CISI Exam Preparation in the UK
Courses & Mock Exams
Main UK regulation course
Start with CISI UK Financial Regulation (UKFR)
UK Financial Regulation is the principal regulatory unit used across CISI pathways including the Capital Markets Programme and relevant IOC routes. The course is now fully available with five 75-question mocks, revision notes, flashcards and an AI tutor.
It is a different examination from the Certificate in Corporate Finance Regulation. Confirm the exact unit required for your role or qualification pathway before booking.
Looking for PCIAM? Private Client Investment Advice & Management is a separate Level 6 qualification. Open the dedicated PCIAM preparation course or read our independent PCIAM exam guide before choosing materials.
CISI and Financial-Services Courses for UK Candidates
These are the qualifications currently supported on our platform. Match the exact course title to your booking and your firm's role-specific requirements.
CISI UK Financial Regulation (UKFR)
Structured preparation for the CISI UK Financial Regulation exam, mapped to syllabus Version 33 for exams from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.
CISI Introduction to Securities & Investment (UK)
Foundation-level preparation for the UK CISI Introduction to Investment examination, updated to Version 26 for exams from 1 August 2026.
CISI Certificate in Corporate Finance Regulation
Structured preparation for the CISI Corporate Finance Regulation unit, aligned to syllabus Version 21 and the March 2026 candidate-update addendum.
GARP FRM Part I Exam Preparation
Study all four FRM Part I domains in one integrated learning hub, with detailed summaries, active recall, searchable reference material, timed practice and a grounded AI tutor.
CISI Islamic Finance Qualification
Master Islamic banking, finance, and Sharia-compliant investment products for the global IFQ certification.
CISI Risk in Financial Services
Master the principles of enterprise risk management and corporate governance in financial services.
CISI Fundamentals of Financial Services
Structured preparation for the CISI Fundamentals of Financial Services exam, covering all eight elements of the latest official syllabus reviewed in 2026.
English CISI Les Fondamentaux des Services Financiers (Français)
Préparation complète en français couvrant les huit éléments de l'édition française actuelle du programme CISI, vérifiée en 2026.
CISI International Certificate in Wealth & Investment Management
Prepare for the global CISI ICWIM examination with syllabus-mapped revision, 50-question practice mocks, flashcards, concise notes, and interactive explanations.
CISI International Introduction to Securities & Investment
Master the fundamentals of the global financial industry. Replace boring manuals with an interactive, mentor-led prep system for the CISI International Introduction to Securities & Investment exam.
CISI Global Securities Operations
Prepare for the CISI Global Securities Operations exam with syllabus-mapped summaries, flashcards, timed mock exams, a searchable reference sheet, and a course-grounded AI tutor.
CISI Combating Financial Crime
Prepare for the CISI Level 3 Award in Combating Financial Crime examination with syllabus-mapped revision, five 50-question mocks, flashcards, notes, and interactive explanations.
CISI Certificate in Securities
Master the CISI Certificate in Securities with our interactive study platform. Covers equities, bonds, markets, settlement, accounting analysis and investment management. Fully updated for the latest standards.
CISI Corporate Finance Technical Foundations
Master corporate finance with our interactive exam prep platform. Covers quantitative analysis, capital structure, business valuations, corporate transactions, and documentation. Fully updated for the latest official curriculum.
CISI Financial Reporting and Financial Statements Analysis
Complete Level 3 FRFS preparation for the CISI Diploma in Corporate Finance, covering all five current syllabus elements.
CISI Sources of Finance, Capital Investments and Valuations
Structured preparation for the Level 4 SFCIV unit in the CISI Diploma in Corporate Finance, covering all seven current syllabus elements.
CISI Mergers & Acquisitions and Market Regulations
Structured preparation for the Level 6 MAMR unit in the CISI Diploma in Corporate Finance, covering all five current syllabus elements and the case-study assessment structure.
CISI Corporate Finance Strategy and Advice
Structured preparation for the final Level 6 CFSA unit in the CISI Diploma in Corporate Finance, covering the latest syllabus and four-hour open-book case-study assessment.
CISI Certificate in Advanced Financial Planning
Structured preparation for the CISI Level 6 Certificate in Advanced Financial Planning, covering all ten current learning outcomes and the three-section written assessment.
CISI Global Financial Compliance
Prepare for the CISI Level 3 Award in Global Financial Compliance examination with five 100-question mocks, concise notes, flashcards, and interactive explanations.
ACAMS Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
Prepare for the current four-domain CAMS examination with source-grounded study tools, supplied official flashcards and full-length timed practice.
ACAMS Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS)
Prepare for the five-domain CGSS examination with source-grounded sanctions study tools, supplied official review questions and full-length timed practice.
ACAMS Certified Cryptoasset Anti-Financial Crime Specialist (CCAS)
Prepare for the three-domain CCAS examination with source-grounded cryptoasset AFC study tools, all supplied official flashcards and full-length timed practice.
GARP FRM Part II — Market Risk Measurement and Management (Book 1)
Study market-risk estimation, VaR validation, correlation, hedging, term-structure models, volatility surfaces and FRTB before combining every FRM Part II domain.
GARP FRM Part II — Credit Risk Measurement and Management (Book 2)
Study credit governance, scoring, default probability, Credit VaR, portfolio dependence, counterparty exposure, xVA, collateral, clearing and securitisation.
GARP FRM Part II — Operational Risk and Resilience (Book 3)
Study operational-risk governance, identification, controls, resilience, cyber and third-party risk, model risk, stress testing, capital and Basel reforms.
GARP FRM Part II — Liquidity and Treasury Risk Measurement and Management (Book 4)
Study liquidity risk, leverage, reserves, intraday funding, stress testing, contingency planning, deposits, repo, transfer pricing, cross-currency funding, ALM and illiquid assets.
GARP FRM Part II - Risk Management and Investment Management (Book 5)
Study factor theory, alpha, portfolio construction, VaR and risk budgeting, performance evaluation, hedge funds, manager due diligence and investment fraud indicators.
CISI Private Client Investment Advice & Management (PCIAM)
Prepare to analyse private-client cases, perform investment and tax calculations, and structure strong written answers across all seven PCIAM syllabus chapters.
CISI Platforms, Wealth Management and Service Providers (IOC)
Master UK investment platforms, tax wrappers (ISA, SIPP, LISA), regulatory framework, asset servicing, and taxation for the CISI PWMSP Investment Operations Certificate exam.
CISI Collective Investment Schemes Administration (IOC)
Master the administration, regulation, and pricing of collective investment schemes — from UCITS and OEICs to ACS and LTAF structures — for the CISI Investment Operations Certificate exam.
CISI Operational Risk
Master the principles of operational risk management, Basel frameworks, cyber security, and regulatory compliance required for the Level 3 CISI Operational Risk qualification.
CISI Managing Operational Risk in Financial Institutions Level 4
Structured preparation for the distinct CISI Level 4 Managing Operational Risk in Financial Institutions exam, covering all six current syllabus elements.
CISI Global Operations Management
Structured preparation for the Level 6 GOM unit in the CISI Diploma in Investment Operations, covering all six syllabus elements and the three-hour written paper.
CISI Regulation and Compliance
Version 13 preparation for the mandatory advanced Regulation and Compliance unit in the CISI Level 6 Diploma in Investment Compliance.
Derivatives - Investment Operations Certificate (IOC)
Master the international regulatory environment, underlying markets, and trading strategies with this comprehensive simulation for the CISI Derivatives examination.
CISI Asset Servicing
Exam preparation for the CISI Asset Servicing technical unit, aligned to Version 22 for exams from 11 June 2026 to 10 June 2027.
CISI Client Money and Assets
Structured preparation for the CISI Client Money and Assets exam, aligned to Version 7 for exams from 11 December 2025 to 10 December 2027.
CISI Technology in Investment Management
Exam preparation for the CISI Level 3 Award in Technology in Investment Management, aligned to Version 13 for exams through May 2028.
CISI Investment Management Level 4
Structured preparation for the CISI Level 4 Investment Management unit, aligned to the current Version 4 syllabus and its six official examination elements.
CISI UK Regulation and Professional Integrity
Structured preparation for the CISI Level 4 UK Regulation and Professional Integrity unit, aligned to Version 18 for exams from 12 March 2026 to 11 March 2027.
CISI Investment, Risk and Taxation
Structured preparation for the CISI Level 4 Investment, Risk and Taxation unit, aligned to Version 16 and the current Candidate Update for exams through 30 November 2026.
CISI Financial Planning and Advice
Structured preparation for the CISI Level 4 Financial Planning and Advice unit, aligned to Version 9 for exams through 30 September 2026.
CISI Economics and Markets for Wealth Management
Version 4 preparation for Paper 1 of the CISI Certificate in International Advanced Wealth Management, covering economics, asset classes, markets and custody.
CISI Wealth Management Practice
Version 3 preparation for Paper 2 of the CISI Certificate in International Advanced Wealth Management, from securities analysis and tax to portfolio review.
CISI Financial Markets
Structured preparation for Financial Markets, the first Level 6 unit in the three-unit CISI Chartered Wealth Manager Qualification.
CISI Portfolio Construction Theory
Structured preparation for Portfolio Construction Theory, the second unit in the three-unit CISI Chartered Wealth Manager Qualification.
CISI Applied Wealth Management
Structured preparation for the final Level 7 Applied Wealth Management unit in the three-unit CISI Chartered Wealth Manager Qualification.
CISI Transfer Agency Administration and Oversight
Structured preparation for the CISI Transfer Agency Administration and Oversight technical unit, aligned to Version 3 and its eight-element syllabus.
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Get 24/7 Course-Grounded CISI Study Support
Ask for plain-English explanations, examples and revision prompts inside the CISI course you have selected. The tutor uses that course's study material to keep answers relevant to its defined syllabus.
Support is limited to the purchased course and does not imply coverage of every FCA requirement or every CISI examination. For regulated roles, confirm the applicable qualification with your firm and the current FCA tables.
- Included with the supported course rather than sold as live tuition
- Available on demand for questions within the selected course
- Grounded in the selected course's summaries and revision material
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Timed Mock Exams for Supported CISI Courses
Each supported course states its practice format clearly. Timed mocks reproduce the published question count and time limit where those details are available for that qualification.
Use repeated practice, answer explanations and progress tracking to identify weak areas before returning to the official workbook and current candidate guidance.
- Timed environments mirroring real exam pressure
- Detailed explanations for every correct and incorrect answer
- Track your progress and identify weak areas automatically
Which body administers the UK Takeover Code?
Course-Specific CISI Digital Flashcards
Turn the definitions, formulas and regulatory distinctions in your selected course into short active-recall sessions.
Use them during your commute, on your phone, or in short 10-minute bursts to accelerate your retention dramatically.
- Over 300+ 'Must Memorise' facts per course
- Focus entirely on the most frequently tested concepts
What is the primary difference between Retail Clients and Professional Clients under FCA rules?
Concise Chapter Summaries & Cheat Sheets
Use concise summaries alongside the official workbook to review the defined syllabus of your selected course, including key rules, calculations and distinctions.
Use our "Golden Rules" cheat sheets in the final 48 hours before your exam to ensure you don't drop any easy marks on reporting timelines or regulatory thresholds.
- Cuts out the fluff – 100% focused on examinable material
- Beautifully formatted with clear tables and highlighted warnings
Market Abuse & Insider Dealing
Examinable Weighting: 15 Marks (High Priority)
The 3 Elements of Insider Dealing:
1. Must be inside information
2. Must be a price-sensitive instrument
3. Deal must occur on a regulated market
Remember: Market Abuse is a civil offence, whereas Insider Dealing is a criminal offence under FCA rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions about UK Financial Exams
What UK Financial Markets exams do you cover?
We provide preparation for the supported courses shown on this page, including the complete CISI UK Financial Regulation course and CISI Certificate in Corporate Finance Regulation, Securities, Derivatives, ICWIM and other courses listed on this page. A course title should not be treated as automatic evidence that it meets every FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) role requirement.
What pass mark applies to my CISI exam?
Pass marks, formats and published performance data vary by qualification and syllabus year. Check the current official CISI qualification and candidate materials for your exact exam. Use our timed mocks as revision practice, not as a prediction or guarantee of your live result.
How much do CISI exams cost and how do I handle booking?
Official examination and workbook fees vary by qualification, membership status, location and booking method. Check the current price and appointment options in the official CISI booking flow before paying; Exams Academy course access is purchased separately.
When do I get access to the UK exam simulators and study materials?
You receive immediate access to all UK course materials, including AI tutors, mock exams, and digital flashcards, the moment you enroll.
Is there tutor support available for UK financial regulations?
Supported courses include an on-demand AI tutor grounded in that course's study material. Its scope is the selected course, not every rule issued by FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) or every examination available in the region.
Is CISI UK Financial Regulation the same as Corporate Finance Regulation?
No. UK Financial Regulation is a regulatory unit in the CISI Capital Markets Programme. Corporate Finance Regulation is the regulation unit of the CISI Certificate in Corporate Finance. Confirm the exact qualification and unit name before booking.
Does Exams Academy currently offer a standalone CISI UK Financial Regulation course?
Yes. The UKFR course includes five full 75-question mock exams, four detailed chapter summaries, flashcards, revision references and a syllabus-grounded AI tutor. Confirm that UKFR is the regulatory unit required for your qualification pathway or role before booking.