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According to the announcement issued by CySEC, the aim of the examination is “To provide (I) a test to ensure candidates can apply a level of knowledge and understanding appropriate for individuals engaged in the reception, transmission and execution of client orders and those engaged in the marketing of collective investment schemes and (II) a higher level test for those individuals: dealing on a proprietary basis; managing portfolios; offering investment advice or underwriting financial instruments; and performing the activities of collective portfolio management and risk management for collective investment schemes (either UCITS or AIFs).” For detailed Syllabus please click here.

The preparation course covers the CySEC Syllabus for the examination but also the Cypriot and European Legal, Regulatory and Compliance framework on the capital markets, preparing participants for the CySEC Examination.

The Advanced Examination concerns individuals who wish to be certified for all the investment services/activities of paragraph 4 of the Directive, including the following:

Reception and transmission of orders in relation to one or more Financial Instruments.

Execution of orders on behalf of clients.

Dealing on own account.

Portfolio Management.

Investment Advice.

Underwriting and/or placing of financial instrument

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Course Objectives:

Ensure that candidates possess the necessary knowledge and can apply the appropriate level of knowledge/understanding of the financial services regulatory framework to successfully pass the exam.

Provide thorough explanations of CySEC’s Syllabus content as well as practical tips and hints on how to pass the exam.

Offer an interactive course and case studies.

The training instructors have actually sat the exam and passed the Basic and Advanced Examination with high scores.

The training instructor have actual knowledge and experience in the Forex industry.

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This course is ideal for: 

• Current or prospective employees of CIF’s, ASP’s, AIF’s or UCITS who wish to progress their career in the sector;
• Existing professionals who wish to sit the examination in order to become a Certified Person;
• Persons who wish to have a career in Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering, Internal Audit, Risk Management or in a Regulatory/Advisory Firm;
• Unemployed professionals seeking to enter the sector by obtaining a competitive qualification.

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This course is consistent out of 14 topics.

Instructor Style:

The course is delivered by someone with hands on experience. Highly practical, relevant and important and safely this course is for you.The instructor blends theory with highly practical case studies and examples derived from his long experience.

CPD accreditation:

The course may be approved for up to 18 CPD units verified directly by the participant's association, regulator or other bodies which holds membership.

Trainer

Markos Bota

Markos Bota is a professional with many years’ experience in the Financial Sector. He developed his career and experience in various positions in Cyprus Investment Firms including Executive Director, Compliance Officer as well as on the front line as a Head of Reception and Transition of Orders. The diversity of the positions allowed him to enhance his knowledge in practical experience and gain an extensive insight within this field. Throughout his career he developed detailed knowledge in regards to Cypriot and European Legal, Regulatory and Compliance requirements on capital markets. He is a holder of BA in Management and Economics of Aero Tourism, the CISI Financial Services Legal Framework certificate as well as the CISI Financial Services Regulatory Framework certificate and an associate of Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments.

Stavroulla Ilia

Stavroulla Ilia is a professional with many years of experience in the Financial Sector. These She holds a Bachelor degree in Mathematics from University of Athens, Greece and a Master’s degree in Financial Mathematics from King’s College, London, UK

She is a holder of CySEC’s Advanced Certificate in Financial Services Legal Framework and is a Certified Trainer by the Human Resource Development Authority (HRDA).

She is currently the Head of Risk Management Department of a Cyprus Investment Firm.