These days many investors are trading online, whether through the Internet or through other electronic means, such as a mobile app. This may sound pretty straight forward, but there continues to be some common misconceptions about online trading. Here are four myths in need of busting.
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Senior ManagementCorporate FinanceLegal & ComplianceOperationsSyndicateTradingTraining
Executive Summary
On May 28, 1993, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved amendments to Part VI, Section 8 of Schedule D to the NASD® By-Laws that will assist members in meeting their obligations under SEC rules 10b-6 and 10b-6A. The amendments require that
1) What is the single most neglected area in the field of investor education? How might this area be developed? ANSWER: While the barrier of entry to investment markets is lower than ever with online low cost trading platforms, etc. - the technical knowledge required to make informed corporate investment decisions, creates a huge barrier to the average investor. A single most neglected area is
FINRA Announces Updates of the Interpretations of Financial and Operational Rules
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Senior ManagementInternal AuditLegal & ComplianceMutual FundTraining*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The NASD requests comments on proposed amendments to Article III, Sections 26 and 29 of the NASD Rules of Fair Practice. The amendments would revise, simplify, and add a recordkeeping requirement
INFORMATIONAL
Customer Account Statements
Effective Date: April 16, 2001
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KEY TOPICS
Legal & Compliance
Limited Partnerships
Operations
Customer Account Statements
Direct Participation Programs
Merchant Banking
NASD Rule 2340
Executive Summary
NASD Regulation, Inc. (NASD RegulationSM) has adopted amendments to National Association of
Year 2000 Update Reminder To Members About SEC Filing Requirements
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently amended its Rule 17a-5 to require all broker/dealers to file two reports concerning Year 2000, using Form BD-Y2K (Form). All members received this information available through NASD Special Notice to Members 98-63.
The new reports relate to each member's readiness and
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Senior Management
Internal Audit
Legal & Compliance
*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On September 15, 1989, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Release No. 34-27249 containing proposed
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Senior Management
Advertising
Corporate Finance
Legal & Compliance
Operations
Registration
Trading
Executive Summary
On March 6, 1998, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved new National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD® or Association) Rules 6950 through 6957 (Rules), which establish an Order Audit Trail SystemSM (
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
ATTN: Operations Principal, Cashier
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The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved an amendment to Section 64 of the NASD Uniform Practice Code, entitled "Acceptance and Settlement of COD Orders." Effective February 11, 1988, NASD members must settle all depository-eligible customer COD/POD domestic
