Guides · Updated 2026

CySEC Exam Guides

Free, up-to-date guides for CySEC Advanced and Basic exam candidates. Each guide is written to answer a specific question — whether you are choosing which exam to sit, preparing for a chapter, or renewing your certificate.

Advanced

CySEC Advanced Exam Guide 2026

Exam structure, the full 14-chapter syllabus, chapter weights, and study tips for first-time candidates.

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Basic

CySEC Basic Exam Guide 2026

Everything you need to know about the 8-chapter CySEC Basic certification — format, syllabus, and how to prepare.

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Both exams

How to Pass the CySEC Exam First Time

Seven proven strategies that separate first-time passes from retakes — study approach, mock exam targets, and common mistakes.

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Both exams

CySEC Advanced vs Basic — Which Do You Need?

A side-by-side comparison of both certifications to help you choose the right exam for your role.

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Certificate holders

CySEC CPD Requirements 2026

How many CPD hours you need each year, what counts, and when to renew — for Advanced, Basic, and AML holders.

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Practice by chapter

Targeted preparation for every chapter of the CySEC Advanced and Basic exams.

CySEC Advanced — 14 chapters

Chapter 1 through 14. Each chapter page covers key topics, exam weight, and links to practice questions.

  • 1Investment Services Law
  • 2CIFs
  • 3CIFs and Banks
  • 4Open-Ended UCI Laws
  • 5Alternative Investments
  • 6Business of Credit Institutions
  • 7AML & Terrorist Financing
  • 8MiFIR
  • 9Capital Adequacy
  • 10EMIR
  • 11Recovery and Resolution
  • 12Prospectus Regulation
  • 13Transparency Laws
  • 14Insider Dealing & Market Manipulation
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CySEC Basic — 8 chapters

Chapter 1 through 8. Each chapter page covers key topics, exam weight, and links to practice questions.

  • 1Investment Services Law
  • 2CIFs
  • 3CIFs and Banks
  • 4MiFIR
  • 5Insider Dealing & Market Manipulation
  • 6Open-Ended UCI Laws
  • 7Alternative Investments
  • 8AML & Terrorist Financing
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Chapter-by-chapter questions, AI hints, and full mock exams.