Summary
With the recent increase in the number of customers seeking to open brokerage accounts and trade options, FINRA reminds members of the requirements for determining whether to approve a customer to trade options. Regardless of whether the account is self-directed or options are being recommended, members must perform due diligence on the customer and collect information about the customer
I M P O R T A N T
OFFICERS, PARTNERS AND PROPRIETORS
TO: All NASD Members
BACKGROUND
On April 18, 1983, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Release No. 34-19687 announcing the adoption of changes to Rule 10b-10 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240 lOb-10), the "securities confirmation rule," (the "Rule"). Rule 10b-10 requires broker-dealers to send
New Implementation Date for and Additional Guidance on the Consolidated FINRA Rules Governing Know-Your-Customer and Suitability Obligations
Recently, FINRA's Market Regulation and Transparency Services (MRTS) team realigned its structure around specific functions, rather than around specific rules or products. On this episode, we hear from three of the group's senior leaders to learn how the change allows MRTS to be more nimble in addressing and anticipating risks, to better leverage its data and more.
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
On November 12, 1985, the Securities and Exchange Commission approved a new Article III, Section 40 of the NASD Rules of Fair Practice (SEC Release No. 34-22617). The rule establishes new requirements for the private securities transactions of persons associated with members, and entirely replaces the Private Securities Transactions
Guidance on Liquidity Risk Management Practices
SUGGESTED ROUTING
Senior Management
Executive Representatives
Institutional
Internal Audit
Legal & Compliance
Operations
Research
Systems
Executive Summary
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is soliciting comment on temporary rule amendments to SEC Rule 17a-5
INFORMATIONAL
District Committees and District Nominating Committees
SUGGESTED ROUTING
KEY TOPICS
Legal & Compliance
Operations
Senior Management
Article VIII NASD Regulation By-Laws
District Committees
District Nominating Committees
Executive Summary
On March 21, 2003, NASD filed with the Securities and
TO: All NASD Members
The Securities and Exchange Commission recently issued proposals designed to clarify the obligations of brokers and issuers under its previously adopted direct communications program. The SEC had earlier mandated a program for issuers' direct communications with beneficial shareowners to go into effect on January 1, 1985.
However, on August 17, 1984, with the full
(a) All partnership articles and all amendments thereto shall be submitted and be acceptable to the Exchange prior to becoming effective.
(b) The charter or certificate of incorporation and all amendments thereto, the by-laws and all amendments thereto, forms of stock certificates and any and all agreements or other documents and amendments thereto relating to the business or affairs of the
