Practice

Overview of the Regulatory Framework

Form U4 registers and is updated within 30 days; Form U5 is filed within 30 days of leaving. Paid outside work needs prior written notice.

A lesson for this section

Question 1

Who may take the SIE exam?

Question 2

A candidate passes the SIE and does not join a firm. How long does the SIE result remain valid for registering as a representative?

Question 3

A candidate passes the SIE. What can she now do?

Question 4

Which form does a member firm file to register a new representative?

Question 5

A registered representative is charged with a felony. Within how many days must his Form U4 be updated?

Question 6

A representative is fired. When must the firm file Form U5?

Question 7

Why must most associated persons of a broker-dealer be fingerprinted?

Question 8

Which event can cause a statutory disqualification?

Question 9

How often must a registered person complete the Regulatory Element of continuing education?

Question 10

Who decides the content of the Firm Element of continuing education?

Question 11

A registered representative wants a paid weekend job selling insurance for an unaffiliated insurance agency. What must he do under FINRA's outside activity rules?

Question 12

A representative wants to sell a friend's private company shares to customers outside the firm, for a commission. What do FINRA's rules on private securities transactions require?

Question 13

Under FINRA Rule 3220, what is the most a representative may give in gifts to a person at another firm in a year, in connection with business?

Question 14

A representative takes a client of another firm to a ball game and goes with him. How does Rule 3220's gift limit apply?

Question 15

A municipal finance professional can vote for a mayor running for re-election. What is the most she may contribute to the campaign without triggering MSRB Rule G-37's ban?

Question 16

A customer sends a written complaint to her representative. What must the firm do?