Frequently, large investment banking firms have corporate finance and brokerage segments. When a client of the corporate finance segment is covered by analysts in the brokerage segment, the most acceptable solution under the CFA Institute Standards is to:

Frequently, large investment banking firms have corporate finance and brokerage segments. When a client of the corporate finance segment is covered by analysts in the brokerage segment, the most acceptable solution under the CFA Institute Standards is to: a. have the brokerage segment remove the company from the research universe, place it on a restricted list, and provide only factual information about the company. b. have the corporate finance segment terminate its relationship with the company. c. have the brokerage segment rate the company as a “hold”. d. have the brokerage segment terminate all coverage of the company

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A. have the brokerage segment remove the company from the research universe, place it on a restricted list, and provide only factual information about the company. - Dinesh S

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