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CySEC Certifications
CySEC AML Exam Preparation Course
Prepare for the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission AML certification examination with source-grounded learning tools and full-length timed practice.
160 Unique Questions · 5 Mocks × 40 Detailed Study Notes Realistic mock exams
Course syllabus information reviewed for 2026. Always check the awarding body’s latest official syllabus and candidate updates before booking or sitting your exam.
Exactly what is included
- 5 mock exams × 40 questions · 160 unique questions · 200 total question slots · unlimited retakes
- Smart Learn · exam traps, key numbers and summaries
- Flashcards · fun, fast and effective recall
- Exam cheat sheet · key facts, rules and numbers by chapter
- Audio Learning · every chapter in audio
- AI Analyzer & Mentor · pinpoints your weak areas
- Study Mode Exams · learn while you train
- AI Chat trained specifically for this exam
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Syllabus
Module 1: Introductory Provisions
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CySEC's supervisory role, the AML certification route and the current examination framework.
- • CySEC supervision
- • AMLCO certification
- • Official assessment facts
Module 2: Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Sanctions
Definitions, laundering stages, Cyprus risk exposure, terrorist financing and financial sanctions.
- • Placement, layering and integration
- • ML versus TF
- • Sanctions and sector risk
Module 3: Legal and Regulatory Requirements
MOKAS, CySEC, the AML/CFT Law, EU directives, FATF, MONEYVAL and sanctions legislation.
- • Authorities and offences
- • International standards
- • High-risk countries
Module 4: The AML Compliance Culture
Board oversight, internal controls, AMLCO responsibilities, audit, employee duties and training.
- • Governance
- • AMLCO role
- • Audit and training
Module 5: Assessing and Managing Risks
Business-wide risk assessment, customer and geographic factors, weighting, monitoring and record keeping.
- • Risk-based approach
- • Risk factors and weighting
- • Ongoing review
Module 6: KYC and Customer Due Diligence
CDD triggers, identification, verification, beneficial ownership, PEPs, EDD, reliance and ongoing monitoring.
- • CDD triggers
- • Beneficial ownership
- • Simplified and enhanced measures
Module 7: Transaction Monitoring and Suspicious Reporting
Internal reporting, AMLCO evaluation, GoAML reporting, reporter protection and red flags.
- • Monitoring
- • Internal and external reports
- • Suspicious indicators
Module 8: Crypto Asset Service Providers
Registration, governance, notification, approval and AML/CFT obligations for CASPs.
- • CASP registration
- • Operating requirements
- • AML/CFT duties
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2. Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Sanctions
Which CySEC AML syllabus concept is best matched by this statement? “Placement introduces criminal proceeds into the financial system, for example by depositing cash or mixing it with receipts of a cash-intensive business.”
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Card 1 of 101. Introductory Provisions
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What should a CySEC AML candidate know about CySEC supervisory role?
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Focus Learn
- CySEC supervisory role
- Supervised investment firms
- Collective-investment supervision
- Administrative-service providers
- CASP supervision
- AMLCO certification
- Examination access
- Official exam format
- Computer-based delivery
- Certification fee
1. Introductory Provisions
What this chapter tests
This chapter establishes the certification purpose, CySEC's supervisory perimeter and the route from passing the assessment to appointment and continuing competence. Keep the official exam facts separate from the legal duties of an appointed AML Compliance Officer.
CySEC supervisory role
CySEC is the competent supervisory authority for the categories of obliged entities placed under it by Article 59(1)(b) of the AML/CFT Law.
Source anchor: Workbook 1.2.
Supervised investment firms
CySEC's AML supervision includes Cyprus investment firms and other persons providing investment services within its remit.
Source anchor: Workbook 1.2.
Collective-investment supervision
CySEC supervises relevant collective-investment and asset-management ent…
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Preparation Package at a Glance
| Feature | Exams Academy | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Access Period | Lifetime Access | One-time enrollment with no recurring fee |
| Practice Exams | Unlimited Retakes | Five full-length 40-question mock exams |
| Study Support | Instant 24/7 AI Tutor | Self-service AI support; live instructor support is not included |
| Cost | $119 (One-Time) | One-time payment with no recurring subscription |
Frequently Asked Questions
The current official examination is computer-based and contains 40 multiple-choice questions. Candidates have 60 minutes.
CySEC requires a score of at least 70% to pass the AML certification examination.
CySEC states that any person may sit the examination. Passing and registration are required for appointment in the regulated AML Compliance Officer route described by CySEC.
The eight examinable chapters cover introductory provisions, money laundering and terrorist financing, the legal framework, compliance culture, risk, KYC and CDD, suspicious reporting and CASPs.
Yes. It includes five complete 40-question, 60-minute mocks at the official 70% pass threshold.
No. Exams Academy is an independent education provider and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission.
You receive lifetime access to the current course content with no recurring subscription fee.
No. Results depend on the candidate's study and exam performance. The platform provides structured learning and timed practice to help diagnose and close knowledge gaps.
Yes! Test your knowledge and review detailed explanations with the free CySEC Anti-Money Laundering Certification Mock Exam Preview below. It contains 15 exam-style questions from one named topic; the full course provides complete mock exams and syllabus coverage.
Key Benefits
Five Full-Length CySEC AML Mocks
Rehearse the complete official question count, time limit and pass threshold.
- ✓ 40 questions in every full mock.
- ✓ Official 60-minute timing and 70% pass threshold.
- ✓ Single-answer and native multiple-selection practice.
Source-Grounded Learning
Study the complete current eight-chapter syllabus in a structured sequence.
- ✓ Money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions.
- ✓ Governance, risk assessment, KYC and CDD.
- ✓ Suspicious reporting and CASP requirements.
Active Recall and Quick Reference
Strengthen exact definitions, thresholds, roles and reporting sequences.
- ✓ 111 focused flashcards.
- ✓ 107 searchable reference items.
- ✓ Specific exam traps and numerical triggers.
CySEC AML AI Tutor
Ask for clear explanations grounded in the course source material.
- ✓ Separates CySEC, MOKAS, board, AMLCO and employee responsibilities.
- ✓ Explains CDD triggers and enhanced measures.
- ✓ Connects CASP registration with ordinary AML duties.
Exam Format & Details
| Assessment | 40 computer-based multiple-choice questions |
| Duration | 60 Minutes |
| Standard Pass Mark | 70% |
| Total Qualification Time | 25 hours |
CySEC AML preparation built around the official syllabus
The CySEC AML certification examination tests the Cyprus anti-money-laundering framework, the practical responsibilities of supervised obliged entities and the specialist rules applying to crypto-asset service providers. This course follows all eight examinable chapters in the current official syllabus and keeps the supporting definitions connected to the rules they explain.
Learn the three stages of money laundering, the difference between money laundering and terrorist financing, the roles of CySEC and MOKAS, governance and AMLCO responsibilities, the risk-based approach, KYC and CDD, suspicious reporting and the CASP registration and operating framework.
Practise the complete official assessment format
The current official assessment contains 40 multiple-choice questions, allows 60 minutes and requires at least 70% to pass. Each course mock follows that complete 40-question format and covers all eight examinable chapters. Mocks 1-4 provide 160 independently worded questions; Mock 5 samples equally from those four papers for mixed retrieval.
The learning system also includes 111 active-recall flashcards, a 107-item searchable reference sheet, eight detailed chapter summaries and an AI tutor grounded in the CySEC AML source material. Use Study Mode to learn from immediate explanations, then switch to timed Exam Mode for a realistic rehearsal.
Who Is This For?
✓ Candidates preparing for the CySEC AML certification examination
✓ AML Compliance Officers and compliance-team members in Cyprus
✓ Investment-firm, fund, administrative-service and CASP professionals
✓ Risk, internal-audit, KYC and transaction-monitoring specialists
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