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Which of the following statements correctly describe the regulatory scope and authority of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB)?

  1. The MSRB formulates rules for broker-dealers, municipal securities dealers, and municipal advisors operating in the municipal market.Answer
  2. The MSRB lacks enforcement authority and relies on entity regulators such as FINRA, the SEC, and bank regulators to enforce its rules.Answer
  3. C
    The MSRB establishes mandatory reporting and financial disclosure requirements directly for municipal bond issuers.
  4. D
    The MSRB conducts annual compliance examinations of member firms and levies disciplinary fines for rule infractions.

Answer

The correct statements are that the MSRB creates rules for municipal market firms and advisors, and that it relies on FINRA, the SEC, and bank regulators for rule enforcement.
The MSRB sets rules for broker-dealers, municipal dealers, and municipal advisors. However, Congress did not grant the MSRB enforcement or examination powers; instead, enforcement is delegated to FINRA and the SEC for securities firms, and to federal bank regulators for bank dealers.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the rulemaking jurisdiction of the MSRB.
The MSRB writes rules governing municipal securities dealers, broker-dealers, and municipal advisors.
As a self-regulatory organization, the MSRB sets standards for industry professionals participating in municipal transactions.
2
Identify how MSRB rules are enforced.
Enforcement is handled by FINRA, the SEC, and federal bank regulators (FDIC, FRB, OCC).
The MSRB has no statutory authority to inspect firms, investigate violations, or levy fines.
3
Assess MSRB authority regarding municipal issuers.
The MSRB has no authority over municipal bond issuers.
The Tower Amendment strictly forbids the MSRB from regulating issuers or requiring issuer disclosures.

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MSRB Rulemaking Scope and Enforcement Limitations
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