CISI Global Financial Compliance Practice Questions - CISI Global Financial Compliance (Investment Operations Certificate unit) Exam - CISI Global Financial Compliance Practice Questions - CISI Global Financial Compliance (Investment Operations Certificate unit) Exam

Question 1

Which of the following best describes a principles-based approach to financial regulation, as contrasted with a rules-based approach?

It sets high-level outcomes and expects firms to use judgement to achieve them It provides a detailed rulebook prescribing exactly how every situation must be handled It relies solely on industry self-regulation with no statutory backing It applies only to exchange-traded derivatives and not to OTC products

Correct Answer:

It sets high-level outcomes and expects firms to use judgement to achieve them

Question 2

According to IOSCO, securities regulation has three core objectives. Which of the following is one of those three objectives?

Maximising trading volumes on exchanges Reducing systemic risk Guaranteeing investor profits Eliminating all market volatility

Correct Answer:

Reducing systemic risk

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of the Common Reporting Standard (CRS)?

The harmonisation of capital adequacy rules across banks The prevention of insider dealing on regulated exchanges The automatic exchange of financial account information between tax authorities The standardisation of client suitability assessments

Correct Answer:

The automatic exchange of financial account information between tax authorities

Question 4

Which international body is primarily concerned with promoting global monetary cooperation and acts as a 'bank for central banks'?

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) The Bank for International Settlements (BIS)

Correct Answer:

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS)

Question 5

A Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) is best described as which of the following?

A non-discretionary system bringing together multiple buying and selling interests in financial instruments A bilateral arrangement where a dealer trades only against its own book A central securities depository that settles trades A credit rating agency assessing issuer default risk

Correct Answer:

A non-discretionary system bringing together multiple buying and selling interests in financial instruments

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