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In the U.S. securities industry, Self-Regulatory Organizations (SROs) such as FINRA play a vital role in regulating market participants alongside federal agencies like the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Which of the following statements accurately describe the jurisdiction and limitations of SROs? (Select TWO correct answers)

  1. SRO authority over member broker-dealers and registered representatives is derived from membership agreements.Answer
  2. SROs are non-governmental entities overseen by the SEC and lack the authority to bring criminal charges against violators.Answer
  3. C
    SROs possess independent statutory authority to prosecute federal criminal law violations and mandate prison terms.
  4. D
    SRO rules automatically extend federal banking statutes to regulate commercial bank consumer lending activities.

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The statements accurately describing SRO authority are that SRO jurisdiction over member broker-dealers and registered representatives is derived from membership agreements, and that SROs are non-governmental entities overseen by the SEC that lack the authority to bring criminal charges.
Self-Regulatory Organizations (SROs) exercise regulatory authority over member broker-dealers and registered associated persons through contractual membership agreements. While SROs can impose administrative penalties (such as fines, censures, suspensions, or bars), they are non-governmental entities under SEC oversight and do not have the power to file criminal charges or impose imprisonment.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the source of SRO jurisdiction
SROs bind member broker-dealers and registered representatives to industry rules via contractual membership agreements.
Understanding how SRO authority is established clarifies who must comply with SRO regulations.
2
Identify the enforcement scope and structural limits of SROs
SROs function as non-governmental self-regulatory bodies under SEC oversight and can only impose administrative penalties, not criminal sanctions.
Criminal prosecutions are restricted to governmental legal entities such as the U.S. Department of Justice.

Key Concept

Jurisdiction and enforcement boundaries of Self-Regulatory Organizations (SROs)
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