Series 7 practice questionmediumDigital Communications — Hyperlinks
A registered representative posts a hyperlink to a third-party article about mutual funds on their firm's website. Under FINRA guidance, under what condition does the firm become responsible for the content of the linked article?
- AOnly if the article was written by a competitor.
- BWhenever the hyperlink is posted, regardless of endorsement.
- COnly if the article contains investment advice.
- DOnly if the firm has reviewed and endorses the content.✓ Correct answer
Explanation
Why D — Only if the firm has reviewed and endorses the content.
Firms become responsible for third-party content if they have adopted or become entangled with it, such as by endorsing or approving it.
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