Investment & Risk Examination
Examination for those advising and /or dealing in securities/derivatives on behalf of retail clients
Since 1st November 2007, employees advising and/or dealing in securities / securities and financial derivatives/derivatives/financial derivatives on behalf of retail clients (which could include clients which have opted to be treated as retail clients under MiFID) have been subject to FSA’s T & C Sourcebook and the Financial Services Skills Council (FSSC) Appropriate Examination list.
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Entry requirements
There are no formal prerequisites for the Investment and Risk exam. Experience in the industry will help candidates relate what they are learning to the job they are doing but it is not a requirement of taking the qualification. Examination entries are accepted from private individuals as well as via an employer.
Syllabus Information on the current syllabus can be found under the Certificates Syllabuses page
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