The ways in which people communicate have changed with advancements in technology, and so have the tactics of “cold calling” boiler rooms. Today’s boiler rooms go beyond the telephone to contact potential investors, including pitching through messaging apps and social media. Regardless of the method of contact, the scammer’s goal and many of the red flags are the same.
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The NASD has received a "No-Action Letter" (letter) from the Division of Corporation Finance of the Securities and Exchange Commission. It provides that a broker/dealer may rely on the provisions of SEC Rule 14a-2(b)(2
FINRA's Advertising Regulation Conference offers a comprehensive agenda designed for new and experienced advertising professionals. Industry and Regulatory speakers will facilitate interactive, forward-looking discussions on current practices, policies, priorities and emerging regulation. This year’s conference also includes opportunities to networking with industry peers and meet one-on-
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The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) recently approved amendments under the Government Securities Act of 1986 (GSA) that establish risk assessment rules for government securities broker/dealers registered under Section 15C (Section 15C broker/dealers) of
Effective October 1, 2007, the fee for processing each set of fingerprints submitted by a member firm to FINRA will decrease from $35 to $30.25.
Comment Period Expires August 31, 1993
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As part of its ongoing efforts to ensure investor protection and enhance market quality, the NASD® Board of Governors, at its July 16, 1993 meeting, approved issuance of a Notice to Members soliciting comment on its action to
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In the March 1, 1993, edition of the Federal Register, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published notice of its intention to adopt Rule 15c6-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This new rule would establish three, instead of five, business days as the standard settlement
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or "Commission") has approved amendments to Appendix F under Article III, Section 34 of the NASD Rules of Fair Practice regarding members'
FINRA Requests Comment on Proposed Amendments to Rules Governing Communications with the Public
