For years, the London Interbank Offered Rate (Libor) set the benchmark for global interest rates and impacted trillions of dollars in financial activity, leading many to call it as “the world’s most important number.” However, following controversies and reform efforts after the 2008 financial crisis, regulators in the United States and United Kingdom began exploring a replacement benchmark rate
Discussing money management and investing strategies might not seem romantic, but managing a relationship is hard enough without having to fight about money. If you’re thinking of marriage or a long-term partnership, it’s important to discuss financial goals, savings, investment strategies and risk tolerance levels.
<p>Clarification of application of OATS rules to customer allocations of executions.</p>
<p>A member firm may pay continuing commissions to a former registered representative who is no longer in the securities business provided the conditions of NASD IM-2420-2 are satisfied, and further, that such payments are made in compliance with SEC "no-action" letters addressing the permissibility of those payments under Section 15(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.</p>
Older Americans are frequently targeted by financial exploitation efforts, making investor protection and education of particular importance to this population. FINRA offers several services, including a dedicated helpline, that can help senior investors with their concerns.
