Mary Pickford Is an Analyst for Munford Stanley, an Investment

question 78

Multiple Choice

Mary Pickford is an analyst for Munford Stanley, an investment banker. She has touted the stock, an initial primary offering (IPO) , of an obscure biotech firm as a "must buy." Munford Stanley is the underwriter for the IPO. Pickford:

• A) Does not have a conflict of interest.
• B) Has a conflict of interest, but it is acceptable in IPOs.
• C) Has a conflict of interest that must be disclosed to all purchasers.
• D) Does not have a conflict of interest, but Munford Stanley does.
• E) None of the above

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