Mr. Chairman and Members of the Subcommittee: NASD would like to thank the committee for the invitation to submit this written statement for the record. NASD strongly supports H.R. 2420, the Mutual Funds Integrity and Fee Transparency Act of 2003.
Summary
FINRA has adopted new rules to address firms with a significant history of misconduct.1 New Rule 4111 (Restricted Firm Obligations) requires member firms that are identified as “Restricted Firms” to deposit cash or qualified securities in a segregated, restricted account; adhere to specified conditions or restrictions; or comply with a combination of such obligations. New Rule
Background
Examinations are central to FINRA's regulatory operations, and they are one of the principal means by which the organization protects investors and promotes market integrity. FINRA's examinations also aim to provide valuable feedback to firms on areas for improvement and best practices based on insights we have gathered from examining others in the industry.
FINRA has
SEC Approves New Supervision Rules
Have you ever wondered who protects investors—and how? FINRA, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, is a not-for-profit organization authorized under the federal securities laws and registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Alongside the SEC, FINRA oversees U.S. member broker-dealers and their personnel, including individuals who recommend or sell securities products to the public. FINRA’s mission is protecting the investor and ensuring the integrity of our country’s securities markets.
INFORMATIONAL
NAC Nominees
SUGGESTED ROUTING
KEY TOPICS
Legal & Compliance
Senior Management
National Adjudicatory Council
Executive Summary
The purpose of this Special Notice to Members is to announce the nominees for the National Adjudicatory Council (NAC) for the North Region, South Region, and Central Region. The nominees, nominated for two-year terms
FINRA Rule 4530 (Reporting Requirements) requires member firms to promptly report to FINRA, and associated persons to promptly report to firms, specified events, including, for example, findings of violations of securities laws and FINRA rules, certain written customer complaints, and certain disciplinary actions the firm takes. Member firms must also promptly report to FINRA certain internal conclusions of violations, and must report quarterly to FINRA statistical and summary information regarding certain written customer complaints. In addition, FINRA Rule 4530 requires member firms to file with FINRA copies of specified criminal actions, civil complaints and arbitration claims.
(a) Each member shall promptly report to FINRA, but in any event not later than 30 calendar days, after the member knows or should have known of the existence of any of the following:
(1) the member or an associated person of the member:
(A) has been found to have violated any securities-, insurance-, commodities-, financial- or investment-related laws, rules, regulations or standards of conduct
Executive Summary
The NAC has revised the principal considerations in the Sanction Guidelines to expressly contemplate a customer’s age or physical or mental impairment that renders the individual unable to protect his or her own interests.
The revised Sanction Guidelines are effective immediately and available on FINRA’s website.
Questions concerning this Notice should be directed to:
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(a) Time to File Notice of Appeal
A Respondent or the Department of Enforcement may file a written notice of appeal within 25 days after service of a decision issued pursuant to Rule 9268 or Rule 9269.
(b) Effect
An appeal to the National Adjudicatory Council from a decision issued pursuant to Rule 9268 or Rule 9269 shall operate as a stay of that decision until the National Adjudicatory
