Dear Ms. Mitchell,I appreciate the opportunity to comment on FINRA’s proposal to streamline the requirements governing outside business activities (OBAs) and private securities transactions (PSTs), as outlined in Regulatory Notice dated April 2025.I would like to express my support for the proposed exclusions, particularly the exclusion of registered persons’ personal investments in non-
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
Year 2000 Update Reminder To Members About SEC Filing Requirements
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently amended its Rule 17a-5 to require all broker/dealers to file two reports concerning Year 2000, using Form BD-Y2K (Form). All members received this information available through NASD Special Notice to Members 98-63.
The new reports relate to each member's readiness and
Good afternoon. Thank you David for that introduction and for the invitation to speak with you this afternoon.
I always welcome the opportunity to participate in SIFMA events and appreciate SIFMA’s role as an advocate for vibrant and efficient capital markets. Since joining FINRA a few months ago, I have had good conversations with SIFMA members and staff about a variety of industry issues and I
Technology Based Innovations for Regulatory Compliance in the Securities Industry outlines recent regulatory technology (RegTech) developments within the securities industry and potential opportunities and implications these technologies may have for broker-dealers.
The report follows an in-depth review conducted by FINRA on the emergence of RegTech tools within the securities industry and
WASHINGTON—FINRA has fined Apex Clearing Corporation $3.2 million for violations related to its fully paid securities lending program. This is the first time FINRA has charged a firm with violating FINRA Rule 4330, which establishes permissible use of customers’ securities to ensure customer protection.
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On June 30, 1988, the maximum Small Order Execution System (SOESSM) order size for all Nasdaq National Market® securities was established as follows:
A 1,000-share maximum ordersize was applied to those Nasdaq National Market securities that had an average daily nonblock volume of 3,000 shares or more a day, a bid
GUIDANCESales Practice ObligationsSUGGESTED ROUTINGKEY TOPICSAdvertising/Investment CompaniesDebt SecuritiesExecutive RepresentativesLegal & ComplianceMutual FundsRegistered RepresentativesSenior ManagementTrainingDebt SecuritiesMunicipal SecuritiesMutual FundsSales Practice ObligationsExecutive SummaryAs the number of retail customers investing in bonds and bond funds grows, NASD is
The Series 7 exam — the General Securities Representative Qualification Examination (GS) — assesses the competency of an entry-level registered representative to perform their job as a general securities representative.
Please do not restrict any of the leveraged funds access as I use these funds in an intelligent manner and follow the signal system method ( jason kelly sig system )of buying and selling these funds every quarter based on past performances . These funds can be volitile but when used in a systematic mathematical system they are very rewarding as they just follow the index or commodity . I have
