Purpose
The rules are amended to update references to materials not included within Florida law, including agency forms, federal statutes, federal regulations, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) forms and rules, New York Stock Exchange rules, other stock exchange rules, National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) rules, and Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) rules. The rules require the electronic filing of forms and fees. The rules are amended to replace references to the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). FINRA was created in July 2007 through the consolidation of National Association of Securities Dealers and the member regulation, enforcement and arbitration functions of the New York Stock Exchange. Rule 69W-600.005, F.A.C., is amended to remove the reference to the examination requirement for investment adviser principals as there is no longer a principal investment adviser designation. Rule 69W-600.0132, F.A.C., is amended to provide for a waiver of audited financial statements.