Does the NASD still exist

In July of 2007 the National Association of Securities Dealers (the "NASD") and the

member regulation, enforcement and arbitration functions of the New York Stock Exchange merged into a new entity established to take over the "self-regulatory" duties formerly performed by these entities. The new entity has been named the "Financial Industry Regulatory Authority" ("FINRA"). While in the past, investors who had disputes with brokerage houses were required to file claims with the NASD or the New York Stock Exchange due to contractual provisions in new accounts documents, in the future these claims will be filed with FINRA. It can be presumed that the rules and regulations in effect the NASD will be carried forward at FINRA as regards investor fraud claims.