The FINRA Board of Governors will consider the following rulemaking items at its December 2012 meeting.
FINRA Requests Comment on a Proposed Supplemental Schedule for Inventory Positions
SEC Approves Amendments to Require Mark-Up/Mark-Down Disclosure on Confirmations for Trades With Retail Investors in Corporate and Agency Bonds
GUIDANCE
Qualification Examinations
Implementation Date: November 30, 2005
SUGGESTED ROUTING
KEY TOPICS
Legal & Compliance
Operations
Registration
Training
Limited Principal—General Securities Sales Supervisor (Series 9/10)
Limited Principal—Registered Options (Series 4)
Limited Representative—Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products (Series 6)
Rule 1022(f)
Rule 1022(g
SUGGESTED ROUTING*
Senior Management
Internal Audit
Legal & Compliance
*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On September 15, 1989, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Release No. 34-27249 containing proposed
Money market funds are mutual funds that invest in assets that are generally easy to convert to cash. Because money market funds are managed with the goal of providing low volatility and principal stability, they’re often used by investors who want a safe place to store their money short term while also earning interest.
Mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are two of the most common ways for Americans to invest. These investment products have some important similarities, but they also have key differences.
I appreciate many of the actions that are listed. Requiring funds to post their short positions (whether synthetic or other) should absolutely be mandatory. The lack of transparency only creates opportunities for these funds to create illusionary positions and to skirt regulatory requirements. The greater the transparency these funds are required to maintain the greater the benefit to both
I appreciate many of the actions that are listed. Requiring funds to post their short positions (whether synthetic or other) should absolutely be mandatory. The lack of transparency only creates opportunities for these funds to create illusionary positions and to skirt regulatory requirements. The greater the transparency these funds are required to maintain the greater the benefit to both
FINRA Requests Comment on Proposed Limited Safe Harbor From FINRA Equity and Debt Research Rules for Desk Commentary
