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From what do Self Regulatory Organisations (SROs) derive their power?
Ans: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Trading on material, non-public information is considered
__________________.
Ans: Insider trading
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Identify the acronym: RR
Ans: Registered representative
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True or False: The MSRB has no authority or control over municipal
issuers.
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Ans: True
What will SIPC cover in a customer's margin account?
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Ans: Only the customer's equity (securities clear of any outstanding
loan)
What is the purpose of the FDIC?
Ans: To insure bank deposits and also to examine and supervise
financial institutions for safety and soundness
Define penny stock.
Ans: Non-exchange traded securities that are priced at less than $5 per
share
What is FINRA?
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Ans: The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority; created by the merger
of the NASD and NYSE regulatory authorities
The IC Act of '40 requires a fund with more than _____ shareholders to
register with the SEC.
Ans: The IC Act of '40 requires a fund with more than 100 shareholders
to register with the SEC.
Identify the acronym: WSP
Ans: Written Supervisory Procedures
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What is the purpose of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation?
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Ans: To guarantee the safety of cash deposited in FDIC member banks
against bank failure
Who enforces MSRB rules?
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Ans: BD Enforcement: SEC or FINRA and Bank Dealer Enforcement: FRB,
FDIC, or the Comptroller of the Currency
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What are joint accounts considered by SIPC?
Ans: Joint accounts are considered separate from individual accounts.
The __________________________________________ is the SRO for the OTC
market.
Ans: The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is the SRO for
the OTC market.
True or False: SIPC provides coverage for both commodities and futures
accounts.
Ans: False
What is the SRO for municipal securities?