SEC Adopts Temporary Rule Affecting Broker-Dealers

Released on: November 15, 2007, 12:40 pm

Press Release Author: Quest Continuing Education Solutions (Quest CE)

Industry: Education

Press Release Summary: Quest Continuing Education Solutions (Quest CE) - Brookfield,
WI - November 15, 2007 - The Securities and Exchange Commission has voted to adopt a
temporary rule that will establish an alternative means for investment advisor who
are registered as broker-dealers to meet the requirements of Section 206(3) of the
Advisers Act when they act in a principal capacity in transactions with certain
advisory clients.

Press Release Body: As a result of the court's decision, fee-based brokerage
customers must decide whether they will convert their accounts to fee-based accounts
that are subject to the Advisers Act or to commission-based brokerage accounts. The
temporary rule is designed to continue to give investors access to many of the
securities held by firms providing advisory accounts. Compliance with the temporary
rule will not relieve an investment adviser from fiduciary obligations including
fulfilling the duty to seek best execution of client transactions, as well s the
duty to disclose material facts necessary to alert clients to the adviser's
potential conflicts of interest.
The temporary rule will expire and no longer be effective on December 31, 2009
For more information on Quest CE, its products, services, or to request a pricing
proposal, go to www.questce.com, or call 877.593.3366.
About Quest Continuing Education Solutions
Over the past 20-plus years, Quest Continuing Education Solutions has built a
reputation as being the premier provider of value-added continuing education, (CE),
compliance and other solutions to help financial institutions meet industry
regulations.


Web Site: http://www.questce.com

Contact Details: Quest Continuing Education Solutions (Quest CE)
13040. W. Lisbon Rd. Suite 600
Brookfield, WI 53005
877-593-3366
info@questce.com

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