TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The NASD wishes to apprise its members of the SEC's recent release relating to mark-ups on zero-coupon securities. The SEC has become aware of potential abuses in this area and emphasizes that applicable provisions of the federal securities laws, NASD rules, and MSRB rules apply equally to zero-coupon securities. The SEC
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
LAST DATE FOR COMMENT: JUNE 30, 1987.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The NASD requests comments on a proposed amendment to Schedule D to the NASD By-Laws that would make an issuer ineligible for initial or continued inclusion in the NASDAQ System if it issues securities or takes corporate action that would have the effect of nullifying, restricting, or
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
ATTN: All Chief Executive Officers, Compliance Officers, and Registration Managers
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On October 28, 1986, President Reagan signed the Government Securities Act of 1986 providing for regulation of government securities activities by brokers and dealers. This legislation created new Section 15 C under the Securities Exchange Act of
TO: All NASD Members and Level 2 and Level 3 Subscribers
On Tuesday, June 16, 1987, 23 issues are scheduled to join the NASDAQ National Market System, bringing the total number of issues in NASDAQ/NMS to 2,940. These 23 issues, which will begin trading under real-time trade reporting, are entering NASDAQ/NMS pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Commission's criteria for voluntary
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
FROM: Options Committee of the NASD Board of Governors
The June 19, 1987, expiration of index options and futures contracts, in addition to being a quarterly expiration, will be unique in that it will mark the first time that the settlement prices of the various stock indices will not be uniformly based on the closing price, of the
IMPORTANT MAIL VOTE
OFFICERS, PARTNERS, PROPRIETORS
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
LAST VOTING DATE IS JULY 16, 1987.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
NASD members are invited to vote on a proposed amendment to Article I, Section (e) of the NASD By-Laws that would clarify that branch offices of NASD member firms located outside of the United States fall within the definition of "branch
TO: All NASD Members and Municipal Securities Bank Dealers
FROM: All Operations Personnel
Securities markets and the NASDAQ System will be closed on Friday, July 3, 1987, in observance of Independence Day. "Regular way" transactions made on the business days noted below will be subject to the following schedule.
Trade Date-Settlement Date Schedule For "Regular Way"
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
Existing Limited Representative Examinations
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts
Direct Participation Programs
Municipal Securities
Option Securities*
Products Covered in Proposed Corporate Securities United Representative Examinations
Common and Preferred Stock
Corporate Debt Issues
Stock Rights and Warrants
Foreign Securities and
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
LAST DATE FOR COMMENT: JULY 22, 1987.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The NASD requests comments on a proposed amendment to Article III, Section 35(d)(2)(D) relating to testimonials used in members' communications with the public. The amendment would conform the NASD rule to that of the New York Stock Exchange.
The text of the proposed amendment is
