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January 25, 2022
Kristen Hutchens Named NASAA Director of Policy and Government Affairs
The North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc. (NASAA) announced today that Kristen Hutchens has been promoted to director of policy and government affairs, and policy counsel.
January 10, 2022
NASAA Reveals Top Investor Threats for 2022
The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) today released its annual list of top investor threats and urged investors to use caution before investing in popular and volatile unregulated investments – especially those involving cryptocurrency and digital assets.
December 7, 2021
NASAA Announces Speakers and Agenda for 2021 Fintech and Cybersecurity Symposium
The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) today announced the speakers and agenda for its December 14, 2021, Fintech and Cybersecurity Symposium.
December 7, 2021
NASAA Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Statement of Policy Regarding the Use of Franchise Questionnaires and Acknowledgments
The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) announced that its Board of Directors recently approved the release for public comment of a proposed NASAA Statement of Policy Regarding the Use of Franchise Questionnaires and Acknowledgments.
November 4, 2021
NASAA Report Finds that Many Broker-Dealer Firms Still Place Their Financial Interests Ahead of Their Customers Despite Implementation of Regulation Best Interest
The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) today announced the results of a nationwide survey conducted by state securities regulators that provides the first comprehensive look at broker-dealer industry policies and practices following the implementation of Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI) by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
November 3, 2021
NASAA Extends Waiver of State-Registered Investment Adviser Firm System Fees
The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) today announced the continued waiver of Investment Adviser Registration Depository (IARD) system fees in 2022 for state-registered investment adviser firms and the continuation of substantially reduced initial set-up and annual system fees paid by investment adviser representatives (IARs).
October 5, 2021
NASAA Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Model Rules to Combat Unpaid Arbitration Awards and Fines
The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) announced that its Board of Directors has approved the release for public comment of proposed model rules regarding unpaid arbitration awards and regulatory fines.
September 29, 2021
NASAA Releases Annual Enforcement Report
The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) today released its annual enforcement report, which shows increasing numbers of investigations and enforcement actions taken by state securities regulators involving digital assets, precious metals, social media, and self-directed individual retirement accounts to protect investors and maintain the integrity of the nation’s financial markets in 2020.
September 28, 2021
FINRA, NASAA and SEC OIEA Urge Investors to Establish a Trusted Contact to Increase Investor Protection
In a combined effort to provide additional protection for investors, FINRA and the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) today announced a new campaign urging investors to provide their financial firms with a trusted contact.
September 23, 2021
