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CME 1 - General Saudi Capital Market Rules and Regulations CME-1B (Kuwait)

Master the Saudi Capital Market Law and CMA regulations with an interactive, mentor-led prep system for the GSCMR exam.

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CME 1 - General Saudi Capital Market Rules and Regulations CME-1B
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  • Timed Real Exam Mode: Replicates actual environment.
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An AI chatbot trained on CMA regulations — ask it anything, anytime.

  • Instant Clarification for complex rules.
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  • Tailored Explanations in plain business logic.

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  • Critical thresholds and reporting timelines.
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The distilled 'Golden Rules' of the Saudi Regulatory landscape.

  • Condensed summaries of AML and CMA requirements.
  • Designed for rapid recall in the final hours.
  • Essential conflict of interest disclosures.

Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to the Capital Market Authority 7 marks

Explores CMA's establishment, independence under Capital Market Law, and objectives.

  • Reporting to Prime Minister
  • Functions of the CMA
  • Investor protection rules

Module 2: Securities Business Regulations 6 marks

Details what constitutes 'Securities Business' including dealing, managing, advising, etc.

  • Dealing and Managing Definitions
  • Advising vs Custody
  • Exemptions

Module 3: Authorisation 2 marks

Strict requirements for CMA authorisation to conduct business.

  • Fit and Proper criteria
  • Approved Persons regime
  • Notification timelines

Module 4: Regulated Activities 13 marks

Reporting and operational requirements imposed on authorised persons.

  • Client money rules
  • 10-year Record keeping requirements
  • Periodic CMA reporting

Module 5: Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing 5 marks

Critical AML/CFT obligations in KSA aligning with FATF.

  • Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
  • Suspicious Transaction Reporting (STR)
  • Compliance Officer duties

Module 6: Prohibitions 7 marks

Prohibited behaviors like market manipulation and insider trading.

  • Market Manipulation meaning
  • Insider Trading rules
  • Misleading statements

Module 7: Capital Market Institutions' Regulations 6 marks

Capital adequacy, corporate governance, and conflicts of interest.

  • Capital Adequacy
  • Conflicts of Interest
  • Independence of function

Module 8: Systems and Controls 4 marks

Internal frameworks required for risk management.

  • Internal Audit vs Compliance
  • Business Continuity Plans
  • Direct reporting lines to the Board

Who Is This For?

Compliance officers & MLROs in KSA
Brokerage and capital markets professionals
Relationship managers & Private bankers
Finance professionals in Saudi Arabia
Anyone needing to pass efficiently without over-studying
Expats relocating to Saudi financial hubs

Frequently Asked Questions

The GSCMR (CME-1B) is a Computer-Based Test of 50 multiple-choice questions in 1 hour. The pass mark is 70% (35 out of 50). Exams are available year-round at Pearson VUE test centres.

Yes — the CISI General Saudi Capital Market Rules & Regulations exam is approved by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) and is a requirement for professionals working in regulated roles in Saudi Arabia's financial sector.

GSCMR covers the Saudi CMA regulatory framework including authorised persons requirements, securities offerings, listing rules, market conduct, corporate governance, collective investment schemes, mergers and acquisitions, and enforcement procedures.

All content is created from the official CISI workbooks and compiled with input from financial professionals working in Saudi Arabia who have passed the GSCMR exam. Their regulatory knowledge and exam feedback are combined into our interactive study system.

No previous qualifications are required. However, GSCMR is typically taken by professionals already working in or entering Saudi Arabia's financial sector, so some familiarity with financial services is helpful.

We do not guarantee a pass — success requires reading the official CISI workbook and using our materials for active revision. Our recall-based approach is designed to help you memorise the specific CMA regulations and thresholds that the exam tests.

You get lifetime access from the moment of purchase. Study at your own pace with no time limits or recurring fees.

Yes — the entire platform is mobile-responsive. Revision flashcards and mock exams work on any device, ideal for studying during your commute.

Yes! You can test your knowledge and see our AI tutor in action with our free CME 1 - General Saudi Capital Market Rules and Regulations CME-1B Sample Paper.

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VERIFIED · Jun 23, 2026
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Exactly what I needed for CME-1

I was looking for something to help me prepare for the Saudi capital market exam and this is exactly it. The questions are well written and the explanations actually make sense. I use it on my phone during lunch breaks and it works perfectly

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Flashcards are underrated

The flashcards helped me memorize the CMA penalty thresholds and reporting timelines. There are so many small details in the Saudi regulations that are easy to mix up especially the different fines and deadlines for disclosures. Going through the flashcards on my commute made a huge difference and I felt much more confident during the actual exam because of the repetition

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