I am disappointed in the possible restrictions that Rule #S7-24-15 would impose upon myself and other retail investors. Both leveraged and inverse funds, while not my sole investment, do hold an important place in my overall investment strategy. I have put time and effort into researching and selecting the funds I currently hold in my investment portfolio. This includes back-testing and comparing
I believe leveraged and inverse funds play an important role and provide a desired product in the marketplace. I rely on these funds to enhance my returns in a diversified manner. I have been investing for over 30 years managing my own portfolio. I believe that I am capable of understanding the risks associated with leveraged and inverse funds, and I can judge to what extent I want, and can,
The confidence in the US market is waning and will collapse in time. For too long FINRA's out-dated short interest reporting policy has allowed malicious activities to continue with little to no oversight in the form of abusive and extraordinary over-leveraging of short positions. Many of the policies mentioned in Regulatory Notice 21-19 address the short interest ineffective reporting, yet
Rule 2220 was intended to apply only to standardized options; therefore, advertisements, educational material and sales literature regarding conventional options need not be submitted to the Department for pre-use review and approval. However, advertisements, educational material and sales literature regarding conventional options remain subject to the general standards in both Rules 2210 and 2220 that prohibit untrue, false or misleading statements.
Reporting of Criminal Offenses
Effective Date: July 15, 2002
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Executive Representatives
Legal & Compliance
Operations
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Rule 3070
Reporting Requirements
Executive Summary
On May 15, 2002, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved amendments to NASD Rule 3070, concerning the reporting of criminal offenses by members and
(a) Procedures for Reviewing TransactionsAn Executive Vice President of FINRA's Market Regulation Department or Transparency Services Department, or any officer designated by such Executive Vice President, may, on his or her own motion, review any transaction involving an OTC Equity Security arising out of or reported through a trade reporting system owned or operated by FINRA or FINRA
The purpose of this notice is to make sure you understand and agree to the Qualification Examinations Rules of Conduct for examinations administered in test centers or remotely. You are required to agree to all of the following Rules of Conduct before starting your examination.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Securities and Exchange Commission recently approved amendments to Appendix E to Article III, Section 33, of the NASD Rules of Fair Practice. These amendments will require members to develop and maintain written procedures
SEC Approves Amendments to NASD Rule 2220 to Update the Standards for Options Communications; Effective Date: March 4, 2009
FINRA announced today that it has censured and fined UBS Financial Services Incorporated of Puerto Rico (UBS PR) $7.5 million for supervisory failures related to the suitability of transactions in Puerto Rican closed-end fund (CEF) shares. In addition, FINRA ordered UBS PR to pay approximately $11 million in restitution to 165 customers who were forced to realize losses on their CEF positions.