CySEC Advanced · Chapter 14 of 14
Chapter 14: Insider Dealing & Market Manipulation
Market abuse prevention rules under the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR).
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What Chapter 14 covers
The key topics of this chapter in the CySEC Advanced syllabus. Each has a free study note.
- Definition and prohibition of insider dealingRead the note: What is insider dealing, and who counts as an insider?
- Inside information: definition and scopeRead the note: What is inside information under the Market Abuse Regulation?
- Market manipulation: forms and prohibitionRead the note: What is market manipulation, and how is it detected and reported?
- Market soundings regimeRead the note: What is a market sounding, and how can inside information be shared lawfully in one?
- Reporting obligations for suspicious transactionsRead the note: What is market manipulation, and how is it detected and reported?
Exam questions per chapter
70 questions in the CySEC Advanced exam
- Ch 1 · Investment Services Law 20174 questions
- Ch 2 · Cypriot Investment Firms (CIFs)8 questions
- Ch 3 · CIFs and Banks8 questions
- Ch 4 · Open-Ended UCI Laws (2012–2019)6 questions
- Ch 5 · Alternative Investments6 questions
- Ch 6 · Business of Credit Institutions2 questions
- Ch 7 · AML & Terrorist Financing5 questions
- Ch 8 · MiFIR (2014)4 questions
- Ch 9 · Capital Adequacy Requirements8 questions
- Ch 10 · EMIR4 questions
- Ch 11 · Recovery and Resolution5 questions
- Ch 12 · Prospectus Regulation2 questions
- Ch 13 · Transparency Laws3 questions
- Ch 14 · Insider Dealing & Market Manipulation (this chapter)5 questions
Questions about Chapter 14
How many questions does CySEC Advanced Chapter 14 carry?
Chapter 14, Insider Dealing & Market Manipulation, accounts for approximately 5 of the 70 questions in the CySEC Advanced exam (around 7% of the total). The exact number can vary slightly from one sitting to the next.
What topics are tested in CySEC Advanced Chapter 14?
Chapter 14 covers: Definition and prohibition of insider dealing; Inside information: definition and scope; Market manipulation: forms and prohibition; Market soundings regime; Reporting obligations for suspicious transactions.
Should I prioritise Chapter 14 in my CySEC Advanced revision?
Chapter 14 carries approximately 5 exam questions, a medium weight. Prepare it thoroughly: study the key topics, then test yourself with practice questions. Understanding the regulation matters more than memorising definitions.
How can I practise CySEC Advanced Chapter 14 questions?
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