1.   Amerivest Financial Group Inc., a Los Angeles broker dealer owned by Anderson and Kerns, was accused of fraud in the sale of the partnership interests.

2.   Among remaining differences between the House and Senate versions is the question of how much power states should have to regulate broker dealers.

3.   Evidence of this happened earlier this year when the board reserved one seat for a small broker dealer.

4.   It also orders the creation of national capital requirement standards for broker dealers.

5.   Just three broker dealers make a market in Asyst shares, resulting in limited liquidity for shareholders.

6.   They must meet certain capital requirements and satisfy other regulations that apply to broker dealers.

7.   Whether this type of system ends up replacing the broker dealer remains to be seen.