Brokerage accounts allow investors to buy and sell numerous types of investments. When opening a brokerage account, investors have two main options: a cash account or a margin account. The difference between them is how and when you pay for your investments.As the name suggests, when you buy securities with a cash account, you must do so using cash, paying for the purchase in full. If you want to
What does Ombuds mean? Ombuds is a term originating from Sweden and means representative. The International Ombuds Association describes an ombuds as “one who assists individuals and groups in the resolution of conflicts or concerns.”
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State participation in CRD Phase II, the Form BD (Uniform Application for Broker-Dealer Registration) and Form BDW (Uniform Request for Broker-Dealer Withdrawal) processing phase of the CRD system will begin
I wish to maintain my right to be able to choose the public
investments that are right for my family. Public investments should be available to all of the public,not just the privileged.
I am an experienced in investment and especially high risk start-up or early stage business opportunities. I have a deep understanding of the techno industries and processes, many of which are embedded in early
Publication Date: February 23, 2023
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15c3-4 Internal risk management control systems for OTC derivatives dealers.
15c3-4(a) An OTC derivatives dealer shall establish, document, and maintain a system of internal risk management controls to assist it in managing the risks associated with its business
FINRA Firm Grouping Member Forums are one-day free events designed to provide financial professionals associated with FINRA member firms the opportunity to engage in key discussions with FINRA staff and connect with industry leaders and peers. The forums also include thoughtful discussions around the future landscape of the financial services industry and provides opportunities to meet one-on-
It is my understanding that FINRA is trying to limit peoples ability in invest in leveraged an short leveraged ETF's. Are we being forced to lock in losses on our portfolio? It will be a huge disincentive to invest (raise capital) in American business if investors do not have the ability to be short. Why would anyone be long stocks? The market will go down further with this stupid
I don't feel the government should be putting restrictions on my right to invest in common public investments. I understand that all investments have some inherit risk and the leveraged funds can be much more risky. I should not have to take a test or prove my net worth in order to be able to take part in these public funds. All of these funds release a prospectus that help investors
FINRA reporting should fully cover all positions held in publicly traded companies. The reporting period should follow the standard settlement period. All reporting should be made available to the public within 2 hours of market close on a daily basis. All positions, including short positions should be required to be included without exception. Failure to accurately disclose a short position in
