While the day trading orule may have been intended to protect traders, it has become a significant barrier for smaller retail investors, exposing them to greater risks rather than providing true protection.1. Lower the Minimum Balance RequirementThe $25,000 minimum balance is prohibitive for many retail investors, effectively excluding them from the benefits of day trading and creating an uneven
(a) No member shall sell investment company shares in dollar amounts just below the point at which the sales charge is reduced on quantity transactions so as to share in the higher sales charges applicable on sales below the breakpoint.
(b) For purposes of determining whether a sale in dollar amounts just below a breakpoint was made in order to share in a higher sales charge, FINRA
Proposed Rule Change Relating to FINRA Rule 3310 to Conform FINRA Rule 3310 to FinCEN’s Final Rule on Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions
The Communications with the Public topic of the 2025 FINRA Annual Regulatory Oversight Report (the Report) informs member firms’ compliance programs by providing annual insights from FINRA’s ongoing regulatory operations, including (1) regulatory obligations, (2) findings and effective practices, and (3) additional resources.
The Private Placements section of the 2022 Report on FINRA’s Risk Monitoring and Examination Activities (the Report) informs member firms’ compliance programs by providing annual insights from FINRA’s ongoing regulatory operations, including (1) relevant regulatory obligations and related considerations, (2) exam findings and effective practices, and (3) additional resources.
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The NASD requests comment on proposed amendments to the Free-Riding and Withholding Interpretation under Article III, Section 1 of the Rules of Fair Practice. These amendments would change a number of the Interpretation's provisions. The complete text of the
Chairmen Schapiro and Gensler and Commissioners, I am Steve Luparello, Vice Chairman of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA. As a long- ago alum of both agencies, it is a true pleasure to have the opportunity to be here today.
FINRA to Require Electronic Submission of Subordination Approval Requests
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved an amendment to Article III, Section 15 of the NASD® Rules of Fair Practice. The amendment permits NASD members to use negative-response letters in bulk exchanges of money market mutual
I strongly oppose the proposed legislation to limit individuals from investing in so called complex securities. I have the right to choose how I spend my time and money and I disagree with efforts to ban me from products I have already purchased after significant research and time. I buy leveraged funds as a way to mitigate my overall risk while pursuing higher returns. Leveraged funds allow me
