CySec: Certifying Examinations application is now accepted
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has announced that applications are now being accepted for the examinations leading to registration in the Public Register of Certified Persons employed by Cyprus Investment Firms, Credit Institutions, Management Companies and Investment Companies of Variable Capital.
The examinations will be conducted online on a weekly basis. (every Tuesday). There will be two examination sessions, in groups of 12 candidates, every Tuesday, starting from September 30, 2014. They are scheduled at 11.00 and 13.00 on the day of the weekly exam.
Both examinations are offered at each session at the same time, in both English and Greek. No examinations will be held on Public Holidays. The frequency of the examinations may be amended based on demand.
It is noted that, until the end of November 2014, examinations will be conducted only in the English language. Examinations in Greek will be offered from December 2014 onwards, as the exam Workbook in the Greek language is expected to be ready in September.
The syllabus for the Basic and the Advanced Examination has been posted on CySEC’s website under the section “Certifications and Public Register – Examination syllabus”.
The Basic Examination will last for one hour and will consist of 50 multiple choice questions. The Advanced Examination will last for one and half hours and will consist of 70 multiple choice questions.
Source: CySec
