NASD is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC" or "Commission") a proposed rule change to amend NASD Rule 11810(i) to mandate the use of the automated liability notification system of a registered clearing agency when issuing liability notices in connection with certain securities transactions, provided both parties to the contract are participants in a
NASD has filed with the SEC a proposed rule change to amend NASD IM-10104, Rule 10306, and Rule 10319 of the NASD Code of Arbitration Procedure to impose a fee on parties of $100 per arbitrator and to compensate arbitrators in the event a hearing is adjourned within three business days before a scheduled hearing session.
NASD has filed with the SEC a proposed rule change to (1) amend Article V, Section 4 of the NASD By-Laws to permit NASD to suspend for failure to pay an arbitration award or settlement, for a period of two years after the award is entered, former associated persons who terminated their registration before the award was entered; and (2) amend Article VI, Section 3 of the NASD By-Laws to clarify
NASD has filed with the SEC a proposed rule change to amend Rule 10304 of the NASD Code of Arbitration Procedure relating to time limits on the submission of claims in arbitration.
Proposal to Increase the Fee for Panel Member Training
NASD has filed with the SEC a proposed rule change to the Code of Arbitration Procedure to permit parties in an arbitration to communicate directly with the arbitrators if all parties and arbitrators agree, and to establish guidelines for such direct communication.
NASD reaffirms its policy of exempting members from the requirement to supervise registered bank personnel under Rules 3010, 3030, 3040 and 3050, so long as such persons continue to be supervised by the bank and do not engage in any securities activity for or on behalf of the member firm of which they are registered.
<p>NASD Rules 6950-6957 (OATS)</p>Clarification of application of the OATS rules.
NASD Rule 2510 - Discretionary Accounts - Application of NASD Rules 3110, 2510, 2310, and IM 2310-2 to a default IRA account established by plan sponsor in accordance with Department of Labor safe harbor provisions.
<p>NASD staff declines to extend tolling period to meet qualification requirements related to implementation of Title II of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999.</p>
