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Executive Summary
NASD is clarifying for members their supervisory obligations and recordkeeping requirements with respect to
On Friday, February 19, 2021, FINRA introduced a new Historical Data API via the FINRA API Developer Center (developer.finra.org). The OTC Transparency Weekly Summary will be the first dataset available via the Historical Data API and will be named WeeklySummaryHistoric. This change is designed to facilitate those API users who are downloading large amounts of historical data, defined as data
Summary
FINRA has adopted new rules to address firms with a significant history of misconduct.1 New Rule 4111 (Restricted Firm Obligations) requires member firms that are identified as “Restricted Firms” to deposit cash or qualified securities in a segregated, restricted account; adhere to specified conditions or restrictions; or comply with a combination of such obligations. New Rule 9561 (
Exemptive relieve is granted based on the following considerations: (1) Firm A took prompt action once it became aware of the Contribution by instituting a self-ban on any Issuer new business solicitation; (2) Firm A sent an electronic reminder to all Firm A and Firm A affiliate employees about Firm A's requirements for pre-clearance of all political contributions; (3) at the time of the Contribution, Name had no personal involvement in soliciting new, or participating in existing, municipal securities business; (4) Firm A has now offered to put in place processes to help ensure the segregation of Issuer information flow, minimizing the potential for quid pro quo resulting from the contribution; and (5) although a less weighty factor, the contribution was returned.
Exemptive relief is granted based on the following factors: (1) the Contribution was made by Company prior to signing an acquisition agreement with the Firm Parent;6 (2) at the time of the contribution Company had no involvement in soliciting new, or participating in existing, municipal securities business; (3) Company has been acquired by the Firm Parent and merged into Firm Y, an existing subsidiary of the Firm Parent that reports to and is controlled by the equities business unit of the Firm; (4) Firm Y securities information flow is controlled by NYSE approved information barriers designed to prevent the use of confidential information and conflicts of interest, minimizing the potential for quid pro quo resulting from the Contribution; (5) the Firm has put in place additional processes to ensure the segregation of the acquired Company business operations and its principals from State Business; and (6) although a less weighty factor, the Contribution was returned.
Exemptive relief is granted based on the following considerations: (1) the Contribution was made nine months after Name last held a position which would have resulted in his designation as an MFP; (2) since becoming a Title of Company C, Name continues to be designated an MFP only because of the Rule’s two-year “look back” provision; (3) at the time Name was a member of the Firm X Board, Name had no personal day-to-day involvement in Firm X's municipal securities activities, and, since resigning from the Firm X Board, Name has had no involvement in the Firm’s municipal securities business; and (4) , the Contribution was returned and was small.
IMPORTANT MAIL VOTE
OFFICERS, PARTNERS, PROPRIETORS
TO: All NASD Members
LAST VOTING DATE IS FEBRUARY 4, 1988.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
NASD members are invited to vote on proposed amendments to the NASD By-Laws and Rules of Fair Practice, and on proposed new government securities rules designed to permit the NASD to carry out its regulatory responsibilities under the Government Securities Act of 1986
SummaryFINRA recently held annual elections to fill vacancies on the Small Firm Advisory Committee (SFAC) and the Regional Committees, and, at its December meeting, the FINRA Board of Governors (FINRA Board) appointed several individuals to fill vacancies on the SFAC and the National Adjudicatory Council (NAC). This Notice lists the individuals recently elected and appointed to the SFAC, Regional
Unless otherwise defined in the Code, terms used in the Code and interpretive material, if defined in the FINRA By-Laws, shall have the meaning as defined in the FINRA By-Laws.
(a) Arbitrator and Mediator Portal
The term "Arbitrator and Mediator Portal" means the web-based system that allows invited arbitrators and mediators to access a secure
Monday, May 135:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Registration & Information5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.New Attendee Reception Tuesday, May 147:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Registration & Information8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Continental Breakfast & Seating10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.Plenary Session – Welcome Remarks and Fireside ChatSession Description: Join this session to hear perspectives from FINRA leadership
