What are Direct Shareholder Actions? Unlike derivative actions, direct shareholder actions generally involve claims brought by individual shareholders (or a group of shareholders) challenging the conduct of a company, or individuals in control of the company. ...
Protecting your rights as a shareholder of a corporation, or member of a limited liability company, is not as easy as filing a lawsuit in your name. Often, claims of mismanagement or waste against individuals controlling a company are "derivative," meaning that they...
What are Annuities? Annuities are insurance products sold by insurance companies. In short, annuities require investors to deposit a sum on money, and in return, the insurance company makes set payments to the investor over a period of time. The money invested...
Financing a new business or venture can be achieved through several means. The best option for your and your startup depends on your own liquidity, goals, and projected profitability of your start up. Often, there are strict legal requirements that your startup must...
What is “suitability” and how does it relate to my investments?
Churning occurs when a broker excessively trades securities to generate commission.