SIE practice questionmediumBest Interest Standard
A registered representative must always act in the:
- ABest interest of the client✓ Correct answer
- BBest interest of their employer
- CBest interest of their manager
- DBest interest of the underwriter
Explanation
Why A — Best interest of the client
Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI) requires representatives to act in the client’s best interest, not their employer’s or other parties’.
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