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Series 63: Regulation of Broker-Dealers & Agents
Series 63 practice questioneasyCanadian BD exemption

Under the Uniform Securities Act, which of the following conditions must a Canadian broker-dealer meet to be exempt from state registration when dealing with a Canadian client temporarily in the state?

  1. AThe client must have a pre-existing account with the broker-dealer in Canada.✓ Correct answer
  2. BThe broker-dealer must have an office in the state.
  3. CThe transaction must involve only U.S. securities.
  4. DThe client must become a resident of the state.
Explanation

Why AThe client must have a pre-existing account with the broker-dealer in Canada.

A Canadian broker-dealer is exempt if the client is temporarily present in the state and had a pre-existing account in Canada. Having an office (B) would require registration, U.S. securities (C) is not required, and residency (D) eliminates the exemption. See USA Section 201(b)(2).

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