CISI IISI Kenya Exam Preparation
Structured preparation for the Kenya edition of CISI International Introduction to Securities & Investment, aligned to Version 5 through July 2027.
Course syllabus information reviewed for 2026. Always check the awarding body’s latest official syllabus and candidate updates before booking or sitting your exam.
Build a broad foundation in financial services, economics, equities, bonds, derivatives, funds, regulation and financial advice through the Kenya-specific IISI syllabus. The public guide maps all 60 questions across the ten official elements and distinguishes this introductory paper from the separate Kenya Regulations and Market Practice unit.
Exam Format & Details
| Assessment | Multiple-choice examination |
| Duration | 75 Minutes |
| Standard Pass Mark | 70% |
| Level | CISI Level 3 |
| Total Qualification Time | 80 hours |
Key Benefits
Kenya-specific route
Prepare for the introductory paper used within Kenya’s Securities Industry Certification Programme.
- ✓ CMA Kenya context
- ✓ Official Version 5
- ✓ Distinct from Kenya RMP
Complete investment foundation
Connect markets, securities, funds, derivatives, regulation and advice across ten elements.
- ✓ Equities and bonds
- ✓ Funds and derivatives
- ✓ Regulation and advice
Official weighting plan
Prioritise revision using the published allocation of all 60 questions.
- ✓ 75-minute assessment
- ✓ Element question counts
- ✓ Focused study planning
Syllabus
Module 1: Introduction 8.3% syllabus weight
The financial-services sector, markets, participants, distribution and industry development.
- • Financial services
- • Markets and participants
- • Distribution channels
Module 2: The Economic Environment 6.7% syllabus weight
Economic systems, indicators, policy, interest rates, inflation and currencies.
- • Economic cycle
- • Fiscal and monetary policy
- • Rates and foreign exchange
Module 3: Equities/Stocks 18.3% syllabus weight
Company structures, equity types, issuance, exchanges, trading, settlement, returns and risks.
- • Share characteristics
- • Primary and secondary markets
- • Trading and settlement
Module 4: Bonds 13.3% syllabus weight
Government and corporate debt, features, pricing, yields, ratings and risks.
- • Bond structures
- • Price and yield
- • Credit and interest-rate risk
Module 5: Other Markets and Investments 8.3% syllabus weight
Money markets, deposits, property, foreign exchange and alternative assets.
- • Money markets
- • Property
- • Foreign exchange
Module 6: Derivatives 6.7% syllabus weight
Purposes and basic mechanics of futures, options, forwards, swaps and commodity derivatives.
- • Hedging and speculation
- • Futures and options
- • Swaps
Module 7: Investment Funds 13.3% syllabus weight
Open- and closed-ended funds, ETFs, alternative funds, dealing, costs and risk.
- • Collective investments
- • Fund structures
- • Costs and risks
Module 8: Financial Services Regulation 11.7% syllabus weight
Regulatory objectives, professional integrity, financial crime and market conduct in the Kenya pathway context.
- • Regulatory framework
- • Financial crime
- • Ethics and integrity
Module 9: Other Financial Products 6.7% syllabus weight
Pensions, credit, mortgages and protection products.
- • Pensions
- • Loans and mortgages
- • Life assurance
Module 10: Financial Advice 6.7% syllabus weight
Advice areas, client needs, risk, suitability, communication and legal concepts.
- • Advice process
- • Client suitability
- • Legal foundations
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CISI International Introduction to Securities & Investment (Kenya) Exam Guides
Use these connected guides for the syllabus, exam format, booking and revision strategy.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Version 5 assessment contains 60 multiple-choice questions and lasts 75 minutes.
No. This is International Introduction to Securities & Investment (Kenya), the introductory investment paper. Kenya Regulations and Market Practice is a separate regulatory unit.
The page follows Version 5, applicable to exams from 21 July 2025 to 20 July 2027, subject to any later CISI candidate update.
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