FINRA has seen a recent significant spike in investor complaints resulting from recommendations made by fraudulent “investment groups” promoted through social media channels. Complaints describe bad actors, posing as registered investment advisers, who advertise “stock investment groups” on Instagram and other social media channels and then turn to encrypted group chats on WhatsApp to communicate with interested investors and pitch investments.
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The second session of the 102nd Congress, which adjourned on October 9, 1992, passed only one major bill of direct interest to the securities industry, the Futures Trading Practices Act. Other proposed
Investment funds pool the money of many investors and invest according to a specific strategy. Funds come in various types, each with differing features. Generally, publicly offered funds — such as mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds and unit investment trusts — must be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as investment companies.
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FINRA Issues Guidance Regarding the Use of Stop Orders During Volatile Market Conditions
FINRA’s rules should be modernized to address economic costs, evolving markets, technology advancements, and regulatory inefficiencies. Below are key areas for modernization, including specific rules, guidance updates, and regulatory overlaps that warrant attention.1. Focus Areas for Modernizing FINRA RulesSeveral FINRA rules are outdated, overly burdensome, or fail to account for modern trading
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After considering the application, the membership interview, other information and documents provided by the Applicant, other information and documents obtained by the Department, and the public interest and the protection of investors, the Department shall determine whether the Applicant meets each of the following standards:
(1) The application and all supporting
This rule is no longer applicable. NASD Rule 1010 Series has been superseded by FINRA Rule 1000 Series. Please consult the appropriate FINRA Rule.
(a) Standards for Admission
After considering the application, the membership interview, other information and documents provided by the Applicant, other information and documents obtained by the Department, and the public interest and the protection
(a) Standards for Admission
After considering the application, the membership interview, other information and documents provided by the Applicant, other information and documents obtained by the Department, and the public interest and the protection of investors, the Department shall determine whether the Applicant meets each of the following standards:
(1) The application and all supporting
To Whom It May Concern at FINRA,I’m writing as a long-time trader in the OTC markets to share my honest concerns about how Rule 15c2-11 has impacted retail investors like myself.This rule may have been created with good intentions — to protect investors and clean up bad actors — but the way it’s been enforced has done real damage to people who’ve spent years trading these markets responsibly.
