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CySEC Certifications
CySEC Basic Exam Preparation Course
Prepare for the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission Basic Examination with all eight official elements, weighted full-length practice and source-grounded learning tools.
250 Practice Questions 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
- 250 practice questions across 5 mock exams · unlimited retakes
- Focus Learn · key areas, pitfalls, exam traps & key numbers
- Flashcards · fun, fast and effective recall
- Rules, formulas & worked calculations
- 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
- Study material organised by syllabus
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* This is a chapter sample. All audio is available in the full version.
Syllabus
Module 1: Investment Services Law: Scope, Powers and Offences 4 marks out of 50
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The legal perimeter, third-country firms, exemptions, CySEC powers, the ICF and offence exposure.
- • Scope and exemptions
- • CySEC powers
- • Investor Compensation Fund
Module 2: Cypriot Investment Firms 12 marks out of 50
CIF authorisation and continuing obligations, tied agents, counterparties, product restrictions, markets and reporting providers.
- • Authorisation
- • Governance and conduct
- • Markets and DRSPs
Module 3: Cypriot Investment Firms and Banks 8 marks out of 50
Organisation, compliance, outsourcing, safeguarding, conflicts, client information, suitability and execution.
- • Organisational controls
- • Investor protection
- • Suitability and execution
Module 4: Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation 5 marks out of 50
MiFIR transparency, systematic internalisers, record keeping, transaction reporting and derivatives.
- • Trade transparency
- • Reporting
- • Derivatives
Module 5: Insider Dealing and Market Manipulation Regulation 8 marks out of 50
Inside information, disclosure, insider lists, managers' transactions, manipulation and investment recommendations.
- • Inside information
- • Disclosure and insider lists
- • Market manipulation
Module 6: Open-Ended Undertakings for Collective Investment 5 marks out of 50
UCITS forms, depositaries, disclosure, master-feeder arrangements and management companies.
- • UCITS operation
- • Depositaries and disclosure
- • Master-feeder and management companies
Module 7: Alternative Investments 6 marks out of 50
AIF operation and AIFM authorisation, conduct, valuation, conflicts, risk, liquidity and retail marketing.
- • AIF operation
- • AIFM duties
- • Risk and liquidity
Module 8: Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing 2 marks out of 50
Risk-based systems, CDD, governance, internal audit, customer acceptance and terrorist-financing distinctions.
- • CDD
- • Board and compliance duties
- • Risk-based controls
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Free CySEC Basic Certification Practice Questions & Exam Preview
Try 15 CySEC Basic Certification practice questions from 2. Cypriot Investment Firms
Practice CySEC Basic Certification exam questions with answers and explanations. The full course includes 5 mock exams and chapter study tools.
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2. Cypriot Investment Firms
A CIF sends an incomplete application on 1 March and completes it on 1 May. Which event starts the six-month authorisation decision period?
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How frequently does the workbook require CySEC's proportional review?
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Focus Learn
- 1.1.1 The investment-services perimeter
- 1.1.2 Third-country access and client initiative
- 1.1.3 Exemptions have conditions
- 1.1.4 CySEC and the Central Bank of Cyprus
- 1.2.1 CySEC's continuing responsibilities
- 1.2.2 Cross-border supervisory cooperation
- 1.2.3 Information and investigation powers
- 1.2.4 Failure to cooperate
- 1.3.1 ICF membership and eligibility
- 1.3.2 ICF funding and unclaimed money
1. Investment Services Law: Scope, Powers and Offences
What this element tests
4 of the official 50 questions address this element. Follow the sequence perimeter, authority, supervisory action, then compensation or offence. A regulatory licence and a claim against a failed member address different risks. For ICF cases establish membership and claimant eligibility before applying the aggregate formula; market losses alone do not trigger payment.
1.1.1 The investment-services perimeter
Law 87(I)/2017 regulates CIFs, market operators, data-reporting services and relevant third-country branches. Credit institutions providing investment services face the specified investment-service conduct and organisational duties alongside banking supervision. Establish the entity, service and jurisdiction before choosing a rule. Permission for one inv…
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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 50-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 50 multiple-choice questions. Candidates have 60 minutes.
CySEC requires a score of at least 70% to pass the Basic Examination.
The official CySEC fee was EUR200 when verified. Administrative details can change, so confirm the current amount on the official examination page before registering.
The eight elements cover investment-services law, CIFs, investor protection, MiFIR, market abuse, UCITS, alternative investments and AML/CFT.
Yes. It includes five complete 50-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 Basic 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 Official-Format Mocks
Rehearse the complete official question count, time limit, pass threshold and element weighting.
- ✓ 50 questions in every full mock.
- ✓ Official 60-minute timing and 70% pass threshold.
- ✓ Every paper covers all eight weighted elements.
All Eight Syllabus Elements
Study the full current Basic scope in the sequence set by the official syllabus.
- ✓ CIF authorisation, governance and market structure.
- ✓ Client assets, conflicts, suitability and execution.
- ✓ Funds, MiFIR, market abuse and AML/CFT.
Active Recall and Quick Reference
Strengthen exact duties, thresholds, actors and reporting sequences.
- ✓ 212 focused flashcards.
- ✓ 214 searchable reference items.
- ✓ Specific exam traps and numerical triggers.
CySEC Basic AI Tutor
Ask for clear explanations grounded in the complete course source material.
- ✓ Separates firm duties from CySEC supervision.
- ✓ Explains suitability, appropriateness and best execution.
- ✓ Connects market and fund rules to the correct actor.
Exam Format & Details
| Assessment | 50 computer-based multiple-choice questions |
| Duration | 60 Minutes |
| Standard Pass Mark | 70% |
Preparation for the current CySEC Basic syllabus
The CySEC Basic Examination tests the practical regulatory foundation expected across Cyprus investment services. This course follows all eight official elements: investment-services law, Cypriot investment firms, investment firms and banks, MiFIR, market abuse, UCITS, alternative investments and AML/CFT.
The learning system turns the supplied official workbook and current syllabus into eight structured summaries, 212 active-recall flashcards, a 214-item searchable quick reference and 21 worked calculations and an AI tutor grounded in all 96 numbered syllabus objectives. Rules remain connected to the responsible entity, competent authority and triggering event so that revision goes beyond isolated definitions.
Five mocks with the official element allocation
The current official examination contains 50 multiple-choice questions, allows 60 minutes and requires at least 70% to pass. Every course mock follows that complete format and the standard official allocation of 4, 12, 8, 5, 8, 5, 6 and 2 questions across Elements 1-8.
The five mocks provide 250 regulatory and calculation practice questions using the official element weighting. Use Study Mode for immediate marking and source-anchored explanations, then switch to timed Exam Mode for a realistic full-paper rehearsal.
Who Is This For?
✓ Candidates preparing for the CySEC Basic Examination
✓ Entry-level investment-services and compliance professionals in Cyprus
✓ Professionals working with CIF operations, client protection or fund regulation
✓ Risk, operations, legal, sales and market-conduct team members
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