An agent is discussing an equity index annuity purchase with a client. The agent explains that there are several which she feels
are equally suitable for the client, but one of the companies is offering a trip for 2 to Las Vegas for reaching certain sales goals. She continues by stating that this sale will put her over the goal and win her the trip. If the client purchases that annuity, the agent A) will probably be disciplined for failure to disclose the potential conflict of interest
B) should pack her bags for the trip; she earned it
C) should only sell what is suitable for the client based on all available information
D) should pack her bags and leave the firm before the compliance department learns of her actions
B) should pack her bags for the trip; she earned it
Explanation:
In this scenario, it can be said that if the client purchases that annuity, the agent should pack her bags for the trip; she earned it. Since the annuity that has been recommended by the agent is offering her an incentive, and the agent fully disclosed that fact to the client, then she did her duty correctly. In the case that the client decides to purchase the annuity, they do so with full knowledge of the potential conflict of interest.
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The French wine producers are adversely affected while the United States wine producers benefit from the United States tariffs. The French government would likely retaliate by imposing tariffs on the United States beverage firms, which would adversely affect their value. The French beverage firms would benefit.
