The Anti-Money Laundering (AML) section of the 2018 Report on Exam Findings informs member firms’ compliance programs by describing recent findings and observations from FINRA’s examinations, and, in certain cases, also providing a summary of effective practices.
I am strongly opposed to proposed regulations that would restrict my ability to utilize Leveraged and Inverse Funds/ETFs. These are an important part of my investment strategy and are used for both investment in up trending markets as well as hedging purposes in downtrending markets. I am quite capable of understanding the function and risks of these vehicles, and do not feel the government
I should be able to choose any public investment, without regulators controlling my ability to invest! Restricting investment opportunities, for only the privileged and already high net worth individuals is entirely unfair and does not bode well for our free market.
If an investor is capable of understanding leveraged and inverse funds they should be allowed to invest as they wish and take on
Dear Sirs: I understand you are considering regulations to restrict the vast majority of investors from investing in leveraged and inverse funds. Quite simply, stop this effort right now. I don't need someone in Washington to "protect" me from these types of Investments. I research all my investments and I'm well aware of the risks entailed in these types of
I understand the Federal Government Regulatory bodies have the best interests in mind for this country's citizens as well as those investors beyond our borders as various regulations are imposed. However, in a free society it seems to me that we have the right to choose those public investments that we feel are right for ourselves as well as our families. It is frightening to
Dear FINRA,
I understand all investment vehicles have risk and one can lose your principal. Making it harder for ever day Americans to be able to invest in leveraged and inverse funds only empowers the rich and well connected. I should have the right to be able to invest in public products. I am a sophisticated investor that understands risks and should not have to go through special processes
I've been using leveraged ETFs as well as ETNs for years. Why should I suddenly be subject to restrictions on products that I understand the risks for. Investing in these products isn't actually inherently riskier than simply investing in an individual stock, even a popular and widely-owned one (and indeed often is LESS risky, depending on the specifics of the stock).
Should
There is no viable reason to restrict access to inverse or leveraged funds from the public. Having been investing my own retirement funds for 20 years I well understand the risks involved. They are an appropriate part of a well balanced portfolio. Hedging and being able to take some advantage of downtrends must not be restricted to professionals and the super wealthy. Anyone with the willingness
SEC Approves Amendment To Section 65 Of Uniform Practice Code
On November 30, 1994, the SEC approved an amendment to Section 65 of the Uniform Practice Code relating to customer account transfers. The NASD filed the amendments along with other amendments to the NASD's rules designed to implement the SEC's mandate to move to T+3 settlement of securities transactions. Although the SEC
FINRA Provides Guidance on Firm Responsibilities for Sales of Pension Income Stream Products
