Thank you for that kind introduction, Dean Johnson. I am afraid that the Road Ahead in Regulation may have changed in just the time we have been sitting here.
NASD has filed with the SEC a proposed rule change to (1) amend NASD Rule 3010(g)(2) to revise the definition of the term "branch office"; and (2) adopt IM-3010-1 to provide guidance on factors to be considered by a member firm in conducting internal inspections of offices. The purpose of the proposed rule change is to facilitate the creation of a branch office registration system
Executive Summary
FINRA recently held annual elections to fill vacancies on its Regional Committees, Small Firm Advisory Committee (SFAC) and the National Adjudicatory Council (NAC). Additionally, at its December meeting, the FINRA Board of Governors (FINRA Board) also selected individuals to fill several appointed seats on the SFAC and NAC. This Notice lists the individuals recently elected and
To whom it may concern;
It is deeply disturbing that thee are proposed limitations on leveraged and inverse ETFs being discussed. Although concerns are valid that these investments do carry increased risk, anyone who does their due diligence reading the forms and prospectuses and looking at the one, five, and ten year charts can see whether the investment is a hedge/short term only (most inverse
Filing Requirements for Members that Carry Customer Margin Accounts; New Customer Margin Balance Form
Thank you for the invitation to speak and thank you all for coming today.
Industry Governor (Large Firm Representative)Chief Operating Officer, Raymond James Financial Governor Since 2023Committees: Conflicts Committee (Chair), Executive Committee (Chair), Finance, Operations & Technology Committee, Regulatory Policy Committee (ex officio)Professional ExperienceRaymond James Financial Chief Operating Officer (2024 – present)President –
FINRA Requests Comment on Proposed Amendments to FINRA Rules to Support the Industry Initiative to Shorten the Settlement Cycle for Securities in the U.S. Secondary Market From T+3 to T+2
FINRA’s Maintaining Qualifications Program (MQP) allows eligible individuals to maintain their qualifications for up to five years by completing CE annually.
Here in USA we believe in freedom, and that it bears responsibility for your choices, including the potential loss of invested principal. While i'm not really concerned about a knowledge test (which i find tho useless, easy to cheat on and just another taxpayer and investor added cost), brokerage approval or certifying reading the materials, as we do believe education is important before
