Executive Summary
The purpose of this Election Notice is to notify FINRA small firm members of the process to fill one South and one Midwest Region vacancy on the Small Firm Advisory Committee (SFAC). In response to the Election Notice published on September 1, 2020, individuals only self-nominated to run for the South Region seat. Therefore, ballots will be distributed to elect one SFAC South
These are much needed changes. More transparency will better protect and inform the retail investor.
SUGGESTED ROUTING*
Senior Management
Internal Audit
Legal & Compliance
Operations
Systems
Trading
*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The board Govenors of the National association of Securities
I oppose restrictions on my rights to invest. And I should not have to pass a test just simplify the information for everyone to make better choices for investment
Risks we take are our decision. Do not take away the ability of informed but non accredited investors to utilize the same tools as the wealthy.
SummaryThe purpose of this Election Notice is to notify FINRA mid-size firms of a contested election for a mid-size firm seat on the National Adjudicatory Council (NAC) and the distribution of ballots. The two open large firm NAC member seats are not contested; therefore, no election will be held for the large firm seats.Voting concludes in the NAC mid-size firm seat election on December 15, 2023
FINRA is publishing its quarterly OTC Equities High Price Dissemination List for the third quarter of 2024. This updated list of OTC equity securities eligible for trade report dissemination for trades of fewer than 100 shares is effective as of December 13, 2024. To view changes, visit the Daily List: Security Attribute Changes page, select the “Unit of Trades” filter and enter December
GUIDANCEShort Sale RequirementsSUGGESTED ROUTINGKEY TOPICSInternal AuditLegal & ComplianceOperationsRegistered RepresentativesSenior ManagementSystemsTradingTrainingOATSRule 3110Rule 3210Rule 3350Rule 3370Rule 11830Rules 6950–6957Short SalesExecutive SummaryOn June 23, 2004, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted certain provisions of a new short sale regulation, designated
(a) The Director will not serve any claim that is deficient. The reasons a claim may be deficient include the following:
(1) A Submission Agreement was not filed by each claimant;
(2) The Submission Agreement was not properly signed and dated;
(3) The Submission Agreement does not name all parties named in the claim;
(4) The claim does not specify the customer's city and state at the
NASD® has taken disciplinary actions against the following firms and individuals for violations of NASD rules; federal securities laws, rules and regulations; and the rules of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB).
