Publication Date: February 23, 2023
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15c3-1a Options (Appendix A to 17 CFR 240.15c3-1).
15c3-1a(a) Definitions.
15c3-1a(a)(1) The term unlisted option shall mean any option not included in the definition of listed option provided in paragraph (c)(2)(x) of § 240.15c3-1.
15c3-1a(a)(2) The term option
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Executive Summary
On October 14, 1998, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved rule changes proposed by the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD®) relating to the selection of arbitrators.1 The arbitrator list selection rules and related amendments to the Code of Arbitration
1. Disciplinary sanctions should be designed to protect the investing public by deterring misconduct and upholding high standards of business conduct.
The purpose of FINRA's disciplinary process is to protect the investing public, support and improve the overall business standards in the securities industry, and decrease the likelihood of recurrence of misconduct by the disciplined
• Disqualified Persons—Failure to Discharge Supervisory Obligations
• Supervision—Failure to Comply With Taping Rule Requirements
• Supervision—Failure to Supervise
• Supervision—Systemic Supervisory Failures
• Supervisory Procedures—Deficient Written Supervisory Procedures
Summary
FINRA has adopted amendments to Rule 6730 (Transaction Reporting) to: (i) require members to report transactions in U.S. Treasury securities to FINRA’s Trade Reporting and Compliance Engine (TRACE) as soon as practicable but no later than 60 minutes from the time of execution; and (ii) require members to report electronically executed transactions in U.S. Treasury securities to TRACE in
FINRA has taken disciplinary actions against the following firms and individuals for violations of FINRA rules; federal securities laws, rules and regulations; and the rules of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB).
Summary
FINRA has amended, with immediate effectiveness, the provisions of FINRA Rule 2251 regarding rates of reimbursement for expenses incurred in processing and forwarding proxy and other issuer-related materials.1 As specified in more detail below, the amendments apply the notice and access fees set forth under the rule to the distribution of investment company shareholder reports
Summary
FINRA has adopted amendments to its rules to clarify the application of FINRA rules to security-based swaps (SBS):1
FINRA has adopted a new Rule 0180 (Application of Rules to Security-Based Swaps), which, along with conforming amendments to Rule 9610 (Procedures for Exemptions—Application), will become effective February 6, 2022. The new rule replaces the expiring temporary Rule 0180
• Extended Hours Trading Risk Disclosure—Failure to Comply With Rule Requirements
• Anti-Intimidation/Coordination—Failure to Comply With Rule Requirements
• Backing Away
• Best Execution—Failure to Comply With Requirements for Best Execution
• ECN Display Rule—Failure to Comply
FINRA Provides Guidance on Amendments to FINRA Rules Relating to SEC Regulation M
