(a) Failure to cooperate in the exchange of documents and information as required under the Code may result in sanctions. The panel may issue sanctions against any party in accordance with Rule 12212(a) for:
• Failing to comply with the discovery provisions of the Code, unless the panel determines that there is substantial justification for the failure to comply; or
FINRA announced today that it has fined Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC $1.6 million for the firm’s repeated failures to timely close out failed inter-dealer municipal securities transactions and to take prompt steps to obtain physical possession or control of municipal security positions that are short more than 30 calendar days, and related supervisory failures.
FINRA is publishing its quarterly OTC Equities High Price Dissemination List for the first 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 June 21, 2024. To view changes, visit the Daily List: Security Attribute Changes page, select the “Unit of Trades” filter and enter June 20,
I would like clarification on a timeline for these changes to be implemented. How realistic is this change and how far along is it? In addition, do you have any information on what the history would look like and if any historical data will be freely available to us or is it going to be only on a go-forward basis?
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The NASD is publishing a suggested Customer Suitability Statement and Agreement to Purchase Form to assist members in complying with SEC Rule 15c2-6.
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Effective January 1, 1990, the SEC
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The NASD is publishing a suggested Customer Suitability Statement and Agreement to Purchase Form to assist members in complying with SEC Rule 15c2-6.
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Effective January 1, 1990, the SEC
Report Reflects New and Evolving Risks, Industry Trends, and Noteworthy Findings
WASHINGTON—FINRA published today its 2023 Report on FINRA’s Examination and Risk Monitoring Program to provide member firms with key insights and observations to use in strengthening their compliance programs.
The comprehensive report from FINRA’s regulatory operations covers 24 topics — including four new topics
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