Correction - On page 497, the third sentence in the last paragraph under subhead Background - SelectNet And SOES should read: The SOES rules currently contain a specific provision, NASD Rule 4720(c)(4), that requires SOES order entry firms to maintain the physical security of Nasdaq equipment located on the premises of the firm to prevent unauthorized entry of information into SOES.
Washington, D.C. — The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) today announced the initiation of two new major regulatory sweeps intended to ensure that securities firms are using appropriate sales practices in their dealings with seniors and individuals nearing retirement. FINRA CEO Mary Schapiro announced the sweeps at the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Seniors
Washington, DC and New York, NY — The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) today announced that it has commenced operations as the largest non-governmental regulatory organization for securities brokers and dealers doing business in the United States. FINRA was created through the consolidation of NASD and the member regulation, enforcement and arbitration operations of the New York
This email is to warn member firms of an ongoing phishing campaign that involves fraudulent emails purporting to be from FINRA and using the domain name “@filling-regfinra.com”. The domain of “filling-regfinra.com” is not connected to FINRA, and firms should delete all emails originating from this domain. Member firms should be aware that they may receive similar phishing emails from other domain
1. What is the single most neglected area in the field of investor education? How might this area be developed? Bar none, the most neglected area is financial planning -- investing being just one of five primary focus areas. Investment, tax, estate, insurance and retirement planning all need to be discussed and aligned with one’s life/financial goals. It can be developed by changing our mindset/
Dear FINRA Administrators: I understand that FINRA is considering limits to individual investment choice and I am strongly opposed to any such action. I believe individual choice should remain paramount and what any individual invests in should not be limited by government or administrators who think "they know better." Please remember, if I choose to invest in a leveraged fund - I am
This is not the 1940s Papa, education, and information are very accessible. Connections are made faster and with more abundance than ever before. It is absolutely insane that I even have to write this when I can drive 30 minutes to a casino and gamble every dollar away. The hypocrisy is legendary and once again it's 2022 we can see through all the non-sense. If investments are the way every
I find it reprehensible that you would try to limit my ability to invest as an individual. I use inverse funds and futures to build income on the downside and if you limit my access to those products you will be limiting my ability to continue to build my portfolio and bring in income when the market falls.
I don't understand the desire or need to regulate people's freedom. You
We should get fair reporting real time on the buys and sells as they are placed in the market. Brokers and market makers make billions every year by payment for order flow and parking orders. They spent millions to get faster fiber optic cables for those fractions of a second faster receiving of the data as Knowledge is and forever will be power. Why is there a t plus 2 or some reports only send
