Topic: Securities & Capital Markets

Proposed Amendments to Rule 15a-6: Exemption of Certain Foreign Brokers or Dealers

2008 | Practicing Law Institute (PLI)

Diana and Marlon Paz gave a PLI telephone briefing about the SEC’s proposed amendments to Securities Exchange Act Rule 15a-6. The rule provides a conditional exemption from broker-dealer regulation for certain limited activities of foreign broker-dealers conducting transactions with U.S. customers. The SEC adopted Rule 15a-6 in 1989 and the proposed amendments were intended to reflect increasing securities market internationalization and changes in technology and communication.

Essential Requirements of an Effective Broker-Dealer Internal Audit Examination

September 2000 | National Regulatory Services (NRS)

Drawing on her experience as outside counsel advising on broker-dealer and investment adviser regulation and as an SEC examiner, Diana gave a presentation about what to expect during an exam and guidance on how to effectively audit compliance procedures. Her remarks were made at the NRS Investment Adviser and Broker-Dealer Compliance Conference.