When I buy and hold a stock, like AMC, the obvious hope and intent for me is that the price will go up and I will make a profit. So it doesn’t make sense to me that an entity that holds my shares for me, like Robinhood for example, can lend my shares to someone else then the borrower uses my shares to short and drive down the price. They benefit by achieving their goal of lowering the price, the
To whom it may concern I am an American, and as an American tax paying citizen of this great country. I am saddened and also frustrated by the actions of Wall Street hedge funds, market makers, brokers and the FINRAS . People such as yourself that are willing stoop to such low levels in order to line their pockets with wealth while taking away from others. Does the word freedom mean anything to
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
Executive Summary
FINRA recently held annual elections to fill vacancies on its Regional Committees, Small Firm Advisory Committee (SFAC), and the National Adjudicatory Council (NAC). Additionally, at its December meeting, the FINRA Board of Governors (FINRA Board) also selected individuals to fill several appointed seats on the SFAC and NAC. This Notice lists the individuals recently elected
On October 23, 2023, FINRA announced the Regional Committee election. Firms in Districts with contested elections (Districts 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10) will receive ballots via email from [email protected] to vote in this election (hard copy ballots will also be mailed to these firms). Voting concludes on November 22, 2023, and the newly elected Regional Committee members will take
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Executive SummaryThe purpose of this Election Notice is to notify firms of the upcoming elections to fill vacancies on the FINRA Regional Committees, and the mailing of ballots to eligible firms.As detailed below, the following seats are contested:Midwest Region Committee, District 4 representativeMidwest Region Committee, District 8 representativeNew York Region Committee, District 10
SummaryFINRA is issuing this Notice to remind member firms of longstanding Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and FINRA rules and guidance concerning best execution and payment for order flow, which the SEC has defined very broadly to refer to a wide range of practices including monetary payments and discounts, rebates, or other fee reductions or credits. Under these rules and guidance,
Executive Summary
The purpose of this Election Notice is to notify firms of the upcoming elections to fill vacancies on the FINRA Regional Committees, and the mailing of ballots to eligible firms.
As detailed below, the District 2 seats on the West Region Committee are the only contested seats. Therefore, only firms that are members of FINRA in District 2 as of the close of business on Monday,
FINRA has 12 advisory committees that provide feedback on rule proposals, regulatory initiatives and industry issues. Approximately 100 industry members and 30 non-industry members serve on these committees. The advisory committees meet in-person or via teleconference typically between two and five times a year.
