The purpose of this Notice is to inform FINRA Small Firm members1 of the upcoming Small Firm Advisory Board (SFAB) election. The SFAB provides guidance to FINRA staff, particularly regarding the potential impact of proposed regulatory initiatives on FINRA's Small Firm members, and meets in Washington, DC, prior to each FINRA Board of Governors meeting. SFAB members are expected to attend
Minor Rule Violation Plan
Regulatory Notice
Notice TypeRule Amendment
Referenced Rules & NoticesNASD IM-9216
NASD Rule 9216
NYSE Rule 476A
SEC Rule 19d-1(c)(2)
Suggested Routing
Compliance
Legal
Operations
Registered Representatives
Senior Management
Key Topic(s)Minor Rule Violation Plan (MRVP)
Executive Summary
Effective September 24, 2007, the list of violations eligible for
SEC Approves Amendments to NASD Rule 11870 and NYSE Rule 412 to Conform with NSCC's ACATS Transfer Cycle Time Frames
Regulatory Relief
PLEASE NOTE: The FINRA rulebook currently consists of both NASD Rules and certain NYSE Rules that FINRA has incorporated, including the NYSE rules referenced in this Notice. The incorporated NYSE Rules apply solely to members of FINRA that are also members of NYSE on or after July 30, 2007, referred to as "Dual Members." Dual Members also must comply with NASD Rules.
Broker-Dealer, Investment Adviser Firm, Agent and Investment Adviser Representative, and Branch Renewals for 2008
Amendments to NASD IM-2210-4: Web Site References to FINRA Membership and Limitations on the Use of FINRA's Name and Other Corporate Names Owned by FINRA
Since October 1, 2007, the SEC has been operating under a continuing resolution for fiscal year 2008. As such, the Section 31 fee will remain at $15.30 per million until further notice.
FINRA Requests Comment on Proposed Amendments to OTC Trade Reporting Requirements for Equity Securities
The Annual Meeting of member firms of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (FINRA) will be October 26, 2007 at 10 a.m. in the FINRA Visitors Center, 1735 K Street, NW, in Washington, DC. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct the election of governors to the FINRA Board. Member firms can also raise other topics for discussion if they notify FINRA by October 19, 2007.1
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Amendments to NASD Rule 3210 to Conform with Amendments to the SEC's Regulation SHO Delivery Requirements
