SUGGESTED ROUTING*
Senior ManagementLegal & Compliance
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved amendments to the NASD Code of Procedure that make two changes in the Code to the disciplinary process that reduce the burden that this process imposes on the National Business
Beginning June 26, 2008, all applicants for FINRA membership must use the revised online Form NMA and comply with NASD Rule 1013 (New Member Application and Interview) as amended.
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).
Guidance on Low-Priced Equity Securities in Customer Margin and Firm Proprietary Accounts
INFORMATIONAL
Temporary Cease and Desist Orders
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KEY TOPICS
Legal & Compliance
Senior Management
Cease and Desist Proceedings and Orders
Executive Summary
On May 23, 2003, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved an NASD proposed rule change that gives NASD the authority to impose and enforce temporary cease and
NASD® has taken disciplinary actions against the following firms and individuals for violations of NASD rules; federal securities laws, rules and regulations; and the rules of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB).
(a) Filing Requirement
Except as provided in Rule 1013(a)(2), all forms required to be filed by Article IV, Sections 1, 7, and 8, and Article V, Sections 2 and 3, of the FINRA By-Laws shall be filed through an electronic process or such other process FINRA may prescribe to the Central Registration Depository.
(b) Supervisory Requirements
(1) In order to comply with the supervisory procedures
(a) FINRA Filing Requirements
(1) As set forth in paragraph (c)(2) of Rule 2210, a member must submit all retail communications concerning security futures to FINRA's Advertising Regulation Department at least 10 business days prior to first use.
(2) The requirements of this paragraph (a) shall not be applicable to:
(A) retail communications concerning security futures
(a) General Considerations
This Rule provides a limited exception to Rule 2210(d)(1)(F). No member may imply that FINRA endorses or approves the use of any investment analysis tool or any recommendation based on such a tool. A member that offers or intends to offer an investment analysis tool under this Rule (whether customers use the member's tool independently or with assistance
