High net worth requirements are a horrible restriction to place on leveraged securities. A regulator imposed test , and attesting to reading certain materials is fine because anyone has the capabilities to do this, many individuals have been investing their entire lives and have a plethora of knowledge and would not be able to meet this high net worth requirement. Leverage and inverse securities
*I should be able to choose the public investments that are right for me and my family.
*I shouldn't have to go through any special process like passing a test before I invest in leveraged funds.
*I am capable of understanding leveraged funds and their risks. The risks in today's market are higher than in past years; however, I willing to take those risks as the leveraged funds
This regulation would be used by financial advisors to essentially create a tax on individual investors who want to get exposure to certain financial products directly on their own. Perhaps there should be regulations that explicitly lay out risks of certain investments, but to force individuals to take a test or be licensed to directly buy certain investment products is entirely un American.
It makes NO sense to require testing and other regulatory restrictions on the use of inverse and related funds. I utilize them in hedging activities when risk within the market becomes excessive without the need to sell securities at short-term taxable gain. I have a brain and am perfectly capable of understanding and determining when to use such securities. I do NOT need PERMISSION from ANY
This proposed rule restricting my right to invest as I please seems a clear violation of my right to control and administer my own resources. I try to diversify my investments, for my holdings as a retiree are quite meager and I cannot afford to take big risks. At present I own only one fund involved partially in cryptocurrencies, and regard it as just a normal part of my portfolio. Why would
TO: All NASD Members and Level 2 and Level 3 Subscribers
On Tuesday, October 20, 1987, the following 10 issues are scheduled to join the NASDAQ National Market System, bringing the total number of issues in NASDAQ/NMS to 3,077:
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CNTX
Each person engaged in the investment banking or securities business of a member shall be registered with FINRA as a representative or principal in each category of registration appropriate to his or her functions and responsibilities as specified in Rule 1220, unless exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 1230. Such person shall not be qualified to function in any registered capacity other
TO: All NASD Members and Level 2 and Level 3 Subscribers
On Tuesday, August 18, 1987, the following 8 issues are scheduled to join the NASDAQ National Market System, bringing the total number of issues in NASDAQ/NMS to 3,018.
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APAS
As we continue to evolve in a rapidly changing financial landscape, it is essential to consider how hybrid work arrangement has contributed to making employees feel that they have more of a work / life balance & supports retention & productivity. As firms compete for top talent, offering flexibility has become a crucial factor in attracting & retaining skilled
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Corporate Finance
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*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
As of July 22, 1988, the following 30 issues joined the NASDAQ National Market System
