FINRA Rule 2360(b)(23)(C) requires member firms conducting transactions in exchange-listed options to establish fixed procedures for allocating options exercise assignment notices to short options positions in their customer accounts. Firms may elect to allocate exercise assignment notices on: (1) a “first in-first out” basis (FIFO); (2) a random selection basis; or (3) another equally random
In conjunction with other self-regulatory organizations and the Securities Industry/Regulatory Council on Continuing Education, FINRA administers the continuing education (CE) program for the securities industry. CE consists of two mandatory programs: the Regulatory Element and the Firm Element.
FINRA uses a combination of tools to reduce the risk of harm to investors by member firms and brokers they may hire that have a history of misconduct.
To: FINRA
Re: FINRA Regulatory Notice #22-08
To Whom it May Concern:
I am firmly opposed to any imposed regulations or restrictions of the open market buying and selling of leveraged and inverse investment products.
Investing in inverse products is no different than shorting a stock. Inverse products allow investors to invest in a stock or a segment of the market or a market index that is in
The ways in which people communicate have changed with advancements in technology, and so have the tactics of “cold calling” boiler rooms. Today’s boiler rooms go beyond the telephone to contact potential investors, including pitching through messaging apps and social media. Regardless of the method of contact, the scammer’s goal and many of the red flags are the same.
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FINRA is pleased to announce a new centralized, secure file transfer platform called fileX, which enables firms to programmatically send, track and receive files in one place. fileX significantly streamlines the process for submitting bulk filings to FINRA, provides additional options for downloading files from FINRA, and allows for seamless and secure authentication and authorization
I have been investing since 1994; and got first into stock trading. However; after 2007, and especially when there were more funds available after 2011; it opened up the possibility to take advantage of fast/big drops, or trade of commodities; through a derivative fund. Even if they go against you; the prospectus and history charts allow investors to make decisions on whether historic contango/
Volatility—market swings—can sometimes bring an uncomfortable surprise to investors: a margin call. When you buy stock on margin, your brokerage firm lends you cash, using assets in your account as collateral, to purchase securities. To trade on margin, you must have a margin account with your brokerage firm.
