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  • Syllabus and Exam Weighting

    The following chapter and exam weighting should guide your study time.

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    • Chapter 1. The Financial Services Sector- 4 Questions in the exam

      This chapter offers an introduction to the financial services sector by looking at the purpose of the sector and its main participants before looking at economics and financial markets



      Please go through the slide pack below. Attempt the practice question to know what you have learnt.


    • Chapter 2. Industry Regulation - 5 Questions in the exam

      With the increasing globalization of financial markets, there is a demand from governments and investment firms for a common approach to regulation in different countries. 

      As a result, there is a significant level of cooperation between financial services regulators worldwide and, increasingly, common standards, money laundering rules probably being the best example. In this section, we will start with looking at the purpose and benefits of regulation, the types of model encountered before looking at the role of international regulatory organizations.


      Please go through the slide pack below. Attempt the practice question to know what you have learnt.