Brokers, dealers and
municipal securities dealers (“dealers”) that effect transactions
in municipal fund securities, including 529 college savings
plans, are reminded that the new Municipal Fund Securities Limited
Principal Examination (Series 51) becomes available on January
2, 2003. The examination
will be administered through NASD’s PROCTOR system. Information regarding the administration of
the examination may be obtained from NASD’s web site at http://www.nasdr.com/2630.asp. In addition, appointments to take the examination
may be made by contacting Prometric at (800) 578-6273 or by
visiting Prometric’s registration web site at http://www.2test.com/ptc/PTCHome.jsp. Dealers are reminded that general securities
principals and investment company/variable contracts limited
principals who wish to continue serving as municipal fund securities
limited principals must take and pass the Series 51 examination
by March 31, 2003.
December 20, 2002