Finra Exam Series-7 Topic 4 Question 85 Discussion

Actual exam question for Finra's Series-7 exam

Question #: 85
Topic #: 4

[All Series-7 Questions]

In the distribution of a new issue underwriters or selling group member are prohibited from:

Aselling to the public at the so-called public offering price

Bselling to another broker or dealer who needs to fill an accommodation order

Cwithholding blocks of a new issue in the member's account

Dall of the above

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Suggested Answer: C

it is unchanged. The debentures add to liabilities and to cash (an asset) received from the sale. There is no effect on net worth.

by Lazaro at Apr 19, 2024, 08:00 PM

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Kayleigh

2 months ago

Option B is the one that jumps out at me. Selling to another broker or dealer who needs to fill an order? That seems like a big no-no.

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Chantell

10 days ago

D) all of the above

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Chara

19 days ago

C) withholding blocks of a new issue in the member's account

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Remedios

20 days ago

B) selling to another broker or dealer who needs to fill an accommodation order

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Yuki

29 days ago

A) selling to the public at the so-called public offering price

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Brande

2 months ago

All of the above? Wow, underwriters really have their hands tied during a new issue distribution. No wonder it's such a regulated process.

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Annelle

2 months ago

Haha, witholding blocks of a new issue? That sounds like a recipe for a 'new issue' of lawsuits!

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Raina

1 months ago

C) withholding blocks of a new issue in the member's account

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Leslie

1 months ago

B) selling to another broker or dealer who needs to fill an accommodation order

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Abel

1 months ago

C) withholding blocks of a new issue in the member's account

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Kimberely

1 months ago

A) selling to the public at the so-called public offering price

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Karan

2 months ago

B) selling to another broker or dealer who needs to fill an accommodation order

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Emmett

2 months ago

A) selling to the public at the so-called public offering price

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Carol

3 months ago

I'm pretty sure option C is the right answer. Withholding blocks of a new issue is definitely prohibited.

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Larue

1 months ago

Definitely. It's important to follow the regulations when it comes to new issue distributions.

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Micah

2 months ago

So, it's safe to say that option C is the best choice here.

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Gilma

3 months ago

Yeah, that's a clear violation of the rules. Underwriters can't do that.

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Shakira

3 months ago

I think option C is correct too. It's definitely not allowed to withhold blocks of a new issue.

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Bettina

3 months ago

Option D seems like the correct answer. Underwriters and selling group members can't do any of those things during a new issue distribution.

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Bettina

2 months ago

That's why regulations are in place to prevent any unfair practices.

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Rosalind

2 months ago

Selling at the public offering price or withholding blocks can manipulate the market.

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Timothy

2 months ago

It's important for them to follow the rules to ensure a fair distribution process.

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Theodora

2 months ago

That's right, they have strict rules to follow during a new issue distribution.

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Paul

2 months ago

I agree, option D is the correct answer. Underwriters and selling group members have restrictions during a new issue distribution.

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Judy

3 months ago

I agree, option D is the correct answer. They are prohibited from all of those actions.

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Mozell

3 months ago

I'm not sure, but selling to another broker who needs to fill an accommodation order seems like a violation.

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Osvaldo

3 months ago

I agree with Horace, it makes sense to not withhold blocks of a new issue in the member's account.

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Horace

4 months ago

I think the answer is D) all of the above.

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