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The NASD® reminds members that registered persons who do not satisfy their Regulatory Element computer-based training requirement within the 120-calendar-day period beginning on the second, fifth, or tenth anniversary of their initial securities registration or of the date of a serious
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The NASD has noted that an increasing number of applications for registration have been found to be inaccurate or incomplete when compared with the applicant's disciplinary history contained in the Central Registration Depository (CRD) data base. Examples of inaccurate filings include
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OFFICERS, PARTNERS AND PROPRIETORS
TO: All NASD Members
LAST VOTING DATE IS DECEMBER 31, 1986.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
NASD members are invited to vote on proposed new Article III, Section 42 of the NASD Rules of Fair Practice. The proposed new rule would prohibit NASD members from effecting, directly or indirectly, over-the-counter transactions in a security as to which a trading
SummaryLow-priced securities1 tend to be volatile and trade in low volumes. It may be difficult to find accurate information about them. There is a long history of bad actors exploiting these features to engage in fraudulent manipulations of low-priced securities. Frequently, these actors take advantage of trends and major events—such as the growth in cannabis-related businesses or the ongoing
Executive SummaryThe purpose of this Election Notice is to notify firms of the upcoming elections to fill vacancies on the FINRA Regional Committees, and the mailing of ballots to eligible firms.As detailed below, the following seats are contested:Midwest Region Committee, District 4 representativeMidwest Region Committee, District 8 representativeNew York Region Committee, District 10
I would like to see a more open and transparent market with instant short position reporting to the general public. I would also like to see instant reporting of any failure-to-delivers. I think this information should be public to any retail investor. I believe this will help limit manipulation and allow the market to be free and fair.
We don't need additional regulations on leveraged funds, I want to maintain my freedom to invest in public securities of my choosing. It should be my decision what I invest in, not yours. I don't need you to decide what is suitable for me. If information provided by sellers is truthful you have done your part and it is up to me to decide what investments I wish to make.
Accurate short sale tracking is important, but it’s only as useful as the information given on dark pool activities. Dark pool existence, and how those exchanges are able to integrate shares into major exchanges is beyond fraudulent. I appreciate your efforts, but share selling will never be put into check until dark pools are eliminated.
I do not support this regulation. I trade stocks for a living and these vehicles are vital to my ability to make a living. Regulations restricting leveraged and inverse funds are onerous and unnecessary. There are more than enough disclosures required by brokers that can inform the retail investor. These actions will only enrich an already highly-profitable financial industry through the forced
Investors should be able to determine if they want to use leveraged and or inverse funds, or any other type fund for that matter. The information is available to make an educated decision on my own, I do not need regulators to make this decision on my behalf.
There are risks with any investment, that is why there are returns to be had. Investors need to exercise good judgement. Do not remove my
