Call for Candidates for Upcoming FINRA Small Firm Advisory Committee Election
IMPORTANT MAIL VOTE
OFFICERS, PARTNERS AND PROPRIETORS
TO: All NASD Members
LAST VOTING DATE IS APRIL 15, 1985
Enclosed herewith is a proposed amendment to Article III, Section 33 of the Rules of Fair Practice. This amendment has been approved by the Association's Board of Governors for submission to the membership for a vote. If approved, the amendment must then be filed with, and approved
Any data that is communicated publicly should be communicated in the most efficient manner possible. In a industry where data is considered to be so valuable that firms were willing to spend millions of dollars to have their fiber optic cable runs as close as physically possible to the exchanges so they could get a timing advantage, the short interest report being collected only a twice a month
SEC Approves Rule Establishing an Interim Pilot Program on Margin Requirements for Transactions in Credit Default Swaps
I am alarmed and disturbed by the prospect of FINRA regulating investments by blocking or impeding investors' access to them.
Hedging and leveraging with exchange-traded funds are cornerstones of my personal investment strategy. I can't afford to and don't want to invest in the futures market directly, and I don't think options offer a good risk-reward profile
Background
FINRA has been actively monitoring financial technology-related (FinTech) developments in the securities industry. A growing number of FinTech firms have been embracing new technologies, pioneering innovative products and developing new client-oriented financial services business models. Many traditional financial service providers are also rethinking their business models,
When you buy or sell stocks, bonds and other types of investments, there are costs associated with doing so. Costs may also come with managing or simply maintaining an investment account. These costs can add up, so it’s important to understand and manage them.
I strongly oppose regulators determining which investments are the correct ones for me and my family.
Our industry needs to focus more time and effort on educating the general public and engaging with younger demographics K-12 students to help develop financial literacy programs at a younger age.
Investments should be available to everyone, not just the wealthy or privileged. If regulators are
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
I M P O R T A N T
OFFICERS, PARTNERS AND PROPRIETORS
TO: All NASD Members
LAST VOTING DATE IS JUNE 20, 1983
The National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (the "Association") is submitting for membership vote a proposed new section of the Rules of Fair Practice which, if adopted, would replace the current Interpretation of the Board of Governors — Review of Corporate Financing
