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dispute resolution. FINRA’s
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The NASD would like to thank the Subcommittee for this opportunity to testify on micro-cap fraud in the U.S. markets, the nature of the problem and our efforts to address it.
(a) Supervisory SystemEach member shall establish and maintain a system to supervise the activities of each associated person that is reasonably designed to achieve compliance with applicable securities laws and regulations, and with applicable FINRA rules. Final responsibility for proper supervision shall rest with the member. A member's supervisory system shall provide, at a minimum, for
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).
Prospective FINRA member firms must seek approval for new FINRA membership through the submission of a New Membership Application (NMA or Form NMA) in accordance with FINRA Rule 1013 (New Member Application and Interview). Existing FINRA member firms that are contemplating a material change in ownership, control, or business operations must submit a Continuing Membership Application (CMA or Form CMA) in accordance with FINRA Rule 1017 (Application for Approval of Change in Ownership, Control, or Business Operations). Both types of applications are reviewed by FINRA’s Membership Application Program (MAP) Group.
We publish The Neutral Corner to provide arbitrators and mediators with current updates
on important rules and procedures within securities dispute resolution. FINRA’s dedicated neutrals serve parties and other participants in the FINRA forum by taking advantage of this valuable learning tool.
I M P O R T A N T
Officers * Partners * Proprietors
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
During the past year, the Association has taken an active role in attempting to assist members in their obligation to comply with the complex requirements imposed by both the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 ("TEFRA") and the Interest and Dividend Tax
FINRA Reminds Firms of Their Obligations to Determine Whether Securities are Eligible for Public Sale
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Executive Summary
The NASD is publishing this Notice to remind members that new Section 46 of Article III of the Rules of Fair Practice requiring members holding open orders to adjust the price and size of such orders by the amount of any dividend, payment, or distribution on
