EXAMFX SIE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2022/2023

What is the maximum amount of SIPC coverage available to each separate customer? - Answer - $500,000 including up to $250,000 in cash If a customer purchases securities and does not settle the account 4 business days, what should the brokerage firm do first? - Answer - Ask for an extension of time from the SRO or cancel the trade and sell off the purchased securities When must a customer who purchases securities in a cash or margin account pay for the securities? - Answer - 4 business days What is the maximum insurance the SIPC provides customer accounts for unreturned cash? - Answer - $250,000 If a customer purchases securities and does not settle the account in 4 business days, what is the brokerage firm's first order of business? - Answer - To sell off the purchased securities and freeze the account for 90 days What act covers the trading of securities after they have been issued, the regulation of exchanges, and the regulation of broker/dealers? - Answer - The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 What term describes the legislation that regulates the sale of securities at the state level? - Answer - Blue Sky laws What entity is responsible for the safekeeping of an investment company's cash and securities? - Answer - The custodian Between what two parties does the underwriting agreement exist? - Answer - The issuer and the managing underwriter What FINRA bylaw regulates to dealings between member firms? - Answer - Uniform Practice Code What FINRA bylaw defines the proper methods for handling violations of trade practice rules? - Answer - Code of Procedure An underwriter is also known as what? - Answer - Investment Banker What act of legislation created The Securities and Exchange Commission? - Answer - The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 What FINRA bylaw is concerned with the settlement of disputes? - Answer - Code of Arbitration