Updated at 2:37 p.m., Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Federal agency holds investor forums in Hawaii
Advertiser Staff
The largest nongovernment agency regulating the nation's securities industry will hold free investor forums throughout the state next week.The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority will host general investor forums with guest speaker U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka Nov. 27-29 in Honolulu, Lahaina and South Kohala on the Big Island.
Akaka will give an overview of legislation affecting the financial services industry while FINRA representatives will share information on where to turn for guidance on investing.
"Events such as these help empower individuals and families to better prepare for retirement, save for children's college education, and achieve other financial goals," Akaka said.
Dates, times and locations include:
For more information or to register, go to www.finra.org/investorforum/november07 or call toll-free: 877-586-2737.