Series 79 Exam Free Audio Lesson 4
Series 79 Exam Free Audio Lesson 4 is a lesson for the Series 79 Exam which can lead to the candidate being licensed as an Investment Banking Representative.
The Series 79 exam measures the degree to which each candidate possesses the knowledge needed to perform the critical functions of an investment banking representative, including advising on or facilitating debt or equity securities offerings through a private placement or a public offering and mergers and acquisitions.
Candidates must pass the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam and the Series 79 exam to obtain the Investment Banking Representative registration.”
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“What Is Series 79?”
“The Series 79 exam, known fully as the Investment Banking Representative Qualification Examination (IB), is a test used to determine if a registered representative has acquired the knowledge, skill, and ethics to become an investment banker. The exam is administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and assesses the competency of those looking for positions in investment banking by determining if they have adequate knowledge of mergers & acquisitions, buyouts, financial restructuring, public investment banking and refinancing, among other topics. Those looking to take the exam must be sponsored by a FINRA member firm.” https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/series-79.asp
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What is the Securities Industry Essentials Exam?
Effective October 1, 2018 Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) changed the licensing of those that wish to work in the financial services industry. There is now a required prerequisite for most of the Licensing tests and this is the Securities Industry Essentials Exam
Securities Industry Essentials Exam is a FINRA exam for prospective securities industry professionals. This introductory-level exam assesses a candidate’s knowledge of basic securities industry information including concepts fundamental to working in the industry, such as types of products and their risks; the structure of the securities industry markets, regulatory agencies and their functions; and prohibited practices.
Unlike the licensing exams such as the Series 4, 6, 7, 9, 10… which require the candidate to be employed by a member firm, Securities Industry Essentials Exam is open to anyone over the age of 18 including students and prospective candidates interested in demonstrating basic industry knowledge to potential employers.
Association with a firm is not required, and individuals are permitted to take the exam before or after associating with a firm.
Essentials exam results are valid for four years.
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