In this third and final episode in our series covering FINRA's ongoing crypto asset regulatory work, we hear from FINRA's Blockchain Lab, which serves as a central point within FINRA for the development of blockchain-related regulatory initiatives to learn about how the Lab is supporting and advancing FINRA's regulatory work involving crypto assets.
SummaryFINRA will conduct its Annual Meeting of firms on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time at FINRA’s Washington, DC, office located at 1700 K Street, NW, Washington, D.C. The purpose of the meeting is to elect one Small Firm Governor, one Mid-Size Firm Governor and one Large Firm Governor to the FINRA Board of Governors (FINRA Board or Board).1It is important
Corporate mergers and acquisitions can have a significant impact on the value of stock held by investors. But apart from the potential for sudden price changes for impacted shares, what else do investors need to know about mergers and acquisitions?
A new question has been added to the Uniform Application for Securities Industry Registration or Transfer (Form U4) to identify Residential Supervisory Locations (RSLs) for purposes of complying with FINRA Rule 3110.19(d), as amended (RSL Question). Firms that have identified a location as a non-registered private residence are required to answer the RSL Question as either “Yes” or “No” by December 26, 2024. The previously announced October 15, 2024 date in Regulatory Notice 24-02 has been replaced by the December 26, 2024 deadline. Further information on Form U4’s new RSL Question and the related deadline is available in File No. SR-FINRA-2024-015 and in the Frequently Asked Questions about Residential Supervisory Locations (RSLs).
I as a tax paying citizen not regulators should be able to choose the public investments that are right for myself and my family. Public investments should be available to all of the public, not just the privileged. The people shouldn't have to go through any special process like passing a test before they can invest in public securities, including cryptocurrency funds such as BITO.I have an
I OPPOSE RESTRICTIONS TO MY RIGHT TO INVEST!
I not regulators 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.
I shouldn't have to go through any special process like passing a test before I can invest in public securities. I am capable of
I oppose the proposed restrictions on leveraged and inverse funds. I am already an accredited investor and my use of leveraged funds make up only a tiny portion of my net worth. I understand the risks and see no reason to restrict access to these and other products. They are already inherently less risky than other readily available products like options, crypto, certain poorly run private
I strongly oppose the proposed restrictions on these securities products. Primarily, I am able to evaluate, analyze and decide for MYSELF when and if these securities are appropriate for me. I possess, as do, I would presume, the overwhelming majority of inventors, the skills, knowledge, experience and discretion needed to decide whether or not to use them. These are important hedging tools,
I oppose new rule making that would make leveraged and inverse ETFs difficult or impossible for normal investors to buy. I have used these sorts of ETFs in the past profitably for both hedging risks and investment purposes. I believe these products are both understandable and useful to the average investor.
Given the recent blow-up of so-called qualified investors and family offices like Bill
As a long time private investor, I have the right to decide on my investment strategies, not a regulator. Specifically, I recently invested in an inverse fund tailored for the current inflationary environment. I am well educated, and resent being forced to take a special test to be allowed to invest in ANY equity or debt instrument. A regulator controlled decision will damage my investment
