As a retail investor it would be nice to see increased transparency from financial institutions. No more naked shorts, or at least increased naked short share exposure, decreased use of Dark Pool trading, required reporting from every institution on their positions (short and long) to organizations such as FINRA or Ortex etc, and forced coverage of FTDs when they are due. All of these are
Activities requiring registration as an Equity Trader.<br/>
Regulatory Notice
Notice TypeRule Amendment
Referenced Rules & NoticesNASD Rule 2860 NTM 06-46NTM 06-09NTM 05-56NTM 05-31
Suggested RoutingComplianceInstitutionalLegalOptionsSenior ManagementTradingTraining
Key Topic(s)Exercise LimitsOptionsPosition Limits
Options Position and Exercise Limits
Executive Summary
SEC amendments to NASD Rule 2860 extend until March 1, 2008, a pilot
Leveraged funds and ETF's are important tools to allow investors to gain market leverage at a manageable level of risk, compared to traditional methods of leverage, such as the use of margin. Investors who research and learn the appropriate use of leveraged funds are able to use them as a part of an overall portfolio and generate leverage without jeopardizing their entire net worth. In
New Account Application Template
In response to request for comment: Current, licensing requirements for real estate capital transactions (e.g., private debt and equity placements, M&A, and Sales) are too numerous (e.g., SIE, S63, S22, S79, and S82), overlapping, time consuming, and do very little to protect investors (Accredited Investors and Institutions). This is further compounded by additional licensing requirements
I believe I should have (and retain) the right to make my own investment decisions, including the freedom to invest in cryptocurrency funds such as BITO and others.
Investing in anything, including ANY security or index, has inherent risks. Using intelligent analysis, certain risks can offer excellent rewards - again, with ANY security.
I don't believe it is fair to market participants (
FINRA Requests Comment on a Proposal to Establish a “Pay-to-Play” Rule
Proposed Rule Change to the Code of Arbitration Procedure for Customer Disputes and Industry Disputes to Amend the Chairperson Eligibility Requirements
SUGGESTED ROUTING*
Senior Management
Corporate Finance
Legal & Compliance
Syndicate
Training
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REQUEST FOR COMMENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The NASD requests membership comment on proposed
