Most people get that investing is risky. If they passed high school, they'll have learned about things like the Great Depression where people lost everything on their stock investments. If anything, the burden should be on the organizations doing a fundraise to provide all the information that people need to make smart decisions and establish that they aren't going to pull the
Comments: I find the recent discussions about leveraged funds silly. It's been discussed in detail on various online forums how leveraged funds are good for short term trading, and are also fine for long term investment *provided* the investor is sufficiently informed about the rules. See, for example, the famous "hedgefundie adventure." Yes, there is volatility drag,
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A call to FINRA’s Senior Helpline resulted in $3.4 million returned to approximately 300 customers.
In 1996, the Santa Rosa Bay Bridge Authority in Milton, Fla. issued bonds to raise capital for the construction of a bridge. Fast forward about 25 years to February 2021: A customer contacted FINRA’s Senior Helpline, concerned that he had
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the above propose rule. Individuals should be able to choose the investments that are right for them and not be limited by criteria established by regulators. Information is required to be readily available from the financial companies offering the investment that describe the risks associated with each type of investment in the form of a prospectus or
On This PageForm U4 Explanation of TermsForm U5 Explanation of TermsForms BD & BDW Explanation of TermsForm BR Explanation of TermsForm U4 Explanation of TermsThe following definitions apply to terms that are italicized in Form U4:AffiliatedMeans under common ownership or control.Affiliated FirmMeans a broker-dealer under common ownership or control with the filing firm.ApplicantMeans the
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I have been managing my own investments, and trading leveraged and inverse funds for many, many years. "I", not regulators, should be allowed to invest in the products of my choice. I worked as a CPA for many, many years and consider myself to be well informed regarding leveraged and inverse funds. I am not trading on margin. I am using my own hard earned money for trading. Regulators
The Neutral Corner – Volume 4—2023
In observance of Juneteenth, FINRA’s Market Transparency Reporting Systems will be closed on Monday, June 19, 2023. Affected applications include:
Alternative Display Facility (ADF)
Over-the-Counter Reporting Facility (ORF)
Trade Reporting and Compliance Engine (TRACE)
FINRA/Exchange Trade Reporting Facilities (TRFs)
As stated in the data feed interface specifications, FINRA may send out
The Regulatory Events Reporting section of the 2022 Report on FINRA’s Risk Monitoring and Examination Activities (the Report) informs member firms’ compliance programs by providing annual insights from FINRA’s ongoing regulatory operations, including (1) relevant regulatory obligations and related considerations, (2) exam findings and effective practices, and (3) additional resources.
