Raising additional barriers to entry different types of investments runs a serious risk of exacerbating economic inequality. Public knowledge of investing topics has increased dramatically over the last few years as access to the market has improved for general public. There will always be those who choose riskier investments and there will always be those who choose safer investments, but it
Q1. My firm has been granted an exemption from both the recording and reporting requirements of the OATS Rules and does not currently have an obligation to report to OATS. Does my firm’s OATS exemption extend to the Consolidated Audit Trail (“CAT”) recording and reporting requirements?
A1. No. Neither SEC Rule 613 nor the CAT NMS Plan provide exemptive relief to any class of broker-dealers. As
I should be my responsibility to select the type of product I am interested to buy and to accept responsibility for the choice. Many individual stocks are even more risky. Do not take another freedom of choice. Make sure relevant information is provided and available but leave the decision up to the individuals.
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Financial social media influencers or finfluencers are growing in popularity as a cheap way to reach a new generation of investors. But using this newer form of advertising comes with risks. On this episode, we learn more about the regulatory requirements around the use of social media influencers and hear some best practices for firms looking to make use of “finfluencer” programs.
I will always support my God giving will to choose what I want and to invest in securities I want to choose. Just because I gave my email above, I do not wish to be sent any further information on future communications use the current United States Postal Service. Sincerely and with
OverviewThis guidance is intended to provide direction on key information for a prospective and existing FINRA member firm that is contemplating to engage in activities utilizing an online platform or mobile application.1 Under Standard 6 of FINRA’s Standards for Admission (Standard), an applicant’s online platform or mobile application that the applicant intends to employ for the purpose of
I am writing to inform you that I oppose this regulatory proposal to limit access to leveraged and inverse funds. I feel that retail investors like myself are more than capable of understanding the technicals and risks of leveraged and inverse etfs. Restricting trading of these equities is a violates the principles of the free market.
I expect to have the freedom to invest my money in the public investments of my choice. I shouldn't need to go thru any special process or measures being suggested by FINRA. As a average investor I feel informed and aware enough on the risks of these investments as such and should not need to prove that to anyone.
