Chapter 02 : Sales Supervision - Customer Accounts Flashcards
If a customer changes his address, where and when must notification of the change be sent?
Notification must be sent to the customer’s old address within 30 days of the change.
May an RR and a client share in an account?
Yes, with firm approval and provided the sharing in gains and losses is proportionate to their investment.
True or False: Names appearing on the OFAC List are customers who had a previous business relationship with the firm.
False. The list shows the names of suspected terrorists and criminals.
May a custodian remove funds from a custodial account?
Yes, but only for the benefit of the minor.
______ power of attorney allows a person to buy or sell securities, transfer assets, or have check writing privileges.
Full power of attorney allows a person to buy or sell securities, transfer assets, or have check writing privileges.
The formula for determining equity in a short margin account is: ____________ - ____________ = Equity
The formula for determining equity in a short margin account is: Credit Balance - Short Market Value (SMV) = Equity
When a client dies, instructions will be provided by the _________________________.
When a client dies, instructions will be provided by the executor/administrator.
After receiving client authorization, whose written approval is required to exercise discretion in the client’s account?
A partner, officer, or other appropriately registered official of the member firm
The ________________ Agreement describes the customer’s pledging of securities as collateral to the BD.
The Hypothecation Agreement describes the customer’s pledging of securities as collateral to the BD.
Not held orders allow for what level of discretion?
Time and price of execution
Who may enter orders in a joint account?
Any owner named on the account
After a transfer request has been validated, the MSRB requires the transfer to be completed within ____ business days.
After a transfer request has been validated, the MSRB requires the transfer to be completed within three business days.
A client with $3,000 of SMA has buying power of $________.
A client with $3,000 of SMA has buying power of $6,000 (the SMA balance x 2).
Where will excess equity be recorded?
The Special Memorandum Account (SMA)
To open an account under the USA PATRIOT Act rules, is a client’s Social Security number a requested or required item?
Required
If owned for ____ days, open-end investment company (mutual fund) shares may be used as collateral in a margin account.
If owned for 30 days, open-end investment company (mutual fund) shares may be used as collateral in a margin account.
True or False: Money may be withdrawn from a joint account in one owner’s name.
False. Any checks should be in both parties’ names.
The formula for determining equity in a long margin account is: ____________ - __________ = Equity
The formula for determining equity in a long margin account is: Long Market Value (LMV) - Debit Balance = Equity
True or False: Customers are required to sign the Loan Consent Agreement.
False. Signing the agreement is optional.
True or False: If a stock is shorted and a dividend is declared, the short seller must pay the lender the dividend.
True
What is required for an account being opened for a client who wishes to engage in short selling stock?
(1) Principal’s signature and (2) client’s signature (since the activity requires a margin account)
Calculate SMA using the following balances: LMV $40,000, Debit $10,000 and Equity $30,000
Equity - 50% of the LMV = Excess Equity ($30,000 - $20,000 = $10,000)
What must be done if a client is too ill to manage his own affairs?
Obtain a court appointment naming someone to manage the account
May clients in TIC accounts have unequal interests?
Yes. Also, TIC accounts may have more than two account holders.