CySEC Basic · Chapter 8 of 8
Chapter 8: AML & Terrorist Financing
Prevention and suppression of money laundering and terrorist financing.
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What Chapter 8 covers
The key topics of this chapter in the CySEC Basic syllabus. Each has a free study note.
- Customer due diligence requirementsRead the note: When is customer due diligence (CDD) required?
- Suspicious transaction reportingRead the note: How are suspicious transactions reported internally and to MOKAS?
- Risk-based AML approachRead the note: What is the risk-based approach to AML, and how do firms identify their risks?
- AML compliance obligationsRead the note: What makes a strong AML compliance culture?
Exam questions per chapter
50 questions in the CySEC Basic exam
- Ch 1 · Investment Services Law 20174 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 Financing (this chapter)2 questions
Questions about Chapter 8
How many questions does CySEC Basic Chapter 8 carry?
Chapter 8, AML & Terrorist Financing, accounts for approximately 2 of the 50 questions in the CySEC Basic exam (around 4% of the total). The exact number can vary slightly from one sitting to the next.
What topics are tested in CySEC Basic Chapter 8?
Chapter 8 covers: Customer due diligence requirements; Suspicious transaction reporting; Risk-based AML approach; AML compliance obligations.
Should I prioritise Chapter 8 in my CySEC Basic revision?
Chapter 8 carries approximately 2 exam questions, a relatively low weight. It still needs solid preparation, since every question counts towards the 70% pass mark, but a focused pass through the key topics is usually enough.
How can I practise CySEC Basic Chapter 8 questions?
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