Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) covering reporting of corporate and agencies debt, reporting of mortgage and asset backed securities to the Trade Reporting and Compliance Engine (TRACE)
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).
SUGGESTED ROUTING:*
Senior ManagementCorporate FinanceLegal & ComplianceMutual Fund*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On July 7, 1992, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved amendments to Article III, Section 26 of the NASD Rules of Fair Practice relating to asset-based sales charges by mutual funds.
<p>Direct payments of securities-based compensation by a member to the associated persons of another member are not permitted under NASD Rules 2820(g) and 2830(l) absent an SEC No-action letter or interpretive release. Further, proposed arrangement may require dual registration of associated persons.</p>
<p>Direct payments of securities-based compensation by a member to the associated persons of another member are not permitted under NASD Rules 2820(g) and 2830(l) absent an SEC No-action letter or interpretive release. Further, proposed arrangement may require dual registration of associated persons.</p>
TO: All NASD Members and Level 2 and Level 3 Subscribers
On Tuesday, December 16, 1986, 26 issues are scheduled to join the NASDAQ National Market System, bringing the total number of issues in NASDAQ/NMS to 2,709. These 26 issues, which will begin trading under real-time trade reporting, are entering NASDAQ/NMS pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Commission's criteria for
Regulatory Notice
Notice Type
Request for Comment
Referenced Rules & Notices
Exchange Act Sections 3(a)(10), (12), (29) and (42)
FINRA Rules 0150, 2010, 2241, 2242, 2320, 4370, 5240, 5250, 5270, 5280, 5310, 5320, 6420 and 6710
NASD Rules 1021, 1022, 1031, 1032 and 1050
SEA Regulation NMS
NASD Encloses New Guide to Information and Services
With this issue of Notices to Members, NASD members are receiving the new edition of the NASD Guide to Information and Services. The Guide is arranged by subject headings and includes the names and phone numbers for NASD contacts on each subject.
Date Changes for January First Saturday Examination
The date for the January 1991 first Saturday
GUIDANCE
Life Settlements
SUGGESTED ROUTING
KEY TOPICS
Internal Audit
Legal and Compliance
Retail
Senior Management
Variable Life Settlements
Variable Insurance Policies
Suitability
Best Execution
Rule 3010
Executive Summary
Sales of existing life insurance policies to third parties—often
referred to as "life settlements"—have grown exponentially in
recent years, and
SUGGESTED ROUTING:*
Senior ManagementCorporate FinanceLegal & ComplianceSyndicate*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or "Commission") has approved amendments to Appendix F under Article III, Section 34 of the NASD Rules of Fair Practice regarding members'
