there is already more than enough information for individual investors to make informed decisions. we don't need more hurdles. most people understand the risks associated with most investments. if you don't know how to swim, don't get in the water. but, if you do and drown, there's no FINRA that can save you from your own stupidity.
The Cyber and Analytics Unit (CAU) within FINRA’s Member Supervision program is highlighting recent updates to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0, which is a resource designed to help organizations manage and reduce cybersecurity risks, regardless of their degree of cybersecurity sophistication.
We (retail investors) simply need to know more information on short positions on all available platforms - free or premium services alike. The information should also be as accurate and as current as possible with little to no delays for the entire market to participate fairly. Thank you.
FINRA has implemented Form BR (Uniform Branch Office Registration Form) functionality enhancements for initial Form BR submissions that allow firms to de-select FINRA when establishing a new location designated as an RSL that needs to be registered or notice filed with a jurisdiction, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), or both, as a branch office. Further information on these functionality enhancements and how firms should complete an initial Form BR is available in the Frequently Asked Questions about Residential Supervisory Locations (RSLs).
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I agree with everything there 100% needs to be more transparency in the stock market. I believe reporting should be done daily so that it will be harder for someone to try and hide or fake their positions since they won't have time. With all the money they make and High Frequency Trading these firms do they have no reason to say reporting daily is too hard or impossible. I also recommend
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With the recent increase in the number of customers seeking to open brokerage accounts and trade options, FINRA reminds members of the requirements for determining whether to approve a customer to trade options. Regardless of whether the account is self-directed or options are being recommended, members must perform due diligence on the customer and collect information about the customer
I use several brokerage providers. TD Ameritrade, M1 finance, and Robinhood all already provide bold warnings and specific information to guide/educate investors regarding Triple Leveraged or Inverse ETFs.
Brokerages have already/currently provide the critical information for retail investors to make effective trading decisions with these investment vehicles.
I strongly opposed limiting retail
We, the retail investor, need current and up to date, daily information. We, the retail investor, require fairness and equality in making good decisions concerning the investments we choose. With current and up to date daily information, lets us make better financial decisions.
Eric Pickersgill, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), oversees FINRA’s Cyber and Information Security program. Mr. Pickersgill is a technology leader and subject matter expert in information security, cloud computing, risk management and IT governance with immense experience supporting Fortune 500 companies and federal agencies.
Before joining FINRA in June 2020
