Individual investors are more educated and have more educational resources than ever. I dont see that there is a need to limit individual investors in a way that is a step back for flexibility and individual choice. Limiting individuals in a significant manner as proposed simply creates a potential monopoly for registered financial advisors to offer services that an individual simply cant have
Portfolio Resources Group, Inc. appreciates the opportunity to comment on Regulatory Notice 22-08 published by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). We support FINRAs investor protection mission and commend FINRA for reminding members of their current regulatory obligations. However, we are deeply concerned that FINRA is considering a series of radical and unprecedented regulations
The Cyber and Analytics Unit (CAU) within FINRA’s Member Supervision program is highlighting recent updates to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0, which is a resource designed to help organizations manage and reduce cybersecurity risks, regardless of their degree of cybersecurity sophistication.
We selected the topics in this Report for their interest to the largest number of firms; consequently, they may include areas that are not relevant to an individual firm and omit other areas that are applicable.FINRA advises each firm to review the Report and consider incorporating relevant elements into its compliance program in a manner tailored to the firm’s activities and
Frequently asked questions and answers
Summary
In 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments1 that revise certain of the Financial and Operational Combined Uniform Single (FOCUS) reporting and annual report requirements that apply to brokers and dealers pursuant to SEA Rule 17a-52 to take account of security-based swap (SBS) activity. Further, as a result of these changes, to
I am opposed to government regulators restricting individual financial accounts! It would change the dynamics of a free and open market economy! For instance, the ETF symbols, BOIL & KOLD, have a boom and bust historical market cycle. The NATURAL GAS traders can swing the market prices wildly and that is how markets operate. I believe president Biden and his administration will bear down
Investors of Color are Entering the Market at a Faster Pace than White Investors and Tend to Be Much Younger, Report Shows
I consider it vital that ordinary investors retain the right to invest in leveraged, inverse funds such as UVXY. During market declines, these are frequently nearly the only investments that go up, while everything else goes down together like a flock of birds. During the financial crisis of 2008, I was wiped out because I only invested in stocks which my investment letters assured me would be
Comments: As an RIA and CFP Professional with over two decades experience I can tell you that retail investors are far more experienced, savvy and informed than when I started in the business. Teenagers invest through their phones, something I never dreamed of at their age. The disclosure and consumer warnings required by leveraged products providers more than addresses the risks involved in
