Proposed Rule Change to Extend the Expiration Date of FINRA Rule 0180 (Application of Rules to Security-Based Swaps)
(a) Limitation on Distribution and Solicitation Activities
No covered member shall engage in distribution or solicitation activities for compensation with a government entity on behalf of an investment adviser that provides or is seeking to provide investment advisory services to such government entity within two years after a contribution to an official of the government entity is made by
GUIDANCE
Life Settlements
SUGGESTED ROUTING
KEY TOPICS
Internal Audit
Legal and Compliance
Retail
Senior Management
Variable Life Settlements
Variable Insurance Policies
Suitability
Best Execution
Rule 3010
Executive Summary
Sales of existing life insurance policies to third parties—often
referred to as "life settlements"—have grown exponentially in
recent years, and
As an American and a vetran U S Army officer, I oppose restrictions to my right to invest for myself. I should be able to choose the public investments that are right for me and my family. Public investments should be available to all of the public, not just the privileged few. I shouldn't have to go through any special process like passing a test before I can invest in public
Summary
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a rule change to amend FINRA Rule 5130 (Restrictions on the Purchase and Sale of Initial Equity Public Offerings) and FINRA Rule 5131 (New Issue Allocations and Distributions) to modify the rules to enhance regulatory consistency and address unintended operational impediments.1 These changes become effective on January 1,
Dear FINRA officers: I am a small individual stock/ETF investor, and I would like to share my opinion with you about the opportunities to trade ETFs, including those leverage and inverse funds such as my favorites: TQQQ and SQQQ, etc. Both of my funds and experiences are limited, but I still benefited from trading ETFs in the market. I understand the risks it may involve in trading, and I don
We should be able to find and invest in what is best for us and our families. We shouldn't have to go through any type of special process Or take any type of test before being able to invest in what we feel is best . We are fully capable of understanding our investments and the risks involved. This is supposed to be a free county to choose what is in the best interest of us and our families
TO: ALL NASD MEMBERS
ATTN: Operations Officer, Cashier, Fail-Control Department
On January 31, 1984, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey appointed a Temporary Receiver for the above captioned firm.
Court order permits firm to settle open contracts with other broker-dealers. All inquiries regarding the firm should be directed to the Temporary Receiver, as noted below:
The Best Execution, Outside Business Activities and Private Securities Transactions, Private Placements, and Reg BI and Form CRS sections of the 2023 Report on FINRA’s Examination and Risk Monitoring Program (the Report) informs member firms’ compliance programs by providing annual insights from FINRA’s ongoing regulatory operations, including (1) regulatory obligations and related considerations, (2) findings and effective practices, and (3) additional resources.
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Good morning, and thank you, Professor [Reena] Aggarwal for that kind introduction and the invitation to join you today. Under your leadership, Georgetown’s Center for Financial Markets and Policy has come to be an important forum for discussing current policy and regulatory issues facing the global financial markets. We all owe you and your colleagues at the Center a
