I am vehemently opposed to FINRA trying to impose restrictions on my ability to invest in public investments. As an experienced trader, this type of nanny state is absolutely unnecesary and completely and thoroughly at odds with our capitalist system. We all have the responsibilties and rights to learn about investments and to be able to invest unfettered in publicly traded products. Creating
It is the sole responsibility of the investor to choose securities that meets their assessed risk tolerance. It is the responsibility of the securities and brokerages to accurately publish the risks and potentials for their products. Thus, adding regulations beyond these fundamental purposes skew the landscape to play favoritism and hurt the market. Demanding a test or license or education
(a) Alternative Trading Systems' Recording Requirements
(1) Each alternative trading system that accepts orders for security futures (as defined in Section 3(a)(55) of the Exchange Act) shall record each item of information described in paragraph (b) of this Rule. For purposes of this Rule, the term "order" includes a broker-dealer's proprietary quotes that are
NASD, through its subsidiary, The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. ("Nasdaq"), is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") a proposed rule change to exempt all securities included in the NASDAQ 100 Index from the price test set forth in NASD Rule 5100 (formerly Rule 3350).
Summary
FINRA has multiple committees that facilitate effective engagement with its member firms and representatives of the public regarding regulatory and policy initiatives related to FINRA’s mission of promoting market integrity and investor protection. The purpose of this Notice is to encourage employees of member firms and other interested parties with diverse skills, backgrounds,
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On January 4, 1988, the NASD will install the Limited Representative—Corporate Securities category of registration on the Central Registration Depository System. This new registration category will qualify persons associated with NASD members to solicit, purchase, or sell corporate securities, as defined in the amendment to
FINRA is a not-for-profit, self-regulatory organization (SRO) dedicated to promoting investor protection and market integrity in a manner that facilitates vibrant capital markets. One of FINRA’s tools for achieving this objective is fair and effective enforcement of our member firms’ compliance with securities laws and regulations.
FINRA’s highest priority when it identifies misconduct is to
Asset-Backed Securities Transaction Reporting Pilot Program Expires November 18, 2011
I oppose ANY regulation limiting my choice to invest in any product or service of my choice.
We should be able to choose the public investments that are right for me and my family.
Public investments should be available to all of the public,
not just the privileged.
We shouldn't have to go through any special process
like passing a test before we can invest in public securities,
like
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Expanded Sign-In Procedures
Concerns always exist regarding proper identification of candidates who are taking exams and training. A single finger imprint procedure will be added to our sign-in procedure to help address this issue.
Effective February 1, 1996, all candidates taking computerized NASD® exams or Continuing Education Program
