To whom it may Concern,
I am strongly opposed to restricting which public investments I am allowed to invest in. Being able to invest in inverse funds allows me to hedge against a decreasing market. My 401k platforms do not offer inverse investing opportunities nor do the representatives/specialists want to take or move investments when the market is moving negatively. They say don't
I understand there are plans underway to limit the availability of certain funds deemed too complex for the average investor. As an average investor I say, "how dare you!" To decide what is right for me and restrict MY access to products like leveraged an inverse funds while allowing wealthy individuals to use these same tactics is just wrong. The playing field is already uneven. You
SEC Approves Amendments to Require Firms to Report OTC Transactions in Equity Securities as Soon as Practicable, But No Later Than 10 Seconds, Following Execution
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On April 18, 1983, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Release No. 34-19687 announcing the adoption of changes to Rule 10b-10 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240 lOb-10), the "securities confirmation rule," (the "Rule"). Rule 10b-10 requires broker-dealers to send
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The NASD Board of Governors requests member comment on rule proposals developed by the Industry/Regulatory Council on Continuing Education (the Council). These proposals codify and expand the conceptual recommendations made by a special task force comprised entirely of industry
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SummaryFor the past two years, FINRA has encouraged firms to keep their Risk Monitoring Analyst (formerly known as a “Regulatory Coordinator”) informed if the firm, or its associated persons or affiliates, engaged, or intended to engage, in activities related to digital assets, including digital assets that are non-securities.1 FINRA appreciates members’ cooperation with this request and
