan (MRVP or the Plan) to provide NASD with a process for imposing meaningful sanctions for rule violations that may not warrant
NASD has filed with the SEC a proposed rule change a proposed rule change to amend NASD Rule 2260 to expand the definition of "designated investment adviser" to include all state registered investment advisers.
FIPS
SUGGESTED ROUTING
KEY TOPICS
Executive Representatives
Legal & Compliance
Operations
Senior Management
Trading
FIPS
As of May 22, 2002, the following bonds were added to the Fixed Income Pricing System (FIPSSM).
Symbol
Name
Coupon
Maturity
ENQ.GD
Amer Media Operations Inc.
10.250
05/01/09
ACVC.GA
American Achievement Corp. Ser B
11.625
01/01/
GUIDANCE
Taping Rule
Effective Date: August 1, 2005
SUGGESTED ROUTING
KEY TOPICS
Executive Representatives
Legal & Compliance
Senior Management
Rule 3010
Taping Rule
Executive Summary
On May 5, 2005, the Securities and Exchange Commission approved amendments to paragraph (L) of Rule 3010(b)(2) (Taping Rule or
INFORMATIONAL
FIPS Changes
SUGGESTED ROUTING
KEY TOPICS
Corporate Finance
Legal & Compliance
Municipal/Government Securities
Operations
Senior Management
Trading & Market Making
FIPS
As of March 22, 2002, the following bonds were added to the Fixed Income Pricing System (FIPSSM).
Symbol
Name
Coupon
Maturity
ARGI.GE
American Restaurant Group Inc
SUGGESTED ROUTING*
Senior Management
Legal & Compliance
*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved amendments to Articles II and III of the NASD's Code of Procedure ("Code
