GUIDANCE
Option Disclosure Documents
SUGGESTED ROUTING
KEY TOPICS
Legal and Compliance
Options
Institutional
Senior Management
Trading
Disclosure Documents Delivery
Characteristics and Risks of
Standardized Options
Special Statement for Uncovered
Option Writers
OptionsRule 2860
Executive Summary
On August 17, 2006, NASD filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) for
The Portfolio Margin and Intraday Trading topic of the 2024 FINRA Annual Regulatory Oversight Report (the Report) informs member firms’ compliance programs by providing annual insights from FINRA’s ongoing regulatory operations, including (1) regulatory obligations and related considerations, (2) findings and effective practices, and (3) additional resources.
• Outside Business Activities—Failure to Comply With Rule Requirements
• Selling Away (Private Securities Transactions)
• Transactions for or by Associated Persons—Failure to Comply With Rule Requirements
Outside Business Activities—Failure to Comply With Rule Requirements
FINRA Rules 2010 and 3270
Principal Considerations in Determining Sanctions
API tests provide quick feedback, resilience against brittleness in tests compared to UI end-end tests, and provide consistent results. The business logic implemented in the server-side as an API does not need to be tested from the UI/presentation layer.
Annuities are a popular choice for those seeking certainty and predictable income streams in retirement; however, they can also be complex and confusing. It’s important to understand the contract features, costs and restrictions involved before making an annuity purchase.
INFORMATIONAL
Margin Disclosure
SUGGESTED ROUTING
KEY TOPICS
Executive Representatives
Legal & Compliance
Operations
Senior Management
Customer Disclosures
Margin
Executive Summary
On April 26, 2001, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD®) Rule 2341, which
FINRA Issues Guidance Regarding the Use of Stop Orders During Volatile Market Conditions
In late May, certain amendments to FINRA's margin rule, Rule 4210, went into effect to address a significant source of potential systemic risk and risk to FINRA member firms. The amendments introduced specific margin requirements related to covered agency transactions. On this episode, we learn more about the purpose of the change and what firms need to think about to ensure compliance.
TO: All NASD Members, Associated Persons and Other Interested Persons
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
NASD rules and policies consider associated persons of a member to be employees of the member, regardless of their locations or compensation arrangements. The notice addresses regulatory issues that relate to off-site employment of registered persons, including supervisory procedures, private securities
Investment funds pool the money of many investors and invest according to a specific strategy. Funds come in various types, each with differing features. Generally, publicly offered funds — such as mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds and unit investment trusts — must be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as investment companies.