I truly feel that this new regulation would severely damage any investor that is interested in securing his or her financial future.
Cryptocurrency is the one financial vehicle that is not only affordable to ANY investor regardless of the amount of wealth they may have but that can change an investors financial status overnight.
It is no more risky, than any stock an investor may buy or trade
I do not believe that this rule is for the benefit of retail investors. These regulations are not for our own interests and do not protect us.
Expect regulators to serve public interest not control how they should invest. This is "Land of the Free, Home of the Brave"
Dear Ms. Mitchell,As an owner of a Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) firm having registered representatives at a member firm that is independent and not affiliated in any manner with my RIA firm, I strongly object to the newly proposed Rule 3290 in Regulatory Notice 25-05.This proposed Rule would subject certain independent RIA/IAs to an additional layer of corporate and regulatory oversight
March 1, 2010
Dear Executive Representative:
FINRA is issuing its 2010 annual examination priorities letter to highlight new and existing areas of significance to FINRA's examination program for the year. This year's annual letter goes beyond the focus of FINRA's Market Regulation and Member Regulation Departments to also include topics that are of heightened importance to the
(a) Claims of $50,000 or Less
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(b) Claims of More Than $50,000 Up To $100,000
If the amount of a claim is more than $50,000 but not more than $100,000, exclusive of interest and
(a) Claims of $50,000 or Less
If the amount of a claim is $50,000 or less, exclusive of interest and expenses, the panel will consist of one arbitrator and the claim is subject to the simplified arbitration procedures under Rule 13800.
(b) Claims of More Than $50,000 Up To $100,000
If the amount of a claim is more than $50,000 but not more than $100,000, exclusive of interest and
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
NASD members are advised that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved an amendment to the NASD Board of Governors' "Free-Riding and Withholding"
Filing Requirements for Members that Carry Customer Margin Accounts; New Customer Margin Balance Form
Please investigate criminal activity such as naked shorting..... into any hedge funds that are illegally affecting a market of any given stock.