### Question
What is the definition of financial responsibility rules?


### Answer
The definition of **financial responsibility rules** is as follows in *15 U.S.C. § 78c*:

> the rules and regulations of the Commission or the rules and regulations prescribed by any self-regulatory organization relating to financial responsibility and related practices which are designated by the Commission, by rule or regulation, to be financial responsibility rules

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 78c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2B-SECURITIES EXCHANGES**

