January 18, 2006
NASD is issuing this OATS report to clarify for members the difference between qualifying for exclusion from the definition of "Reporting Member" under NASD Rule 6951(n) and obtaining an exemption from the OATS Reporting Requirements pursuant to NASD Rule 6957.
On September 28, 2005, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved amendments to Rules 6950
SEC Approves Amendments to IM-10104 and Rules 10306 and 10319 Regarding "Last Minute" Adjournments of Arbitration Hearings; Effective Date: August 16, 2004
Comments: I am a long time investor of L&I products. For 20 years I have used these products to successfully grow my portfolio. In 2008, after having done extensive research on the impending undermining of off balance sheet investments done by banks with mortgage securities, I successfully grew my portfolio, in spite of the professional advice given by traditional brokers. I specifically
The Best Execution topic of the 2024 FINRA Annual Regulatory Oversight Report (the Report) informs member firms’ compliance programs by providing annual insights from FINRA’s ongoing regulatory operations, including (1) regulatory obligations and related considerations, (2) findings and effective practices, and (3) additional resources.
FINRA Board, This is a major regulatory overreach. I would hope that this rule regarding individual investors' access to "complex" investments was proposed with the best of intentions - to protect investors from tking on unnecessary risk. But it is not up to you to determine the level of risk that an individual investor is willing to take on - it is up to the investor, and the
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The NASD reminds members of their obligations under the Rules of Fair Practice with respect to mutual fund sales practices. Members and their associated persons must ensure that their communications with customers (both oral and written) are accurate and complete regarding disclosure of
First of all, no one can prevent a fool from squandering his/her money. You may block a few ways, but he/she will find another way to lose it.
By restricting investments, you prevent people the opportunity to grow their wealth on their own and force them to go to mutual fund managers who charge exorbitant fees.
In taxable accounts, I can trade options that allow to make money in bull markets,
I oppose restrictions or regulations that inhibit my investment choices. I intentionally choose leveraged or inverse funds as a part of my portfolio. I want to be able to buy or sell those funds at any time of my choosing. These funds have risks like other funds or stocks. We don't know the future. But we all have our own hunches as to what might happen. Noone should have the right to make
Frankly I dont understand the rationale behind this suggested change. I am definitely a small investor. Under my 401k rules I am prohibited from shorting stocks, nor may I purchase put options. The only methods through which I can possess some ability to protect myself in an all out bear market is /was through these equities.
If this suggested change becomes a reality I (and many others) will
FINRA's entire concept of restrictions for leveraged and inverse funds and dozens of other popular investments deemed to be complex is totally un-American and smacks of nannyism at its worse.
No one is forced to make any of these investments and some people are more risk averse than others. Investors should know their own limits.
Sports betting or casino gambling have risks too, but no
