General Securities Sales Supervisor (Series10) Practice Exam

Under MSRB Rule G-11, what priority must a manager accord to orders placed by syndicate members for bonds purchased for a related portfolio?

1. Pre-sale status

2. Member status

3. Group status

4. Designated status

The correct answer is: Member status

The correct answer relates to the specific treatment of orders placed by syndicate members when it comes to the distribution of bonds. Under MSRB Rule G-11, a manager is required to give priority to orders placed by syndicate members that are classified as "member status." This prioritization ensures that those who are part of the syndicate and actively participating in the underwriting process receive favorable consideration in the distribution of the bonds. In this context, "member status" recognizes the role of each syndicate member in promoting and facilitating the sale of the bonds, creating a more coordinated and fair process for the allocation of those bonds. This rule is part of a structured approach to ensure that participants in the syndicate are rewarded commensurately for their involvement in the offering. The other options pertain to different classifications of orders but do not apply specifically in this situation. For example, "pre-sale status" would typically refer to orders that are submitted before actual sales begin, while "group status" applies to the overall group in a syndicate, and "designated status" relates to orders that are specifically designated for certain members. These classifications serve other purposes but do not reflect the required priority in distributing bonds to syndicate members.