FINRA regulators, there are so many ways that the ultra-rich can become even wealthier and so many ways to stop the middle-class from doing so. By restricting inverse and leveraged investments you are further limiting the ability of ordinary Americans from having access to the same tools that the elite have. With the abundance of education and information available on the internet it is easier
FINRA has no business or right to regulate or limit the products in which private investors place funds. I understand and accept the risks of my investments in all types of funds. They are my funds to invest, not yours. An investment prospectus is sufficient to inform investors of the objectives and risks of any investment. Attempting to regulate who can and cannot invest in any fund, based on an
I find it repugnant that unelected officials like yourselves have the audacity to tell me how I can invest my hard earned capital while members of Congress feel that they are entitled to trade on inside information (which is illegal for us "unwashed" ) and allow large funds naked short securities (which is also illegal for us "unwashed" ) and not blink an eye but seem to get
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Congress passed the Insider Trading and Securities Fraud Enforcement Act of 1988, which became effective on November 19, 1988, and augments enforcement of the securities laws, particularly
Statistical Overview of Brokerage Firms, Registered Representatives and Trading Activity
WASHINGTON—FINRA today published the 2021 FINRA Industry Snapshot, its annual statistical report on the brokerage firms, registered representatives and market activity that FINRA regulates.
The latest edition includes new statistics on U.S. Treasury volume and corporate financing filings. The Snapshot also
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Financial Industry Networking Directory (FIND™) Interest Form for Firms let's firms subscribe to The Financial Industry Networking Directory (FIND)™, a complementary FINRA subscription service designed to connect individuals who are enrolled to take the Security Industry Essentials® (SIE®) exam with firms that are recruiting for employment and internship opportunities.
Securities Industry/Regulatory Council on Continuing Education Issues Firm Element Advisory Update
Three Supervisors Suspended for Failing to Respond to Red Flags Eight Representatives Suspended for Excessive Trading
WASHINGTON—FINRA announced today that it has ordered Joseph Stone Capital LLC to pay restitution of approximately $825,000 to customers whose accounts were excessively traded by the firm’s representatives. In related settlements, FINRA suspended eight current or former Joseph
In observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day, FINRA’s Market Transparency Reporting Systems will follow the schedule below:Monday, December 25, 2023 ClosedMonday, January 1, 2024  
