January 02, 2007 - The NASD, detecting abuse, is warning market makers not to circumvent its short-sale rules.
The regulator issued a notice in September reminding members that its rules permit shorting on a down tick only when engaged in "bona fide" market-making activities. The warning was followed last month with stern words from the NASD's new head of market regulation (see following item).
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