Series 63 practice questioneasyExempt Securities — Bank Securities
Securities issued by a bank organized under the laws of the United States are:
- ARequired to be registered by qualification
- BRequired to be registered by coordination
- CExempt from state registration under the USA✓ Correct answer
- DSubject to the same registration requirements as all other issuers
Explanation
Why C — Exempt from state registration under the USA
Under USA Section 401, securities issued by banks, savings institutions, and trust companies organized under U.S. or state law are exempt from state registration requirements. The rationale is that these institutions are already heavily regulated by federal and state banking authorities, providing adequate investor protection.
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