I partially trade with a US broker in order to have more access and freedom in my choice of investment vehicles. Making 'complex' funds only freely accessible to the elite and exorbitantly rich (like in the EU), whilst creating more and more hoops for regular people, will only limit opportunities for regular smaller investors. I should have the freedom to do with my own money as I wish
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) a proposed rule change to adopt FINRA Rule 6897(b) (CAT Cost Recovery Fees) to implement a Consolidated Audit Trail (“CAT”) cost recovery fee designed to permit FINRA substantially to recoup its designated portion of the reasonably budgeted CAT costs of the National Market System Plan Governing the Consolidated Audit Trail (the “CAT NMS Plan” or “Plan”) for the period of July 16, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
ATS Supervision Obligations
Regulatory Notice
Notice Type
Guidance
Referenced Rules & Notices
FINRA Rule 2020
FINRA Rule 3110
FINRA Rule 4370
FINRA Rule 5210
FINRA Rule 6190
FINRA Rule 6191
Regulatory Notice 14-10
Regulatory Notice 17-22
SEA Rule 15c3-5
As a small retail investor, I use and have been using for the past 12 years, several complex products to enhance my returns in order to save enough for my retirement. I object to any rules that would deny my access to these products as it would put my retirement goals in jeopardy. ESPECIALLY any cool down periods that may be imposed and possibly lock in temporary losses. That being said I am
FINRA Reminds Firms of Sales Practice Obligations for Volatility-Linked Exchange-Traded Products
SummaryFINRA is providing information in this Notice to remind registered persons and firms of the continuing education (CE) requirements, including:this year’s CE Regulatory Element training assignments and completion deadline of December 31, 2024;resources available to firms for facilitating compliance with the annual Regulatory Element requirements; andresources available to firms to guide in
As a single senior woman investor, I want my voice to be heard. This is my life savings we are talking about, as slim as they may be compared to wealthy investors. 1. Leveraged and inverse funds are mandatory to me especially in this declining market, as they act like a hedge to protect my investments. 2. I have a financial advisor because I am not astute in financial matters. Although I
I believe it's each investors responsibility to understand risk of their investment and each institution to provide investment vehicle. It's regulators' responsibility to ensure investment institutions to disclose risk information properly so that individual investors understand the risk they are take. But it's wrong for the government to put regulation in
I use leveraged funds in a an investing plan in which I am fully aware of risks. The government should NOT place any restrictions on the choices of individual investors as incorporating leveraged investments into my plan is my choice and I am under no obligation to do so. If the government desires to meddle in personal affairs, how about educating people about financial programs, investing and
We live in very uncertain and volatile economic times. Leveraged ETF's give many people the ability to better their financial lives with some knowledge and skill as we steer through these incredibly volatile times. This can level the playing field and help to better individuals and family's financial wellbeing. Existing laws are already in place to protect people with the use
