FINRA Requests Comment on a Proposed Rule Set for Limited Corporate Financing Brokers
REQUEST FOR COMMENTFairness Opinions Issued by MembersComment Period Expires: January 10, 2005Note: The comment period was extended to February 1, 2005.SUGGESTED ROUTINGKEY TOPICSLegal & ComplianceOperationsSenior ManagementFairness OpinionsInvestment Banks Mergers and AcquisitionsProxy StatementsExecutive SummaryNASD is requesting comment on whether it should propose a new rule
FINRA assesses and collects regulatory fees that fund FINRA's regulatory activities, including the Gross Income Assessment (GIA), Personnel Assessment and Branch Assessment Fees, as well as user fees for the services FINRA provides.
FINRA Requests Comment on the Effectiveness and Efficiency of Its Carrying Agreements Rule
Summary
FINRA seeks comment on a proposal to implement the recommendations of the Securities Industry/Regulatory Council on Continuing Education (CE Council) enhancing the continuing education requirements for securities industry professionals.1 The proposal would change the: (1) Regulatory Element to provide annual training, make the content more relevant, incorporate diverse instructional
Frequently asked questions regarding FINRA Rule 2210, filing requirements and the how to use the Advertising Regulation Electronic Filing (AREF) system.
Note: Only NASD member Executive Representatives are allowed to vote. Ballots with voting instructions were distributed with the print version of this Notice.
ACTION REQUESTED
NASD By-Law Amendments
Last Voting Date: January 22, 2001
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Senior Management
Corporate Governance
NASD By-Laws
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FINRA has revised the following examination programs:
FINRA Announces New Web-based System for the Collection of Short Interest Positions
ACTION REQUIREDMail VoteLast Voting Date: May 6, 2004SUGGESTED ROUTINGKEY TOPICSExecutive RepresentativesLegal & ComplianceSenior ManagementNASD By-LawsExecutive SummaryNASD invites members to vote to approve amendments to the NASD By-Laws that will: eliminate two seats on the NASD Board of Governors (NASD Board) that are currently reserved for representatives of the American Stock
