October 2002
In an effort to assist member firms' compliance efforts, NASD is issuing this regular communication, "Improving Examination Results." This document has two sections: "Examination Priorities" and "Frequently Found Violations," both of which relate to the Department of Member Regulation's routine examinations of firms. While each firm must
October 2002
In an effort to assist member firms' compliance efforts, NASD is issuing this regular communication, "Improving Examination Results." This document has two sections: "Examination Priorities" and "Frequently Found Violations," both of which relate to the Department of Member Regulation's routine examinations of firms. While each firm must
FINRA has taken disciplinary actions against the following firms and individuals for violations of FINRA rules; federal securities laws, rules and regulations; and the rules of theMunicipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB).
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FINRA® 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 theMunicipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB).
(a) Application
This Rule shall apply exclusively to the activities of members in connection with the securities of companies registered under the Investment Company Act; provided however, that Rule 2320 shall apply, in lieu of this Rule, to members' activities in connection with "variable contracts" as defined therein.
(b) Definitions
(1) The terms "affiliated member,
(a) ApplicationThis Rule shall apply exclusively to the activities of members in connection with the securities of companies registered under the Investment Company Act; provided however, that Rule 2320 shall apply, in lieu of this Rule, to members' activities in connection with "variable contracts" as defined therein.(b) Definitions(1) The terms "affiliated member,"
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
SUGGESTED ROUTING*
Senior ManagementCorporate FinanceLegal & Compliance
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
NASD members are advised that their participation in certain transactions with blind-pool companies may be inconsistent with the provisions of Schedule E to the NASD By-Laws. The merger or acquisition of an NASD
SUGGESTED ROUTING
Senior ManagementInstitutionalLegal & ComplianceMunicipalSyndicateTraining
Executive Summary
Effective March 9, 1994, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published an interpretive statement regarding the disclosure obligations of participants in the municipal securities markets. The SEC is seeking comment on the issues discussed in its statement. In a
