Cie Flashcards
Retention Requirement for U5 forms
Three years
Retention Requirement for records of advertising
Three years
Retention Requirement for customer confirmations
Three years
Records of advertising, customer confirmations, customer order tickets, and U5 forms need to be retained for how many years?
Three Years
Customer order tickets retention period
three years
Records of original entry must be recorded no later than the next business day and must be kept readily available for
The records must be maintained for a period of six years, but must be readily available for two years.
A customer submits a written complaint stating that funds were stolen from an account held at a member broker-dealer. Resolution of this complaint will take place by
The COP governs the resolution of violations of the Code of Conduct.
Investigations and hearings into alleged violations of FINRA’s Code of Procedure are performed by
This is the job of the Department of Enforcement (DOE). DOE decisions may be appealed to the NAC (National Adjudicatory Council). Code of Procedure violations do not go to the arbitration panel. There is no Division of Engagement.
Schmidt, a customer, has sent a written complaint to a firm principal. After a conversation with the customer, the principal was able to resolve the customer’s concerns. How long must the complaint be held on file after the resolution?
Any record of written complaints must be kept for four years.
Keegan and Drew, spouses, have a checking account at Gloria City National Bank. The balance is $450,000. What is their protection from SIPC if Gloria City fails?
There is no coverage for Keegan and Drew. SIPC covers broker-dealers, not banks.
Who does SIPC cover
SIPC covers broker-dealers, not banks.
How long do blotters, general ledgers, and stock records need to be maintained?
These are all six-year records.
How long do blotters records need to be maintained?
Six years
How long do general ledgers need to be maintained?
Six years
How long do stock records need to be maintained?
Six years
Written complaints are kept for
Complaints are kept for four years after resolution.
SIPC coverage amount is what?
The maximum coverage is up to $500,000 in cash and securities but no more than $250,000 in cash.
An arbitration panel finds Great Plains Securities at fault in a trade error and orders the firm to pay the customer $1,200. Great Plains may appeal the decision to whom? When must such awards be paid by?
There is no appeal to an arbitration reward. Such awards must be paid within 30 days.
If a married couple have a joint account with a market value of $1 million and a debit balance of $600,000, all of which is in securities, how much coverage would this account have? Why?
$400,000.
A joint account has a maximum coverage of $500,000; however, in a margin account only the equity is covered, so the debit balance is subtracted from the market value, leaving $400,000 equity.
The Uniform Practice Code (UPC) establishes uniform trade practices pertaining to all of the following
The UPC established uniform trade practices and other guidelines or broker-dealers to follow when they do business with other member firms, including transaction settlement, good delivery, ex-dates, trade confirmations, and DK procedures.
Who does the MSRB rely on for enforcement of rules?
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).
(The MSRB regulates all matters related to the underwriting and trading of state and municipal securities but does not have enforcement powers. It depends on other SROs (e.g., FINRA) for the enforcement of its rules.)
All of the following self-regulatory organizations (SROs) function under the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) oversight
FINRA, MSRB, CBOE
(Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Municipal Securities Rule Board, Chicago Board Options Exchange)
What does FINRA acronym stand for
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
What does MSRB acronym stand for
Municipal Securities Rule Board
What does CBOE acronym stand for
Chicago Board Options Exchange
What does SEC acronym stand for
Securities and Exchange Commission
What does FSLIC acronym stand for
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation
Does FSLIC fall under SEC oversight?
No
What is the largest self regulatory authority?
FINRA
Under the Uniform Securities Act (USA), state laws require that registered representatives must register in a state in which of the following circumstances?
State laws require that broker-dealers with an office in the state, or those that direct calls into the state or receive calls from the state, be registered in that state.
Registered representatives must register in a state if they are residents or if they solicit business in a state.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may take all of the following actions against registered persons
Place limits on activities related to the securities business, suspend registration, issue a letter of censure.
Can the SEC arrest and prosecute an individual for financial criminal activity.
No, the SEC cannot arrest a natural person, but it can contact the U.S. Department of Justice.
Which regulatory body oversees trading in the over-the-counter (OTC) market?
FINRA
Who regulates all matters related to investment banking (securities underwriting)?
FINRA
Who regulates trading in the OTC market?
FINRA
Who regulates trading in the NYSE-listed securities
FINRA
Who regulates the conduct of FINRA member firms and associated persons?
FINRA
Which of the following cannot enforce their own rules? (MSRB,FINRA,SEC,CBOE)
The MSRB relies on FINRA and the SEC to enforce its rules for broker-dealers, and banking regulators to enforce their rules for banks.
What is the retention period for customer complaints?
A minimum four-year record retention is required for
What is the retention period for a firm’s original articles of incorporation?
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What is the record retention period for trade blotters?
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What is the record retention period for trade confirmations?
3 years
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency supervises
National Banks, Federal savings associations, Foreign banks operating in the United States
(The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency supervises nearly 1,400 national banks, federal savings associations, and federal branches and agencies of foreign banks operating in the United States. The mission of the comptroller is to ensure that national banks and federal savings associations operate in a safe and sound manner, provide fair access to financial services, treat customers fairly, and comply with applicable laws and regulations. The comptroller also serves as a director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.)
Who serves as director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation?
The comptroller of the currency serves as director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Company (FDIC)
How does the Office of Comptroller of the Currency supervise Broker Dealers?
It does not supervise Broker Dealers.
What is not covered by the FDIC?
Investment precuts that are not deposits are not covered by the FDIC. (Life insurance policies, mutual funds, annuities, and individual securities such as stocks and bonds).
Under the Uniform Securities Act (USA), broker-dealer registrations must be renewed how frequently?
Annually. (State laws require that registrations must be renewed annually for broker-dealers with an office in the state or those who direct calls into the state or receive calls from the state.)
Tony was fired for cause from Great Plains Investments. A U5 Form was promptly filed stating that the cause was rude treatment of coworkers creating a hostile work environment. Great Plains will keep the U5 record for a minimum of
U5s have a three-year retention requirement.
Which of the following regulatory bodies regulates but has no enforcement powers? (SEC,MSRB,FINRA,CBOE)
The MSRB regulates all matters related to the underwriting and trading of state and municipal securities. While they have the authority to write the MSRB rules and regulations, they have no enforcement powers.
What does the MSRB regulate?
The MSRB regulates all matters related to the underwriting and trading of state and municipal securities.
(While they have the authority to write the MSRB rules and regulations, they have no enforcement powers.)
Under what conditions can an exchange revoke a corporate charter?
A corporate charter is grated by a government entity, usually a state. An exchange can not revoke it.
However, a firm whose corporate charter has been revoked will likely see a delisting shortly thereafter.
Who lists or delists a security from an exchange?
The exchange itself has this authority.
Who can set the capital requirements for members of an exchange?
The exchange itself has this authority.
Who can set the order priority for an exchange?
The exchange itself has this authority.
All of the following are self-regulatory organizations (SROs) except
(MSRB,SEC,FINRA,NYSE)
All U.S. exchanges such as the NYSE and Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) are SROs. In addition, FINRA and the MSRB are SROs. The SEC is not.
How long must monthly and quarterly statements be kept?
Monthly and quarterly statements must be kept for six years.
The buy and sell and quantity information on the order tickets and confirmations statements will show up on what customer statements
monthly or quarterly statements.
How long must confirmations and order tickets be kept?
The confirmations and order tickets must be kept for three years.