SIFMA Submits Comments to MSRB on Rule G-20 Relating to Gifts and Non-Cash Compensation

SIFMA submitted a comment letter to the MSRB regarding proposed amendments to MSRB Rule G-20, relating to gifts, gratuities and non-cash compensation given or permitted to be given by brokers-dealers and municipal securities dealers.

The draft amendments are intended to apply Rule G-20 and the related recordkeeping requirements of MSRB Rules G-8 and G-9 to municipal advisors.

According to SIFMA, the current standards set forth in MSRB Rule G-20 as they relate to dealers are strict enough to cover an entity with a fiduciary duty.

SIFMA expressed concern, however, about the prohibition of seeking or obtaining reimbursement for entertainment expenses from the proceeds of an issuance of municipal securities, and suggested additional minor changes to the draft amendments, including to the definition of "entertainment expenses" and having similar recordkeeping requirements for non-dealer municipal advisors and dealers.

See: SIFMA Comment Letter.Related news: MSRB Requests Comment on Extending Gifts Rule to Municipal Advisors (October 23, 2014).

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