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Series 63: Regulation of Broker-Dealers & Agents
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?

  1. AAccept the firm’s SEC net capital level and cannot require more.✓ Correct answer
  2. BDeny the firm’s registration due to insufficient net capital.
  3. CRequire the firm to post a bond for the difference.
  4. DImpose a suspension until the higher state amount is met.
Explanation

Why AAccept 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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