Crypto assets—also known as digital assets—are assets that are issued or transferred using distributed ledger or blockchain technology. They include, but are not limited to, so-called “virtual currencies,” “coins,” and “tokens.” A particular crypto asset may or may not meet definition of a “security” under the federal securities laws. FINRA rules that relate to securities, or that do not depend on securities status, may impose obligations on the crypto asset-related activities of member firms and associated persons.
Mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are two of the most common ways for Americans to invest. These investment products have some important similarities, but they also have key differences.
You’ve made the decision to work with an investment professional. You might notice that some candidates have a string of letters after their name. Chances are that this alphabet soup refers to one or more professional designations. Here are three things to know as you sort through the various credentials.
Women’s financial influence is growing, but they may not be making the most of their increased financial power. Investing can seem intimidating, but it doesn’t need to be. Here are five ways women can take charge of their financial futures.
As a self-regulatory organization, information sharing is key to FINRA's pursuit of its mission of investor protection and market integrity, and no single resource is a better example of that than FINRA's Annual Regulatory Oversight Report. On this episode, we hear from four leaders within FINRA's Member Supervision department to discuss highlights from the 2024 report.
