National Association Of Securities Dealers (NASD)
The NASD was a self-regulatory organization of the securities industry responsible for the operation and regulation of the Nasdaq stock market and over-the-counter markets. It also administrated exams for investment professionals, such as the Series 7 exam. Investopedia Says:
The NASD watches over the Nasdaq to make sure the market operates correctly. In 2007, the NASD merged with the New York Stock Exchange's regulation committee to form the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA. Related Terms:
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority - FINRA
NASD Rule 2790
Nasdaq
Nasdaq National Market Securities - Nasdaq-NM
Over-The-Counter - OTC
Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board - OTCBB
Registered Options Principal - ROP
Self-Regulatory Organization - SRO
Series 7
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