CySEC Examination Preparation Course (Basic)

CySEC Examination Preparation Course (Basic)

The course will cover all material preparing participants for their success at the Basic Level Examination, which requires a very good knowledge of the Cyprus and European legal framework on the capital markets, and concerns persons who wish to be certified for the provision of all Investment Services:

 

  • 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 instruments whether on a firm commitment basis or not

 

The course will be taught by Mr Panayiotis Antoniou, a prominent instructor of this subject and more, and with practical experience and expertise on the subjects to be taught.

 

Target Audience of the EIMF CySEC Exams Preparation Course

 

  • Existing and prospective executives and supervisors of Banks, Cypriot Investment Firms (CIFs) as well as UCITS and AIF managers
  • Existing and prospective employees of Banks, CIFs as well as UCITS and AIF managers responsible for the provision of investment services
  • Compliance Officers, Internal Auditors, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officers and Risk Managers of Banks, Cypriot Investment Firms (CIFs) as well as UCITS and AIF managers

Course Focus

  • Passing the exams – the Course focuses primarily on the Syllabus of CySEC for the  certification of persons providing Investment Services and employed by Cypriot Investment Firms, Credit Institutions, Management Companies and Investment Companies of Variable Capital, which is a requirement for the provision of investment services in Cyprus
  • Operating within the legal framework – understanding how best to operate within the applicable Cypriot and European Union legal and regulatory framework and practice, and become a successful player in the European financial arena

Getting the technical tools – understanding the regulatory technical tools that are available to operate in the capital markets and enhance your financial strategies and risk management compliance processes

Preparation Material – All participants shall receive the EIMF booklet with all presentation notes, all the relevant laws, regulations, directives etc, and 3 sets of online preparation questions and answers as a self-study mock exam.

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DATES: 20, 22, 27, 29 September

DURATION: 24 hours

CPD UNITS: 24

LOCATION: Limassol

TIME: 14:00 - 20:30

FEES: €350 + VAT


  • CySEC Regulatory Fundamentals: Overview of the Investment Services Sector | 27 Oct | Limassol


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Registration Form

If you need help completing the online registration form, please give us a call at 2227 4470 or email us at [email protected] 

Study at your own pace

Learn more about our self-study package, which includes all proprietary EIMF material, including access to 3 Mock Exams.

In-House Training

If you would like to discuss bringing this or another topic to your organization on an in-house basis please call us at 22274470 or email us at [email protected].

Instructors:

Panayiotis Antoniou

Mr. Antoniou is a professional with 18 years-experience in the Banking and Insurance Sectors. He holds a Bachelor degree in Computer Science from State University of New York, USA, a Master’s degree in Information Systems from Virginia Tech, USA, a Master’s in Business Administration and a Master’s in Public Sector Management. He is also a member of the Project Management Institute and a partially-qualified member of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA). He is also a holder of CySEC’s Advanced Certificate in Financial Services Legal Framework. He is currently the Head of Capital Adequacy Department of a large Advisory Group specializing in advising matters regarding Basel III matters (Pillar 1,2,3) and financial reporting of Investment Firms.

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