Dear FINRA regulators,
We believe it is an investors right to freely access the entirety of the public securities markets without any arbitrary restrictions. Any restrictions could potentially deny us the freedom to choose investments that could help us achieve long-term financial security.
FINRAs definition of complex products is so broad, arbitrary and vague that it could ensnare a vast
I, like many others, am fully capable of understanding market risks and specific investment risks of leveraged and inverse funds. I am capable of doing research, understanding risks, and making a decision on whether to invest. The decision should not be taken away from me or anyone else. If people are allowed to freely buy lottery tickets then so should anyone be allowed to invest in any
You not regulators should be able to choose the public investments that are right for you and your family. Public investments should be available to all of the public, not just the privileged. I shouldn't have to go through any special process like passing a test before I can invest in public securities, like leveraged and inverse funds. I am capable of understanding leveraged and inverse
SUGGESTED ROUTING*
Senior Management
Legal & Compliance
Registration
Training
*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
REQUEST FOR COMMENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The NASD requests comments on a proposed concept for the continuing
Order entry personnel are not required to register under Series 55 as equity traders based solely on the fact that they enter orders into routing systems, which send the orders to clearing firms for execution. Also, not all persons to whom equity traders report need to be Series 55 registered.<br/>
SUGGESTED ROUTING*
OperationsRegistrationTraining
*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
Please note that the October 15, 1988, Series 7 test session in Houston will be held at:
Holiday Inn/Hobby Airport Atrium Hotel & Convention Center9100 Gulf FreewayHouston, Texas 77017
Parking is available on the hotel grounds, and signs to direct
SUGGESTED ROUTING*
OperationsRegistrationTraining
*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
Please note that the September 17, 1988 Series 7 test session in Houston will be held at:
Houston Airport Marriott HotelIntercontinental Airport18700 Kennedy BoulevardHouston, Texas 77032
Candidates are to report to the intercontinental ballroom. The hotel is
Have you ever wondered who protects investors—and how? FINRA, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, is a not-for-profit organization authorized under the federal securities laws and registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Alongside the SEC, FINRA oversees U.S. member broker-dealers and their personnel, including individuals who recommend or sell securities products to the public. FINRA’s mission is protecting the investor and ensuring the integrity of our country’s securities markets.
This Report addresses several regulatory key topics for each of the four categories: (1) Firm Operations; (2) Communications and Sales; (3) Market Integrity; and (4) Financial Management. As described further in the “How to Use This Report” section below, the importance and relevance of the considerations, findings and effective practices in each of these areas will vary for each member firm.
In
I want to continue choosing my investments without inference from government regulators. I have been buying and selling securities for over 25 years. During that time I have invested in inverse funds, which includes a fund I am invested in today, of which I made a purchase of just two days ago. I am fully capable of understanding leveraged, and inverse funds, and should be able to continue
