SUGGESTED ROUTING*
Senior Management Corporate Finance SyndicateTrading
*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In response to the NASD's request, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted Rule 10b-21 to prohibit persons from purchasing securities out of a public offering to cover short sales executed after the
FINRA provides extensive resources to assist member firms with managing and addressing risks and threats that could pose harm to their business, compliance programs and investors, including:Highlights on the recent risks FINRA observed in our regulatory programs;Observations from recent targeted exams (sweeps) on emerging industry issues and related regulatory obligations; andOther FINRA
On This PageForm U4 Explanation of TermsForm U5 Explanation of TermsForms BD & BDW Explanation of TermsForm BR Explanation of TermsForm U4 Explanation of TermsThe following definitions apply to terms that are italicized in Form U4:AffiliatedMeans under common ownership or control.Affiliated FirmMeans a broker-dealer under common ownership or control with the filing firm.ApplicantMeans the
Effective Date: September 4, 1997
SUGGESTED ROUTING
Corporate Finance
Legal & Compliance
Syndicate
Executive Summary
On September 4, 1997, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved an amendment to the definition of "qualified independent underwriter" in Rule 2720 of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD®) Conduct Rules
SUGGESTED ROUTING
Senior Management
Legal & Compliance
Operations
Options
Trading
Executive Summary
New uniform provisions regarding the automated reporting requirement for Positions Hedging Stock Options will become effective on December 31, 1997.
New uniform provisions regarding the
SUGGESTED ROUTING
Senior Management
Internal Audit
Legal & Compliance
Operations
Trading
Executive Summary
The Department of Treasury (Treasury) recently asked the NASD to provide members with the Office of Foreign Assets Control's (OFAC) latest list of persons and entities
The FINRA qualification and registration requirements are set forth in FINRA Rules 1210 through 1240.1 These rules, among other things: (1) require the registration of individuals as representatives or principals; (2) allow for the permissive registration of associated persons of firms; (3) establish a waiver program for individuals working for a financial services industry affiliate of a member
Following are "Frequently Asked Questions" regarding the Order Audit Trail System (OATS).
SEC Approves Consolidated Financial Responsibility and Related Operational Rules
I M P O R T A N T
OFFICERS, PARTNERS AND PROPRIETORS
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
Although it appears at this writing that the provisions under TEFRA with respect to withholding on dividends and interest will be repealed, members should be aware that other provisions of the Act - primarily the expanded reporting requirements - are still effective for transactions occurring
