Background
In response to the March 2017 Special Notice on Engagement issued as part of FINRA360, FINRA received a number of comments and suggestions regarding ways in which FINRA could help facilitate compliance among its member firms. One of FINRA's defining characteristics as a self-regulatory organization (SRO) is the ability to develop compliance tools and other
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FINRA has taken disciplinary actions against the following firms and individuals for violations of FINRA rules; federal securities laws, rules and regulations; and the rules of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB).
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I apologize for the undoubtedly large number of submissions you are likely receiving from those simply looking to vent rather than actually comment on the specific matters in this notice. The scope of volume seen in trading is absolutely daunting, and I think the first question that should be asked regarding any information being collected is whether it is purely self-reported, or if there is
SummaryFINRA has amended FINRA Rule 4210 (Margin Requirements) to establish a specified exception under the margin rules with respect to certain short option or warrant positions on indexes that are written against products that track the same underlying index. Referred to as “protected” option or warrant positions, the new exception conforms with similar provisions Cboe recently adopted. The
The Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) section of the 2022 Report on FINRA’s Risk Monitoring and Examination Activities (the Report) informs member firms’ compliance programs by providing annual insights from FINRA’s ongoing regulatory operations, including (1) relevant regulatory obligations and related considerations, (2) exam findings and effective practices, and (3) additional resources.
For years, the London Interbank Offered Rate (Libor) set the benchmark for global interest rates and impacted trillions of dollars in financial activity, leading many to call it as “the world’s most important number.” However, following controversies and reform efforts after the 2008 financial crisis, regulators in the United States and United Kingdom began exploring a replacement benchmark rate
I have been using index Inverse Leveraged ETFs (I-LETFs) as a portfolio hedge, given that my single stock positions can be volatile, and that my portfolio is not correlated with the indices I inverse.
I use I-LETFs in my active trading account, not in my long term investment account.
The I-LETFs are usually under 10% of my portfolio--I rebalance my I-LETF exposure almost daily, to counteract the
I believe after reviewing the current rules, and revision suggestions made, that it is INCREDIBLY important that FINRA immediately implement the changes as suggested AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. It is apparent that the system of reporting is severely outdated and antiquated relative to the available technology and communication speeds of today. It has become quite clear that the nature of this antiquated
