Thank you FINRA for extending the period for commenting. Also, I thank you for attempting to make the U.S. Equities Market a fairer and safer place for retail investors to do business. This year is the first in which I became a direct participant in the U.S. Stock Market. Before this year I only passively participated though my retirement plan, but this year I proudly became a retail investor.
INFORMATIONAL
Arbitrator Classification
Effective Date: July 19, 2004
SUGGESTED ROUTING
KEY TOPICS
Legal & Compliance
Arbitration
Arbitrators
Dispute Resolution
Executive Summary
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or Commission) has approved amendments to Rules 10308 and 10312 of the NASD Code of Arbitration
INFORMATIONAL
Continuing Education
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KEY TOPICS
Continuing Education
Legal & Compliance
Registration Department
Senior Management
Regulatory Element
General Program (S101)
Series 6 Program (S106)
Executive Summary
NASD Rule 1120 (Continuing Education Requirements) permits the NASD, as appropriate, to designate specific Continuing Education
FINRA Announces Results of SFAB, NAC and District Committee Elections and Appointments
Mr. Chairman and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for inviting us to testify on financial literacy and for allowing us to submit this statement for the record. NASD is committed to expanding the knowledge and confidence of all Americans wishing to build a more secure financial future through saving and investing.
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Senior Management
Legal & Compliance
Operations
Systems
Trading
Executive Summary
The NASD® is publishing a direct participation program (DPP or limited partnership) directory in anticipation of the quotation of DPP securities on the OTC Bulletin Board® Service (OTCBB®) and the commencement of trade reporting of transactions in DPPs on May 15,
Asset allocation means deciding what portion of your portfolio to invest in different asset classes, like stocks, bonds and cash. Diversification is the spreading of your investments both among and within different asset classes. And rebalancing means making regular adjustments to ensure you are hitting your target allocation. All are important tools in managing investment risk.
FINRA Provides Guidance on Advertising Regulation Issues
FINRA Announces New Web-based System for the Collection of Short Interest Positions
<p>Rebate of SEC Rule 12b-1 fees and commissions to non-member retirement plan and its participants will not violate NASD Rule 2420 if the SEC determines that the rebate recipients are not required to register as broker/dealers.</p>
