CySEC exam questions by chapter
Practise CySEC exam questions organised chapter by chapter across all three certifications: 14 chapters for the Advanced exam, 8 for the Basic exam and 8 for the AML exam. Each chapter page shows how many exam questions it carries, its key topics, and the free notes and flashcards for it.
CySEC Advanced: 14 chapters
70 exam questions, 90 minutes, pass mark 70%.
- Chapter 1 · 4 of 70 exam questionsInvestment Services Law 2017The scope, powers of CySEC, and offences under the Law regulating investment services in Cyprus.
- Chapter 2 · 8 of 70 exam questionsCypriot Investment Firms (CIFs)Licensing, authorisation, capital requirements, and conduct of business rules for CIFs.
- Chapter 3 · 8 of 70 exam questionsCIFs and BanksApplication of investment services rules to credit institutions, passporting, and cross-border provision of services.
- Chapter 4 · 6 of 70 exam questionsOpen-Ended UCI Laws (2012–2019)Regulation of UCITS funds and management companies under Cyprus law.
- Chapter 5 · 6 of 70 exam questionsAlternative InvestmentsRules for Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) and their managers (AIFMs) under the AIFM framework.
- Chapter 6 · 2 of 70 exam questionsBusiness of Credit InstitutionsGovernance, licensing, and regulation of credit institutions in Cyprus.
- Chapter 7 · 5 of 70 exam questionsAML & Terrorist FinancingPrevention and suppression of money laundering and terrorist financing under Cyprus law.
- Chapter 8 · 4 of 70 exam questionsMiFIR (2014)Pre- and post-trade transparency requirements and transaction reporting under MiFID II.
- Chapter 9 · 8 of 70 exam questionsCapital Adequacy RequirementsCRR/CRD capital requirements, risk-weighted assets, and liquidity rules for investment firms.
- Chapter 10 · 4 of 70 exam questionsEMIRRegulation of OTC derivatives, clearing obligations, and risk mitigation under EMIR.
- Chapter 11 · 5 of 70 exam questionsRecovery and ResolutionFrameworks for managing and resolving failing financial institutions under BRRD.
- Chapter 12 · 2 of 70 exam questionsProspectus RegulationRequirements for publishing a prospectus when offering securities to the public.
- Chapter 13 · 3 of 70 exam questionsTransparency LawsDisclosure obligations for issuers of securities admitted to trading on regulated markets.
- Chapter 14 · 5 of 70 exam questionsInsider Dealing & Market ManipulationMarket abuse prevention rules under the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR).
CySEC Basic: 8 chapters
50 exam questions, 60 minutes, pass mark 70%.
- Chapter 1 · 4 of 50 exam questionsInvestment Services Law 2017The scope, powers of CySEC, and offences under the Law regulating investment services in Cyprus.
- Chapter 2 · 12 of 50 exam questionsCypriot Investment Firms (CIFs)Licensing, capital requirements, conduct of business rules, and client protection obligations for CIFs.
- Chapter 3 · 8 of 50 exam questionsCIFs and BanksApplication of investment services rules to credit institutions and cross-border provision of services.
- Chapter 4 · 5 of 50 exam questionsMiFIR (2014)Transparency requirements and reporting obligations under the Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation.
- Chapter 5 · 8 of 50 exam questionsInsider Dealing & Market ManipulationMarket abuse prevention rules under the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR).
- Chapter 6 · 5 of 50 exam questionsOpen-Ended UCI LawsRegulation of UCITS funds and management companies under Cyprus law.
- Chapter 7 · 6 of 50 exam questionsAlternative InvestmentsRules for Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) and their managers under the AIFM framework.
- Chapter 8 · 2 of 50 exam questionsAML & Terrorist FinancingPrevention and suppression of money laundering and terrorist financing.
CySEC AML: 8 chapters
40 exam questions, 60 minutes, pass mark 70%.
- Chapter 1 · foundationalIntroductory ProvisionsFoundational concepts of the AML/CFT regime — the purpose of the framework and the key definitions the rest of the syllabus builds on.
- Chapter 2 · 8 of 40 exam questionsUnderstanding Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and SanctionsHow illicit funds move through the financial system, how terrorism is financed, and how financial sanctions regimes operate.
- Chapter 3 · 6 of 40 exam questionsLegal and Regulatory RequirementsThe Cyprus AML Law, the CySEC Directive, and the obligations they place on regulated firms — plus the role of MOKAS.
- Chapter 4 · 3 of 40 exam questionsThe AML Compliance CultureGovernance of the AML function — the role of the Compliance Officer, policies and procedures, and staff training.
- Chapter 5 · 6 of 40 exam questionsAssessing and Managing RisksThe risk-based approach — how firms assess money-laundering risk and apply proportionate controls.
- Chapter 6 · 11 of 40 exam questionsKnow Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD)The heaviest chapter — client identification and verification, beneficial ownership, and simplified vs enhanced due diligence.
- Chapter 7 · 4 of 40 exam questionsTransaction Monitoring and Suspicious ReportingOngoing monitoring, identifying suspicious activity, and reporting to MOKAS — including the prohibition on tipping-off.
- Chapter 8 · 2 of 40 exam questionsCrypto Asset Service ProvidersAML obligations specific to crypto asset service providers (CASPs) — registration, the travel rule, and crypto ML/TF risks.
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