Series 63 practice questionmediumNet Capital vs. Bonding
A broker-dealer in State Y has net capital in excess of the SEC minimum but less than the additional amount required by State Y's Administrator. According to the USA, what must the Administrator do?
- AAccept the firm’s SEC net capital level and cannot require more.✓ Correct answer
- BDeny the firm’s registration due to insufficient net capital.
- CRequire the firm to post a bond for the difference.
- DImpose a suspension until the higher state amount is met.
Explanation
Why A — Accept the firm’s SEC net capital level and cannot require more.
State Administrators may require broker-dealers to meet net capital requirements higher than the SEC minimum. If the firm's net capital is below the state's requirement, the Administrator may require the firm to post a bond or meet the higher net capital amount (USA Section 202(c)).
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