Unit 2-General Supervision Flashcards

1
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When is New Account Form Needed?

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By settlement of first trade

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New Account Info

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  • Name and address
  • Occupation and name and address of employer
  • DOB
  • SSN or Tax ID
  • Is customer affiliated?
  • Citizenship
  • Signature of rep and principal
  • Discretion, Hypothecation, Release of Info to 3rd Party (if applicable)

NOTE: A SSN is not needed so long as client can prove one has been applied for

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Info Needed for Recommendations

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  • Income, Net Worth, Tax Status
  • Number of dependents
  • Investment Objectives/Risk Tolerance
  • Other holdings
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4
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Quantitative Suitability

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  • A recommendation must be assessed as it pertains to the client’s overall portfolio
  • While there is no set metric, high turnover and or excessive trading may indicate a violation
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5
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Who approves new accounts?

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53, 9/10, or 24

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Institutional Accounts

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  • Bank, S&L, Insurance Co, or Mutual Fund Co
  • IA registered under Act of ‘40 or state admin
  • Any person or entity with 50+ million in total assets
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What info is not needed from an institutional account?

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-Tax Status

NOTE: Suitability is still needed if recommendations are to be made

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Control Relationship Disclosure

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Control relationships should be disclosed to clients before recommending the purchase/sale of effected securities. If not made at this time, it must be disclosed in writing by settlement (usually on confirm)
-Discretionary trades of control securities can only be made if the client specifically authorizes it

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9
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Not Held

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An order (that is not discretionary) in which the client allows BD to determine time order is placed

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10
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Discretionary Approval and Supervision

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  • S53 or 9/10 prior to first trade
  • Discretionary order tickets must be principal approved promptly after execution
  • Regular discretionary account review should be conducted to review potential churning/unsuitable trades
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11
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JWROS Basics

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  • Checks must be made out to, and endorsed by all parties

- Good delivery requires all securities to be endorsed by all parties prior to sale

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12
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Multiple Accounts (guaranteed)

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Multiple account registrations for one client.

  • Client must attest that no other person has an interest in the accounts
  • May be consolidated for margin purposes (guaranteed accounts)
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13
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Partnership Accounts

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A UA with two or more individuals

-Partnership agreement must be on file with the firm and annual amendments should be obtained by the firm

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Corporate Accounts

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BD must have Corporate Resolution or other documentation stating who has trading authority on the account(s)

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15
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Margin in Partnerships or Corp Accounts

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Only allowed if expressly stated in partnership agreement or Corp resolution

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16
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Accounts for Muni Employees

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Before opening:

  • Firm must contact employer in writing notifying them of the account opening
  • Follow any instructions given by employer
  • Send dupe confirms (any any other statements if required)

NOTE: Rule applies to spouse and minor children
NOTE 2: A muni rep does not have to ask about affiliation at the time of application However, if the rep knows client is employed by another firm, he must follow rules

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Fiduciary Accounts

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Account in which a 3rd party acts on behalf of the actual account owner

  • Executors, guardians, trustees, conservators, and receivers (bankruptcies)
  • Fiduciaries cannot give discretion to another party. All trades must be made by fiduciary
  • Depending on state, may be limited to prudent man rule or legal list (investment grade debt)
18
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Margin in Trusts

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Only if specified in trust docs

19
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Guardian Paperwork Requirement

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BD must have a current (60 day) court order of appointment.

-Firm must refuse to open account if more than 60 days old until new copy is obtained

20
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UTMA/UGMA Rules

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  • If donor and custodian are same person, they cannot charge a fee
  • Name and SSN of custodian and minor are needed
  • A successor custodian can be named
  • Accounts should be titled as “Robert Smith as custodian for James Smith”
  • Securities in the account are registered with the custodian but are legally owned by the minor
21
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Other UGMA/UTMA Rules

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  • Gifts are irrevocable
  • No margin or securities lending allowed
  • Money withdrawn must be for minors benefit or for legitimate reimbursement of expenses
  • Withdrawals must be documented for use
  • Cash must be reinvested in reasonable time
  • Minor can sue custodian for malpractice
  • If minor dies, account goes to minor’s estate
  • Minor is technically responsible for tax liabilities
22
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Investment Advisory Accounts

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  • Can be individual accounts or omnibus
  • If omnibus, advisor must attest that the funds belong to customers and not advisor
  • Confirms and Statements are sent to client and advisor
  • If the advisor is with an introducing BD, the clearing firm is responsible for sending statements and confirms
23
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DVP

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An account in which the payment and delivery is made at an agent bank

  • Common for large institutions that hold their assets at a bank as opposed to BD
  • For a BD to allow a DVP account, it must have name and address of bank as well as the customer account number
  • Order ticket must be marked DVP/RVP

NOTE: Once a DVP agreement is on file, a BD is not required to contact the agent bank prior to a DVP trade

24
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When do DVP confirms go out?

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Day of execution

25
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When is settlement for DVP trades

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Regular way (T+2)

NOTE: If there is a logistical problem with the trade (not inability to pay), member has 35 days from trade date to receive payment.