Members Reminded To Update PC FOCUS PINs
Members are reminded of their obligation to keep their PC FOCUS Personal Identification Number (PIN) information current. FOCUS filings that are submitted with the PIN of an individual who is no longer registered as a principal of the submitting firm are not considered complete filings.
Background
Each member designated to the National Association of
Report Brings Attention to Opportunities and Risks Presented by the Technology
WASHINGTON— FINRA released today a new report, Quantum Computing and the Implications for the Securities Industry. While practical quantum computing remains nascent, the research examines how the emerging technology that relies on quantum mechanics to perform complex calculations could significantly alter the
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Securities and Exchange Commission recently approved two additions to the NASD's qualification and registration programs. The two new tests, which will be available for member use beginning January 2,
In preparation for the dissemination of transaction level data in On-the-Run U.S. Treasury nominal coupons (see Regulatory Notice 24-06), we have updated the Non-Real-Time TRACE Data Agreement and Enhanced Historic Data Agreements.
Good afternoon and thank you for inviting me to spend some time with you discussing complex products. I'm sure you know that this has been a priority for FINRA examiners. I would like to share some of what we have learned so far.
There should be zero limitations on investment. FINRA should roll back the draconian private company investment rules and leave the public markets alone. Inevitably these regulations will discourage investment. Options are not always a gambling vehicle, they are used as a hedge by investors and you know this. Specifying an income or net worth is asinine. Leave the markets alone. Every person
Summary
FINRA is soliciting comment on a proposal to establish a new trade reporting requirement for transactions in over-the-counter options on securities with terms that are identical or substantially similar to listed options. FINRA is proposing to require firms to report this information to FINRA on a daily basis (end-of-day) for regulatory purposes only.
Questions regarding this Notice
I Oppose Restrictions To My Right to Invest in Complex Products, including Leveraged and Inverse funds! Any attempt to impose restrictions on the individuals right to buy these trading instruments gives the large trading firms an unfair advantage and makes the market unfair to us. Large firms have resources to use trading programs and other trading tools which individual investors do not have.
FINRA’s Eighth Annual Createathon and internal hackathon premieres October 16-19 at the University of Shady Grove in Rockville. This year’s event is powered by the theme “Level Up,” reflecting the importance of continually expanding our expertise and knowledge.
Many disputes that do not settle in mediation end with the declaration, “We can do better at trial.” But as the parties and mediator leave the room, they may ask
themselves if that assertion is accurate.
