Match the regulated activity type with its description: providing automated trading services.

• A. Type 7
• B. Type 5
• C. Type 8
• D. Type 9

Answer: (A)

Automated trading services are categorized under the Type 7 regulated activity. This fits because the description refers to using computer systems or algorithms to automatically generate and submit trading orders, either for clients or for the firm, with minimal human intervention. That automatised order placement is exactly what Type 7 covers, distinguishing it from other activities like dealing in securities (manual or discretionary trading of securities), providing market-making quotes to ensure liquidity, or asset management (managing a client’s portfolio). So this description best matches the Type 7 category.