The LeGaye Law Firm Publishes New Article on Amendments to Financial Responsibility Rules for Broker-Dealers That Impact Net Capital
(PRWEB) September 20, 2013 -- The LeGaye Law Firm has published an article on their website detailing the July 31, 2013 amendments to the Financial Responsibility Rules for Broker-Dealers (Release No. 34-70072; File No. S7-08-07) announced by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The amendments impact the net capital rule, customer protection, books and records and notification rules for broker-dealers. The rule amendments will become effective October 21, 2013.
“I am pleased that the existing guidance from FINRA related to intercompany expense agreements and office sharing agreements has finally been codified into Net Capital Rule 15c3-1,” Michael R. Schaps, Director of Regulatory Compliance for The LeGaye Law Firm, PC, stated. “This should lead to further clarity for broker-dealers when computing their net capital.”
The key amendments to the Net Capital Rule now requires deductions from net worth for liabilities or expenses assumed by third parties; deductions from net worth for non-permanent capital contributions; and deductions for excess fidelity bonds as established by an SRO. For full details and to learn how to address these changes moving forward, visit The LeGaye Law Firm.
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Daniel E. LeGaye, The LeGaye Law Firm PC, http://www.legayelaw.com, +1 281-367-2454, [email protected]
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