MSRB Answers More Questions on COVID-19 Regulatory Relief
The MSRB provided additional guidance for regulated entities concerning COVID-19-related regulatory relief.
The FAQs address, among other things:
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relief from examination requirements under MSRB Rule G-3 ("Professional Qualification Requirements");
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supervisory considerations under MSRB Rule G-27 ("Supervision");
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transaction reporting obligations under Federal Reserve Board facilities;
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the process for providing customers with mark-up disclosures pursuant to MSRB Rule G-15 ("Confirmation, Clearance, Settlement and Other Uniform Practice Requirements with Respect to Transactions with Customers"); and
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best execution obligations under MSRB Rule G-18 ("Best Execution") and fair pricing obligations under MSRB Rule G-30 ("Prices and Commissions").