Social isolation, whether voluntary or involuntary, has long been a leading factor contributing to the financial exploitation of older investors. FINRA, NASAA, the SEC's Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, NFA and the CFTC’s Office of Customer Education and Outreach are continuing to raise awareness of the devastating impact social isolation can have on senior investors and offer tips that can help.
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Summary
FINRA’s CAB rules provide a simplified rulebook for broker-dealers that engage only in limited capital advisory, corporate restructuring and private placement activities. FINRA is requesting comment on proposed amendments to the CAB rules to make them more useful to CABs without reducing investor protection.
The proposed rule text is available in Attachment A.
Questions
This proposed legislation makes no sense to me. Every investment caries risk. In fact, most stocks are a poor investment choice. Right now even the PURCHASE OF A HOME is probably a terrible investment choice. Nevertheless, as a citizen I am under the impression that it is still my right to make my own choices regarding how I invest my money.
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The Observations on Liquidity and Credit Risk Management section of the 2019 Report on Exam Findings informs member firms’ compliance programs by describing recent findings and observations from FINRA’s examinations, and, in certain cases, also providing a summary of effective practices.
FINRA poses several questions for firms to consider as they evaluate whether their supervisory systems are reasonably designed to address risks of their SPAC-related activities. These questions are based on FINRA’s observations to this point in our review. In addition, the Appendix notes additional guidance FINRA has provided regarding member firms’ relevant obligations.
Joint sales efforts by member firm and non-member real estate firm of private placements in real estate condominium complexes raise the question of whether the realtors or persons acting on behalf of the issuer would be required to register as broker/dealers.
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), no member that is promoting a day-trading strategy, directly or indirectly, shall open an account for or on behalf of a non-institutional customer unless, prior to opening the account, the member has furnished to each customer, individually, in paper or electronic form, the disclosure statement specified in this paragraph (a). In addition, any member
As part of our mission to protect investors and safeguard market integrity, FINRA monitors and assesses FINRA-registered firms and their registered representatives through our Examination and Risk Monitoring programs.How We Do our WorkOur Exam and Risk Monitoring programs are a critical component of FINRA’s regulatory operations and one of the primary means by which we oversee the activities of
