Comments: Restricting an investor's access to investment products will only put them at a disadvantage. These tools fit into a number of viable investment strategies, and can be useful to hedge a portfolio to mitigate risk. Having higher net worth doesn't not necessarily make someone a more intelligent, qualified investor. Providing information and making investors aware of
Regulators are spending a lot of time informing traders on ways they cant get make money. Its awful to see big name companies and hedge funds find ways to stay rich while regulators focus on stopping retail traders from trading. We dont tell regulators how to do their jobs but we constantly have to hear from then on how we can trade.
Securities Industry/Regulatory Council on Continuing Education Issues Firm Element Advisory Update
1. When will the Annual Review be available?The Annual Review period is the first 17 business days of the calendar year. The Annual Review section will be available during that time and until the firm completes it.2. Where can I find the Annual Review submitted by my firm?One of the reports available in the FCS Reports section is the Annual Review Report. This report provides the Contacts and
More transparency in short positions is necessary for a fair market. There are currently too many methods of obscuring the real short interest of certain securities which creates an unfair environment for retail investors. FINRA should make more information about short sales public as well as investigate further into how synthetic shares are being created and hidden.
The Suitability 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.
It is my belief that any individual should retain the right to make investments as he/she sees fit without the imposition of restrictions if they deem a particular investment to be in their best interest. With particular regard towards leveraged and inverse funds, such an investment helps to create a balanced investment strategy that allows for individuals to hedge their investments. Ample
Thank you for the opportunity to appear today to discuss the important work that the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA, is doing to fulfill our mission under the federal securities laws to protect investors and safeguard market integrity while facilitating vibrant capital markets.
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Member Facilitation Of Lending Between Customers
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in Release No. 34-30929 has announced the adoption of new temporary Rules 17h-1Tand 17h-2T establishing a risk assessment recordkeeping and reporting system for broker/
