IMPORTANT MAIL VOTE
OFFICERS, PARTNERS, AND PROPRIETORS
TO: All NASD Members
LAST VOTING DATE IS NOVEMBER 13, 1987.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
NASD members are invited to vote on a proposed amendment to Article III, Section 35(d)(2)(D) relating to testimonials used in members' communications with the public. The proposed amendment would conform the NASD rule to that of the New York Stock Exchange.
TO: All NASD Members and Level 2 and Level 3 Subscribers
On Tuesday, October 20, 1987, the following 10 issues are scheduled to join the NASDAQ National Market System, bringing the total number of issues in NASDAQ/NMS to 3,077:
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Company
Location
CNTX
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
SUMMARY
The NASD Board of Governors believes it is necessary to clarify its policy with respect to trading in stock and index options by members or persons associated with a member while in possession of material, non-public market information concerning imminent transactions of block size. Under certain circumstances, this type of activity,
TO: All NASD Members and Municipal Securities Bank Dealers
FROM: All Operations Personnel
The schedule of trade dates/settlement dates below reflects the observance by the financial community of Veteran's Day, Wednesday, November 11, and Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26. On Wednesday, November 11, the NASDAQ System and the exchange markets will be open for trading. However, it will
TO: All NASD Members
ATTN: Operations Officer, Cashier, Fail-Control Department
On October 20, 1987, the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan appointed a SIPC trustee for the above-captioned firm.
Members may use the "immediate close-out" procedures as provided in Section 59(i) of the NASD's Uniform Practice Code to close out open OTC contracts. Also,
TO: All NASD Members and Level 2 and Level 3 Subscribers
On Tuesday, November 3, 1987, the following 15 issues are scheduled to join the NASDAQ National Market System, bringing the total number of issues in NASDAQ/NMS to 3,087:
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Company
Location
BMED
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
LAST DATE FOR COMMENT: DECEMBER 4, 1987.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The NASD is publishing for comment a revision to its proposed amendment to the Interpretation of the Board of Governors on Free-Riding and Withholding that would provide members with an alternative means of complying with the Interpretation for sales of new issues to investment
Proposed Rule Change Relating to In Concert Reporting of Options Positions
TO: All NASD Members and Level 2 and Level 3 Subscribers
On Tuesday, November 17, 1987, the following 10 issues are scheduled to join the NASDAQ National Market System, bringing the total number of issues in NASDAQ/NMS to 3,076:
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Company
Location
BCKY
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On January 1, 1988, the options regulators will install a revised ROP qualification examination on the PLATO testing network. The revised examination will be expanded to include index, interest rate, and foreign currency option questions. A revised Series 4 study outline incorporating the new material will be available shortly.
