FINRA has revised the following examination programs:
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
FINRA Announces New Web-based System for the Collection of Short Interest Positions
Frequently asked questions regarding FINRA Rule 2210, filing requirements and the how to use the Advertising Regulation Electronic Filing (AREF) system.
SEC Approves Rule Establishing an Interim Pilot Program on Margin Requirements for Transactions in Credit Default Swaps
FINRA Requests Comment on Proposed Limited Safe Harbor From FINRA Equity and Debt Research Rules for Desk Commentary
Thank you for the opportunity to appear today to discuss the important work that the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA, is doing to fulfill our mission under the federal securities laws to protect investors and safeguard market integrity while facilitating vibrant capital markets.
FINRA and the SEC Issue Joint Guidance on Effective Policies and Procedures for Broker-Dealer Branch Inspections
INFORMATIONAL
Primex Auction System
SUGGESTED ROUTING
KEY TOPICS
Legal & Compliance
Operations
Senior Management
Technology
Trading & Market Making
Trading Systems
Executive Summary
The National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD®) and Nasdaq® Boards have agreed to establish the Primex Auction SystemTM, a new trading system designed to
GUIDANCE
Private Placements of Tenants-in-Common Interests
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KEY TOPICS
Corporate Finance
Internal Audit
Legal & Compliance
Registered Representatives
Retail
Senior Management
Broker-Dealer Registration
Due Diligence
Non-Conventional Investments
Private Placements
Real Estate
Rule 2420
Suitability
Executive Summary
This Notice addresses Section 1031 tax-
