- CFA Exams
- CFA Level I Exam
- Topic 10. Ethical and Professional Standards
- Learning Module 3. Guidance for Standards I-VII
- Subject 9. Standard III (C) Suitability
CFA Practice Question
One of your clients asks you to purchase securities that you do not believe are legal for this investor to hold. You consult with a legal advisor who is knowledgeable in this area and she says that there is no problem.
B. You should seek an opinion from an investment manager in an independent firm.
C. You should tell your client that the Standards prohibit you from purchasing the securities.
A. You have satisfied the Standards and should purchase the securities for your client.
B. You should seek an opinion from an investment manager in an independent firm.
C. You should tell your client that the Standards prohibit you from purchasing the securities.
Correct Answer: A
User Contributed Comments 7
| User | Comment |
|---|---|
| zuke | As long as you sought legal advice and the individual is independant and compentant you have satisied your requirements. |
| HenryQ | But is the legal advisor is independent here though?! |
| ZERGEN | I think 1 should mention written confirmation citing applicable lwas, rules and regulations instead |
| dblueroom | good call HenryQ, but A looks better compared to other choices. |
| yesandy11 | The key for me is that the legal advisor is knowledgeable in this area. They are competent = buy the securities. |
| ibrahim18 | What does the question mean that "do not believe are legal for the investor to hold". This mean engaging in illegal activities. |
| shalie | Key- you do not believe |