We are well aware of the risks.We don't need regulators making decisions for us.
You should let the investors decide for themselves. It is enough to have the knowledge of the way the investment works rather than just saying no to a particular investment.
Allowing people not to invest how they choose fit, would be a legal act in the USA. Any type of market should be open to the public to prevent corruption And monopolizing!
It's my money I am investing. Not yours. Why do you have a say in what I invest in? How is this protecting me? I understand all risk involved.
I would like more frequent updates and more transparency of the data surrounding short positions in the US financial market.
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Transforming the Securities Industry CE Program
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Examinations are central to FINRA's regulatory operations, and they are one of the principal means by which the organization protects investors and promotes market integrity. FINRA's examinations also aim to provide valuable feedback to firms on areas for improvement and best practices based on insights we have gathered from examining others in the industry.
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