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A registered representative at a broker-dealer plans to earn extra income by teaching an evening course at a local university on weekends. Prior to beginning this compensated employment, which action must the representative take under industry regulations?

  1. Provide prior written notification to the employing broker-dealer.Answer
  2. B
    Obtain prior written approval directly from FINRA.
  3. C
    File a formal disclosure statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
  4. D
    Submit a notification filing to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB).

Answer

Providing prior written notification to the employing broker-dealer is required before engaging in compensated outside business activities.
Under FINRA Rule 3270, any registered person who receives or expects to receive compensation from an outside business activity must provide prior written notice to their employing broker-dealer. This notification allows the firm to assess whether the proposed activity creates a conflict of interest or interferes with the representative's responsibilities to the firm and its customers.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the nature of the activity
The representative is engaging in outside employment for compensation (teaching an evening university course).
Outside employment for which compensation is received falls under Outside Business Activity (OBA) rules.
2
Apply FINRA Rule 3270 requirements
The rule mandates that the representative must provide prior written notice to their employing member firm.
Member firms must be informed of outside business activities to evaluate potential conflicts of interest and ensure proper supervision.

Key Concept

Outside Business Activities (OBA) and FINRA Rule 3270 Notification Requirements
Estimated Time:45s
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Gifts, Gratuities, Political Contributions, and Outside Business Activities