May 16, 2017

FINRA Reviews Rules on Outside Business Activities and Private Securities Transactions

On May 15, 2017, FINRA issued Regulatory Notice 17-20 (RN-17-20) to request comment on the effectiveness and efficiency of its rules on outside business activities (OBA) and private securities transactions as part of a new retrospective rule review. RN-17-20 outlines the general retrospective rule review process and seeks responses to…

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March 30, 2017

FINRA PROPOSES CHANGE TO THE PRIVATE PLACEMENT FILER FORM

On March 28, 2017, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued a Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change, by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), relating to the Private Placement Filer Form (the “Filer Form”). SEC Release No. 34-80321.

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September 27, 2013

SEC Announces Plans In The Event Of Government Shutdown

The SEC issued a statement on how it will function in the event the government shuts down on October 1, 2013. This link will take you to the announcement.

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May 3, 2013

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If you have any questions regarding Broker-Dealings feel free to contact Marlon Q. Paz at paz@xlo3.wpengine.com.

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May 2, 2013

About Broker Dealings

Broker Dealings A Broker-Dealer Law Blog sm is a blog published by Seward & Kissel LLP that reviews regulatory and legal events of interest to attorneys, compliance officers, executives and other participants in the broker dealer industry. If you have any questions regarding Broker-Dealings feel free to contact…

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