The Market Access Rule topic of the 2024 FINRA Annual Regulatory Oversight Report (the Report) informs member firms’ compliance programs by providing annual insights from FINRA’s ongoing regulatory operations, including (1) regulatory obligations and related considerations, (2) findings and effective practices, and (3) additional resources.
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Senior ManagementAdvertisingLegal & ComplianceMutual Fund
Executive Summary
On March 21, 1994, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved amendments that provide guidelines for communications with the public about variable life insurance and variable annuities (Guidelines). The Guidelines govern the preparation of, and communication with the public
NASD® has taken disciplinary actions against the following firms and individuals for violations of NASD rules; federal securities laws, rules and regulations; and the rules of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB).
Summary
FINRA has adopted amendments to Rule 6732 (Exemption from Trade Reporting Obligation for Certain Transactions on an Alternative Trading System) to expand the scope of the exemption to include eligible ATS transactions that involve only one member (other than the ATS). As amended, a member ATS may apply for the exemption for transactions between a member subscriber and a non-member entity
Summary
FINRA seeks comment on proposed amendments to Rule 4210 (Margin Requirements) that would clarify and incorporate into the rule current interpretations regarding when issued and other extended settlement transactions, and provide relief to facilitate the application of the rule to these transactions.
The proposed rule text marked to show changes from the current rule text is
The following charges shall be paid by participants for the use of the Trade Reporting and Compliance Engine ("TRACE"):System FeesTransaction Reporting FeesData FeesLevel I Trade Report Only Web Browser Access — $20/month per user IDLevel II Full Service Web Browser Access — Subscription for a single user ID or the first user ID — $50/month (includes one Data Set); $80/month (includes
GUIDANCE
Mutual Fund Performance Sales Material
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Advertising
Executive Representatives
Investment Companies
Legal & Compliance
Mutual Funds
Registered Representatives
Senior Management
Mutual Fund Performance Advertising
Fees and Expenses
Rule 2210
Rule 2211
Executive Summary
On July 5, 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
The National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc., has adopted amendments to the Venture Capital Restrictions of the Corporate Financing Interpretation under Article III, Section 1 of the NASD Rules of Fair Practice, which apply to venture capital investments by NASD members and certain of their associated and affiliated control persons prior
