Exemptive relief is granted based on: the representation that at the time of the contribution the individual was not an MFP (as defined); the firm already has a significant business relationship with the government entity of which the contribution recipient was considered to be an issuer official; the firm has instituted information barriers on certain municipal business communications; the individual will be prohibited from the solicitation of certain new municipal business for a period of time.
It is unacceptable and unfair to remove access to leveraged and inverse ETF's from individual investors. Especially, if high net worth individuals continue to have access to these funds. The rules should be the same for everyone. It is not the job of regulators to "protect" us from ourselves.
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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
Proposed Rule Change Relating to Dissemination of Agency-Pass Through Mortgage-Backed Securities and SBA-Backed ABS Traded in Specified Pool Transactions
FINRA has made a number of changes in the area of regulatory policy to improve the policy development process and better ensure that our rules reflect current industry dynamics.
Retrospective Rule Review
Qualification Exam Restructuring
Capital Raising
Proposed Rule Change to Expand the Exception Relating to Transfers of Proprietary Securities Positions in Connection with Certain Corporate Control Transactions
(a) Designation of Chief Compliance Officer(s)
Each member shall designate and specifically identify to FINRA on Schedule A of Form BD one or more principals to serve as a chief compliance officer.
(b) Annual Certification Requirement
Each member shall have its chief executive officer(s) (or equivalent officer(s)) certify annually,1 as set forth in paragraph (c), that the member
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On December 18, 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved amendments to NASD Rule 6660 to expand the scope of NASD's authority
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) a proposed rule change to extend the expiration date of the temporary amendments set forth in SR-FINRA-2020-015 and SR-FINRA-2020-027 from July 31, 2022 to October 31, 2022.
