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Series 7 Exam Prep 75, Municipal Securities Rules and MSRB
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This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.
In this episode you will learn:
- The MSRB creates rules for the municipal securities market but does not have enforcement authority; enforcement is handled by agencies like FINRA and the OCC.
- Political contributions by Municipal Finance Professionals (MFPs) are limited to $250 per election for candidates they can vote for, with violations triggering a two-year business ban for their firm.
- The Official Statement is the primary disclosure document for new municipal issues, but unlike a corporate prospectus, it is not required by the MSRB, only that it must be delivered if available.
- Suitability is critical; recommending a tax-free municipal bond to a client in a low tax bracket or for their tax-deferred retirement account is a common exam trap.
- Under MSRB Rule G-17, firms must deal fairly with all customers, a principle tested in scenarios involving fair pricing, commissions, and disclosure.
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