A compliance officer at a registered broker-dealer is reviewing regulatory jurisdiction surrounding an upcoming municipal revenue bond underwriting for a county sanitation district. A firm associate asks about the scope of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) regarding this transaction. Which of the following statements correctly describes the MSRB's regulatory authority and enforcement limitations?
- The MSRB formulates rules governing the conduct of municipal securities broker-dealers and municipal advisors, but it lacks enforcement authority, leaving examination and enforcement against the firm to FINRA and the SEC.Cevap
- BThe MSRB conducts direct examinations of registered broker-dealers and imposes disciplinary sanctions for rule infractions, but it has no jurisdiction over the county sanitation district.
- CThe MSRB establishes mandatory official statement disclosure standards directly for municipal issuers, which are enforced by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
- DThe MSRB shares primary enforcement authority over municipal broker-dealers equally with FINRA, while banking regulators enforce MSRB rules for municipal issuers.
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The MSRB formulates rules governing the conduct of municipal securities broker-dealers and municipal advisors, but it lacks enforcement authority, leaving examination and enforcement against the firm to FINRA and the SEC.
The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) is a self-regulatory organization (SRO) authorized to propose and adopt rules for broker-dealers, municipal securities dealers, and municipal advisors engaging in municipal securities activities. However, the MSRB has no authority to inspect firms, conduct examinations, or enforce compliance with its rules. Enforcement and examination responsibilities are carried out by FINRA and the SEC for securities firms, and by federal banking regulators for bank dealers. Furthermore, the MSRB has no jurisdiction over municipal issuers.
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MSRB Rulemaking Scope and Lack of Enforcement Authority