FINRA Issues an Interpretation to Clarify the Classification and Trade Reporting of Certain “Hybrid” Securities to FINRA
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FINRA (f/k/a National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. ("NASD")) is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC" or "Commission") a proposed rule change to amend its trade reporting rules to change the manner in which members are required to report odd-lot transactions to a FINRA Trade Reporting Facility ("TRF"), the Alternative Display
FINRA (f/k/a National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. ("NASD")) is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC" or "Commission") a proposed rule change to reflect a change in the functionality of the NASD/NYSE Trade Reporting Facility (the "NASD/NYSE TRF") to permit participants to submit trades to the NASD/NYSE TRF for submission to
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. ("FINRA") (f/k/a National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. ("NASD")) is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC" or "Commission") a proposed rule change to amend NASD Interpretative Material 2210-4 ("IM-2110-4") to limit the use of FINRA's name and any other corporate name
No enhancements to current rules are required. It is the responsibility of the individual investor to educate him/her self on the advantages and disadvantages (AKA risks) of using these investment instruments. Claiming to be "confused" after incurring a loss is disingenuous and should not be considered a legitimate excuse unless the individual can prove that he/she was misled by an
I oppose restrictions on the public's right to trade "complex" investments. I use leverage and inverse funds on a daily basis in my investment strategies. They are not hard for the average investor to understand. Adding red tape and complexity around these instruments is not in the investing public's best interests. I request that you reject these proposed rules.
There are plenty of warnings regarding the use of leverage with stock market investing. As a manager and individual investor, the disclosure and disclaimer hoops are already plentiful. This issue is less significant than the investor confusion created by dual licensing of brokers as RIA reps and Series 7 agents. The BIC rules didn't reduce the confusion.
Please accept this statement as my opposition to proposed SEC Rule #S7-24-15. I do not need a regulator to decide on my behalf what is deemed to be an appropriate investment. No regulator will ever be able to be as discerning as I am about what I should do with my own money. Sincerely, Matthew A. Lester
