On January 30, 2013, we sent FINRA a comment letter concerning the controversial proposed rule which would require disclosure of all “enhanced compensation” – forgivable loans, up-front bonuses, back-end bonuses, and the like – to customers. For those opposed to the proposed rule, the comment period is open until March 5, 2013. The text of our comment letter is set forth below:
Marcia E. Asquith Office of Corporate Secretary FINRA 1735 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-1506
Re: Comment on Proposed FINRA Rule concerning Enhanced Compensation