Why is the Appropriateness Assessment important?

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Yes, but you may only take the Knowledge Test for a specific product up to 3 times in a 24 hour period.

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Firms are not obliged to perform Appropriateness Assessments on clients categorized as Per se professional. However, generally, it is our policy to Assess Appropriateness for our professional clients too.

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Appropriateness and Suitability assessments are key regulatory investor protection measures. Where a firm will conduct a Suitability or an Appropriateness assessment depends on the services being offered.

Firms that do not provide investment advice, like IBKR, are required to conduct an Appropriateness Assessment on certain products. The Appropriateness Assessment is based on the client’s knowledge and experience relevant to the specific type of financial instrument, investment product or service requested by the client. …