ICMA FMFQ Exam - Topic 4 Question 97 Discussion

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Question #: 97
Topic #: 4

One of the most contentious parts of the US Dodd-Franks Act is the restrictions placed on banks carrying trading positions. What is the name of the rule that deals with this?

ABernanke Rule

BGreenspan Rule

CYellan Rule

DVolckerRule

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by Isabelle at Jun 20, 2026, 04:16 PM

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Soledad

24 days ago

I feel confused about the names. But Volcker sounds right.

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Arlette

29 days ago

Agreed! The Volcker Rule is crucial for stability.

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Peggie

1 month ago

I think it's the Volcker Rule. It restricts risky trading.

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Sharee

1 month ago

No way it's the Yellen Rule, that's just wrong!

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Benton

1 month ago

Wait, is the Volcker Rule really that controversial?

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Pa

2 months ago

I thought it was the Bernanke Rule at first.

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Blair

2 months ago

Totally agree, Volcker Rule is the right answer.

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Effie

2 months ago

It's the Volcker Rule!

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Marci

2 months ago

I’m a bit confused; I thought the Volcker Rule was related to investment banks, but I can’t recall the specifics.

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Jacquline

2 months ago

I feel like I’ve seen a question like this before, and it was also about the Volcker Rule. But what if it’s one of the other options?

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Yvonne

3 months ago

I remember studying the Dodd-Frank Act, and the Volcker Rule definitely stood out. It restricts banks from certain trading activities, right?

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Fernanda

3 months ago

I think the rule we're looking for is the Volcker Rule, but I’m not 100% sure.

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