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Increased Investment Risk Transparency: Mandatory Warnings for Investors.

This Act aims to enhance investor protection by requiring exchanges to clearly label companies where investors lack direct ownership interest and may have limited legal recourse. This means that if you invest in certain foreign entities (especially Chinese ones), you will receive explicit warnings about the lack of legal protection. Brokers and dealers will be required to inform you of this risk, helping you make more informed financial decisions.
Key points
National securities exchanges must clearly identify the symbols (tickers) of companies that are 'consolidated variable interest entities' (VIEs), particularly foreign ones, to warn investors.
Investors purchasing shares in these entities may lack direct equity ownership or legal recourse—the Act mandates that this risk be clearly communicated.
Brokers and dealers will be required to provide investors with warnings about the potential lack of legal recourse when investing in these high-risk entities.
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Print number: 118_S_855
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Process start date: 2023-03-16