Leadership & Team Management Flashcards
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Under NFA Compliance Rule 2-9, what must each member do regarding its employees and agents?
Answer: Diligently supervise their activities
NFA Rule 2-9 requires diligent supervision of employees and agents in commodity interest business.
When a guaranteed IB's conduct harms customers, what is the FCM's position?
Answer: It may be held responsible because it guaranteed the IB
A guarantee agreement makes the FCM responsible for the IB's commodity interest business.
A CPO delegates trading to a CTA. Who remains responsible for the pool's operation?
Answer: The CPO retains responsibility, including oversight of the CTA
Delegating trading does not relieve the CPO of its duties to the pool.
Which feedback approach best develops a struggling team member?
Answer: Private, specific, documented coaching with clear expectations
Constructive, specific, documented coaching improves performance and creates a record.
Why should a risk or compliance function be independent of sales?
Answer: To avoid conflicts of interest when limiting or reviewing sales activity
Independence lets reviewers act without pressure from revenue goals.
A customer fails to meet a margin call. What should a supervisor ensure?
Answer: The firm follows its written policies and customer agreement consistently
Consistent application of written margin policies protects the firm and treats customers fairly.
Which situation most clearly calls for a supervisor to escalate to the compliance officer?
Answer: An AP's trading pattern suggests possible churning
Possible churning is a potential violation that needs compliance review.
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