CySEC Basic Practice Questions - CySEC Basic Certification Exam - CySEC Basic Practice Questions

Question 1

Under Law 87(I)/2017, which of the following is classified as an investment service rather than an ancillary service?

Safekeeping and administration of financial instruments for the account of clients Portfolio management Granting credits or loans to an investor to allow him to carry out a transaction Foreign exchange services where these are connected to the provision of investment services

Correct Answer:

Portfolio management

Question 2

Which of the following services requires authorization from CySEC under Law 87(I)/2017 when provided to clients?

Investment advice Commercial banking deposit accounts Insurance mediation for life policies Real estate brokerage and property valuation

Correct Answer:

Investment advice

Question 3

CySEC has the power to impose administrative fines on a Cypriot Investment Firm (CIF) that violates Law 87(I)/2017. What is the primary purpose of these administrative powers?

To generate revenue for the national budget of Cyprus To enforce compliance, protect investors, and maintain market integrity To replace the judicial court system for criminal prosecutions To establish monetary policies and control inflation in Cyprus

Correct Answer:

To enforce compliance, protect investors, and maintain market integrity

Question 4

A person who provides investment services in Cyprus without the required authorization from CySEC is committing a criminal offence. What is the maximum penalty upon conviction under Law 87(I)/2017?

An administrative warning and a public reprimand only Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years, a fine not exceeding €700,000, or both A fixed penalty of €50,000 with no possibility of imprisonment Imprisonment for life and complete confiscation of all personal assets

Correct Answer:

Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years, a fine not exceeding €700,000, or both

Question 5

What is the key structural difference under Law 87(I)/2017 between a Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) and an Organized Trading Facility (OTF)?

An MTF allows for discretionary execution of orders, whereas an OTF operates strictly on non-discretionary rules An OTF allows for discretionary execution of orders by the operator, whereas an MTF operates strictly on non-discretionary rules Only retail clients are allowed to trade on an MTF, while only professional clients can trade on an OTF An MTF is regulated by the Central Bank of Cyprus, while an OTF is regulated by CySEC

Correct Answer:

An OTF allows for discretionary execution of orders by the operator, whereas an MTF operates strictly on non-discretionary rules

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