An unprecedented number of companies are pursuing an alternative path to entering the public market by using a special purpose acquisition company or SPAC. In 2020, SPACs raised over $80 billion, and in the first nine weeks of 2021 SPACS raised over $70 billion. Here are some basics on SPAC investing.
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On January 7, 1997, in Release No. 34-38132, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved NASD® rules permitting the quotation of Direct Participation Programs (DPPs or limited partnerships) in the OTC Bulletin Board® Service (OTCBB) and requiring all
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On November 3, 1998, the Securitiesand Exchange Commission (SEC)issued a No-Action Letter to clarify itsposition under SEC Rule 15c3-1 (NetCapital Rule) regarding the
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The purpose of this Special Notice to Members is to announce the nominees for the National Adjudicatory Council (NAC) for the West Region and New York Region. The nominees, nominated for two-year terms beginning in
FINRA Rule 5131 (New Issue Allocations and Distributions) addresses potential misconduct in the allocation and distribution of new issues.
<p>Secondary market trading in ETF Advisors Trust shares does not violate NASD Rules 2830, 2110 or 2420.</p>
Effective November 11, 2008, the requirements in NASD Interpretive Material (IM) 2110-2 (Trading Ahead of Customer Limit Order) apply to over-the-counter (OTC) equity securities, as defined in NASD Rule 6610(d).
Note: The effective date for amendments to Rule 3340 (prohibiting the publication of quotations and indications of interest during a trading halt) has been delayed until October 9, 2001 to allow members more time to modify their systems.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or "the Commission") has issued Release No. 34-28927, adopting amendments to Rule 15c3-1 (the "Rule") with respect to withdrawals of net capital. The
