April is World Autism Awareness Month and we at ACI were proud participants of “Light It Up Blue”. This campaign was started to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism. Thousands of landmarks, homes and businesses in more than 150 countries were lit blue on Sunday, April 2, 2017. Iconic landmarks that participated, include The White House, the Empire State Building, Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil, the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, Macau Tower in China and Niagara Falls.
We are honored to share that our very own Elizabeth Attanasio was invited to ring the closing Bell at the NASDAQ on April 6, 2017 as a representative of Autism Speaks. Ms. Attanasio, a Chairperson for her local Autism Speaks Committee, is very involved in advocating for the cause and was honored with this invite due to her endless philanthropy efforts with this organization.
Learn More About Autism Speaks
If you would like to learn more about Autism Speaks or find out how your business can become more involved, please visit www.autismspeaks.org or contact Ms. Attanasio directly EAttanasio@acisecure.com.
ACI’s Attanasio Rings NASDAQ Closing Bell for Autism Awareness Month
/in News/by Shannon SandersonApril is World Autism Awareness Month and we at ACI were proud participants of “Light It Up Blue”. This campaign was started to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism. Thousands of landmarks, homes and businesses in more than 150 countries were lit blue on Sunday, April 2, 2017. Iconic landmarks that participated, include The White House, the Empire State Building, Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil, the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, Macau Tower in China and Niagara Falls.
We are honored to share that our very own Elizabeth Attanasio was invited to ring the closing Bell at the NASDAQ on April 6, 2017 as a representative of Autism Speaks. Ms. Attanasio, a Chairperson for her local Autism Speaks Committee, is very involved in advocating for the cause and was honored with this invite due to her endless philanthropy efforts with this organization.
Learn More About Autism Speaks
If you would like to learn more about Autism Speaks or find out how your business can become more involved, please visit www.autismspeaks.org or contact Ms. Attanasio directly EAttanasio@acisecure.com.
FINRA Notice 16-09
/in Regulatory Updates/by Jay GettenbergSummary
Effective March, 2016
Shortening the settlement cycle from trade date plus three business days (T+3) to trade date plus two business days (T+2) for U.S. secondary market transactions in equities, corporate and municipal bonds, unit investment trusts, and financial instruments composed of these products is an industry- led initiative. To support this industry-led initiative, FINRA seeks comment on proposed amendments to FINRA rules relating to the settlement cycle. FINRA proposes to adopt necessary rule changes in a manner and timeline that is consistent with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and other self-regulatory organizations (SROs) in an effort to provide the regulatory certainty necessary for an efficient transition.
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FINRA Notice 16-08
/in Informational/by Jay GettenbergSummary
Effective February, 2016.
FINRA’s review of securities offering documents has revealed instances in which broker-dealers have not complied with the contingency offering requirements of Rules 10b-9 and 15c2-4 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (SEA). FINRA is publishing this Notice to provide guidance regarding the requirements of SEA Rules 10b-9 and 15c2-4 and to remind broker-dealers of their responsibility to have procedures reasonably designed to achieve compliance with these rules.
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FINRA Notice 16-07
/in Regulatory Updates/by Jay GettenbergSummary
January, 2016
The SEC approved new FINRA Rule 4518 as part of FINRA’s proposal to establish the new Funding Portal Rules and related forms.1 This Notice provides further guidance on new Rule 4518, which applies to registered broker-dealer members of FINRA that contemplate acting as intermediaries in transactions involving the offer or sale of securities pursuant to the crowdfunding provisions of Title III of the JOBS Act2 and the SEC’s Regulation Crowdfunding.3 Under the new rule, registered broker-dealer members must provide notification to FINRA, as specified in the rule and as discussed further in this Notice, prior to engaging in such activities. FINRA Rule 4518 will become effective on January 29, 2016.
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