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Series 63: Regulation of Broker-Dealers & Agents
Series 63 practice questionmediumEffective Date of Registration—Administrator Action

If the Administrator advances the effective date of a broker-dealer's registration, what is the earliest the registration can become effective under the USA?

  1. AImmediately upon Administrator's order✓ Correct answer
  2. B30 days after filing
  3. COn January 1 of the next year
  4. DOn December 31 of the current year
Explanation

Why AImmediately upon Administrator's order

The Administrator may advance the effective date, making registration effective immediately upon order (USA Section 406(b)). B is the standard, but A reflects Administrator’s authority. C and D do not apply.

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