FINRA Series 7

Category - Series 7

Big Easy Investment Banking, Inc., is participating in an Eastern account underwriting of $10 million of municipal bonds by agreeing to underwrite 10% of the issue. One week later, $4 million remains unsold but Big Easy has distributed $1.5 million of bonds. What is the liability of Big Easy remaining in the account?
  1. $0
  2. $400,000
  3. $600,000
  4. $1,000,000
Explanation
Answer: B - $400,000. In an Eastern account, liability remains open until the entire syndication is closed. Therefore, Big Easy has a liability for 10% of the unsold portion. Since the unsold portion is $6 million, the liability for Big Easy is 10% of that amount, which is $400,000.
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