There is an obvious lack of regulation when it comes to short positions. The regulation that exists does not offer enough punishment to deter unlawful actions. The threat of jail time would be a much better deterrent for fraudulent activity as compared to fines. Isn't this how it works for everyone, or just the lower classes? There are two currencies; money and time. Criminals can make their
The Global Settlement followed joint investigations by the regulators into alleged conflicts of interest between investment banking and securities research at brokerage firms.
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Senior Management
Internal Audit
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved an amendment to Schedule C of the NASD By-Laws
Firm Made Misrepresentations to Customers and Violated Reg BI as well as FINRA’s Suitability and Supervision RulesWASHINGTON—FINRA announced today that it has expelled broker-dealer SW Financial for multiple violations, including making misrepresentations to customers in its sales of private placement offerings of pre-initial public offering (pre-IPO) securities, churning customer
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Senior ManagementLegal & Compliance
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
At its July 1988 meeting, the NASD Board of Governors voted to amend the Code of Procedure so as to reduce, from three to two persons, the minimum number of persons required for hearing panels for cases before District Business
I am losing faith each day the actions by irresponsible parties continue to be ignored. T+2 isn’t concerning until the individual demands it. My broker as with many others are left scrambling looking for my shares in a corrupt market. 21-19 would be a critical step in the right direction. Investors need clarity and clear communication on the short interest side of heavily shorted stocks. I
re: Comment on Short Interest Position Reporting Enhancements and Other Changes Related to Short Sale Reporting To whom it may concern, the current structure and function of the American Equities Markets has, over a period of many years (& now on display for the whole world to see in the unfolding of the Meme Stock Scandal), been utilized to swindle trillions of dollars from The American
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SEC Approves a Proposed Rule Change Relating to Representation of Parties in Arbitration and Mediation
Minor Rule Violation Plan
Regulatory Notice
Notice TypeRule Amendment
Referenced Rules & NoticesNASD IM-9216
NASD Rule 9216
NYSE Rule 476A
SEC Rule 19d-1(c)(2)
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Key Topic(s)Minor Rule Violation Plan (MRVP)
Executive Summary
Effective September 24, 2007, the list of violations eligible for
