Input deadline nearing on bank-exemption rule
Comments are due by March 26 on proposed rules that would exempt banks from registering as brokers in certain situations.
Labor Department issues advice-reg guidance
The Department of Labor released a bulletin last month that offers guidance on the investment advice provision included in the Pension Protection Act of 2006.
SEC seeks input on 529 ad rule
The SEC is seeking comment on proposed changes to rules governing advertising of Section 529 college savings plans.
Redemption fee compliance date approaching
Mutual funds have until April 16 to enter into shareholder information agreements with certain intermediaries.
Changes to NASD arbitration code approved
The SEC has approved changes to Washington-based NASD’s arbitration code that are intended to prevent confusion over which rules apply to which disputes.
Exchanges get extensions on trading rules
Securities regulators are giving exchanges and other firms an extension on some compliance dates on stock trading rules that are part of Regulation NMS.
Soft-dollar guidance in effect
New regulatory guidance for money managers’ use of so-called soft dollars went into effect Jan. 24.
NASD-NYSE alliance moves forward
NASD’s membership recently voted in favor for bylaw changes to enable an NASD-NYSE joint regulator.
New hedge fund rules proposed
Securities regulators are floating two proposals they say are aimed at better protecting hedge fund investors.
SEC eases exec pay disclosure
The SEC has modified rules governing executive compensation disclosure.