CySEC Basic · Chapter 1 of 8
Chapter 1: Investment Services Law 2017
The scope, powers of CySEC, and offences under the Law regulating investment services in Cyprus.
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What Chapter 1 covers
The key topics of this chapter in the CySEC Basic syllabus. 3 of 4 have a free study note.
- Scope of investment services in CyprusRead the note: What does Law 87(I)/2017 cover, and who must follow it?
- Powers and supervisory role of CySECRead the note: What must CySEC do as supervisor, and how does it work with other authorities?
- Authorisation requirements
- Offences and penaltiesRead the note: Who supervises investment firms in Cyprus, and what happens if someone misleads them?
Exam questions per chapter
50 questions in the CySEC Basic exam
- Ch 1 · Investment Services Law 2017 (this chapter)4 questions
- Ch 2 · Cypriot Investment Firms (CIFs)12 questions
- Ch 3 · CIFs and Banks8 questions
- Ch 4 · MiFIR (2014)5 questions
- Ch 5 · Insider Dealing & Market Manipulation8 questions
- Ch 6 · Open-Ended UCI Laws5 questions
- Ch 7 · Alternative Investments6 questions
- Ch 8 · AML & Terrorist Financing2 questions
Questions about Chapter 1
How many questions does CySEC Basic Chapter 1 carry?
Chapter 1, Investment Services Law 2017, accounts for approximately 4 of the 50 questions in the CySEC Basic exam (around 8% of the total). The exact number can vary slightly from one sitting to the next.
What topics are tested in CySEC Basic Chapter 1?
Chapter 1 covers: Scope of investment services in Cyprus; Powers and supervisory role of CySEC; Authorisation requirements; Offences and penalties.
Should I prioritise Chapter 1 in my CySEC Basic revision?
Chapter 1 carries approximately 4 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 Basic Chapter 1 questions?
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