Series 63 practice questionmediumExempt Securities — Bank Securities
A training manager asks you to analyze the following USA issue. Read it as a Uniform Securities Act issue rather than a federal-law issue. A bank holding company that is not itself a bank issues common stock to raise capital. Is this security exempt from state registration?
- AYes, because it is associated with a bank
- BYes, because all financial institution securities are exempt
- CNo, because the exemption applies to securities issued by banks, not bank holding companies✓ Correct answer
- DNo, unless the holding company is listed on a national exchange
Explanation
Why C — No, because the exemption applies to securities issued by banks, not bank holding companies
Under USA Section 401, the exemption for bank-issued securities applies specifically to securities issued by banks, savings institutions, and trust companies, not to their parent holding companies. A bank holding company is a separate legal entity, and its securities must be registered unless another exemption applies, such as being listed on a national exchange. This variant keeps the same legal rule but shifts the setup so recall has to stay flexible.
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