GUIDANCEPartial Customer Account TransfersEffective Date: September 13, 2004SUGGESTED ROUTINGKEY TOPICSLegal & ComplianceOperationsSenior ManagementAutomated Customer Account TransferService (ACATS)Rule 11870Executive SummaryOn July 14, 2004, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) granted accelerated approval of amendments to Rule 11870 making the procedures for
(a) DefinitionsFor purposes of this Rule and any interpretation thereof:(1) "Communications" consist of correspondence, retail communications and institutional communications.(2) "Correspondence" means any written (including electronic) communication that is distributed or made available to 25 or fewer retail investors within any 30 calendar-day period.(3) "Institutional
Amendments to NASD Rules Regarding Margin Requirements
Effective Date: December 1, 2003
SUGGESTED ROUTING
KEY TOPICS
Legal & Compliance
Operations
Senior Management
Margin Requirements
Regulation T
Rule 2520
Executive Summary
On August 25, 2003, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved amendments to
SUGGESTED ROUTING*
Senior Management Government SecuritiesLegal & Compliance OperationsTrading
*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On November 2, 1988, the Securities and Exchange Commission approved amendments to the NASD By-Laws and Rules of Fair practice and new Government Securities Rules designed to permit the NASD
INFORMATIONAL
Riskless Principal Trade Reporting
Riskless Principal Trade-Reporting Rules Will Be Implemented On February 1, 2001
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KEY TOPICS
Continuing Education/Testing/Qualifications
Institutional
Legal & Compliance
Operations
Senior Management
Systems
Technology
Trading & Market Making
Training
Riskless Principal
Trade Reporting
• 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
SEC Approves New Rules and Rule Amendments Concerning Supervision and Supervisory Controls; Effective Date: January 31, 2005
INFORMATIONAL
Advertising Modernization
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KEY TOPICS
Advertising
Internal Audit
Investment Companies
Legal & Compliance
Registered Representatives
Senior Management
Variable Contracts
Advertising
Communications with the Public
NASD Rule 2210
Executive
Reporting of Corporate and Agencies Debt Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
2019 Involvement and Election Process Overview
