There is a crime spree running free in the stock market and nobody is doing a thing about it. Naked shorting is illegal, and should punished harshly and published for the world to see. If I sell you something I don’t own, that is called fraud, and I would end up in jail. It should be just as illegal to sell shares that don;t exist. The perpetrators of this should get a minimum 5 year prison
I am sick & tired of large hedge funds such as Citadel performing coordinated ladder attacks against GME & AMC, as well as others. Those two charts frequently pattern in lock step with each other. Investors know, as I assume FINRA & SEC does as well, that naked shorting is taking place on a grand scale. To make matters worse, the bulk of the short sales, particularly on
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On February 5, 1997, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved an amendment to the Automated Confirmation Transaction (ACTSM) Service rules (NASD® Rule 6130) to require all Market Makers to mark their ACT reports to denote when they have relied on the Market Maker exemption
For the markets to be a truly capitalist vehicle, all data available so some must be available to all. SEC Rules mean nothing to these large firms because the penalties are not severe enough to matter. The relatively small fines for violating the laws of the US and the rules of the SEC are simply the cost of doing business for these firms. It is public knowledge they budget these things into
Dear FINRA, I saw you are looking for comments on 21-19, regarding short positions. Here are my thoughts: -Naked shorting is illegal and conditions need to be met by regulatory agencies to ensure it doesn't happen. - Short positions should need to be reported daily by funds and market makers, and public notice needs to be reported daily on a public website for that purpose, for all holdings
As a not-for-profit membership organization, FINRA is committed to openness and engagement with our member firms regarding our financial plans. In that spirit, we are writing to update you on FINRA’s current financial situation and our path forward for funding FINRA’s mission of protecting investors and promoting market integrity while facilitating vibrant capital markets. As we have stated in several prior financial reports and communications, this path forward must eventually include an increase in member fees.
Guidance on Effective Supervision and Control Practices for Firms Engaging in Algorithmic Trading Strategies
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Pursuant to FINRA Rule 4210(f)(8)(A), FINRA is establishing higher strategy-based margin requirements for exchange-traded notes (ETNs) and options on ETNs in light of the complex nature of these products. The new requirements for initial and maintenance margin are detailed below.
In addition, FINRA is clarifying that ETNs and options on ETNs are not eligible for portfolio
I am a new retail investor. I hold GME and AMC stocks not only as a way to gain financial freedom, but also as a way to protest market manipulation and shed a light on corruption in Wallstreet. After learning about the blatant manipulation that is happening in the market, I have grown increasingly passionate about fighting for a free and fair market for all. I have witnessed the hedge funds
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