Skip to main content

Free Consultation:

(800) 382-7969

Blog

Concentrated Position Risk Drawing Regulatory Scrutiny

On December 7, 2018, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) issued a comprehensive report (“Report on FINRA Examination Findings”) which “focuses on selected observations from recent examinations that FINRA considers worth highlighting because of their potential significance, frequency, and impact on investors and the markets.” This report serves as an essential resource for both investors […]

FINRA Concerned About Volatility-Linked Investment Products

On December 7, 2018, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) issued a comprehensive report (“Report on FINRA Examination Findings”) which “focuses on selected observations from recent examinations that FINRA considers worth highlighting because of their potential significance, frequency, and impact on investors and the markets.” This report provides a detailed analysis of various financial products, […]

Does the Corporate Debt Market Signal the End of the Party on Wall Street?

On November 26, 2018, in an editorial in the New York Times (“When Blue Chip Companies Pile on Debt, it’s Time to Worry”), it was noted that “fueled by cheap credit, American corporations have been gorging on acquisitions.” This raises important questions about the future of Corporate Debt. The increasing reliance on borrowed capital reflects […]

Market Sees Problems Ahead for General Electric – GE

General Electric Co. shares plummeted after two Wall Street analysts sounded more alarm bells around the company’s liquidity, and a report said former General Electric employees were being questioned by federal investigators about its troubled insurance business. Deutsche Bank slashed its GE price target to $7 a share on Friday, saying revenue for the conglomerate’s […]

Structured Notes Linked to FANG and Technology Are in Deep Trouble

Main street investors who have purchased FANG or other technology-related structured notes face a stark reality check. These investments, once seen as safe havens, are now proving to be fraught with risks that many were unprepared to handle. A deeper understanding of the mechanics behind structured notes, including their benefits and pitfalls, can help investors […]