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According to CIRO Rule 3206 and other regulations, which of the following is required before an investment dealer can open a margin account for a client?

Clients must sign a margin agreement to acknowledge the terms, conditions, and risks associated with borrowing to purchase securities on margin, as per CIRO req

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Question: According to CIRO Rule 3206 and other regulations, which of the following is required before an investment dealer can open a margin account for a client?

Answer options: ✅ The client must sign a margin agreement.

  • The client must have at least $50,000 in liquid assets.
  • The dealer must obtain approval from CIRO for each new margin account.
  • The client must successfully complete a derivatives knowledge test.

Correct answer: The client must sign a margin agreement.

Explanation: Clients must sign a margin agreement to acknowledge the terms, conditions, and risks associated with borrowing to purchase securities on margin, as per CIRO requirements.

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