Replies to post #24895 on Validian Corp (fka VLDI)

[1967novaBill]

Thankyou that was helpful, explains alot

[Willy]

Thanks. Even though he says you can still buy or sell those companies you won't be able to do that through some brokers. I trade through Etrade and here's their position: Note the paragraph in red.

Since this is Etrades position it would be interesting if other investors would get their brokers position on this issue and post it here.

From my Etrade account.
Updated SEC rules for over-the-counter securities
New rules will affect your ability to buy and sell “Pink No Information” securities, including at E*TRADE

On September 28, 2021, new requirements take effect that will impact the market for—and value of—certain “over-the-counter (OTC) securities” you currently hold or have held in the past. The new rules apply to “Pink No Information” OTC securities of companies that fail to publicly report and keep current financial and other company information and will restrict the ability of U.S. brokers, like E*TRADE from making these products generally available.

Some background on the new requirements

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently adopted amendments to SEC Rule 15c2-11 governing the submission and publication of OTC quotations. These amendments will prohibit broker-dealers from submitting or publicly disseminating bid/ask quotations for OTC securities of issuers that do not meet enhanced information filing requirements.
Securities of issuers that make the required information publicly available by the deadline in the rule should not be affected.

What these changes mean for you

Starting September 28, 2021, you will no longer be able to buy or sell “Pink No Information” OTC securities through E*TRADE. Other restrictions related to the purchase of these securities may apply sooner. Please keep in mind that the upcoming changes will negatively affect the value of any “Pink No Information” OTC securities you hold now or in the future.

Here’s how to get more information about these changes and how they might affect you:

Understand the SEC amendments for OTC securities
Learn more about quotations for OTC securities

As always, thank you for choosing E*TRADE. It is our privilege to serve you.

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