Compliance Function and Independence
Role and appointment of the compliance officer under the FAIS framework | Independence and objectivity of the compliance function | Interaction between the compliance officer, key individuals and management
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Exam Syllabus
Role and appointment of the compliance officer under the FAIS framework | Independence and objectivity of the compliance function | Interaction between the compliance officer, key individuals and management
Ongoing monitoring of the authorised financial services provider's activities | Compliance reporting obligations to management and the regulator | Record keeping duties supporting supervision and audit trails
Governance responsibilities of key individuals for the provider's conduct of business | Fit and proper oversight of representatives, including supervision | Risk identification and control frameworks within the provider
Identification, classification and escalation of breaches of financial-sector laws | Remediation and corrective action planning | Communication and cooperation with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority

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FAQ
No. The supplied FSCA FAQ places RE4 with FSPs and Key Individuals in Category III, while compliance officers in the listed categories fall under RE1. Passing an examination does not by itself appoint someone to a compliance role.
No. It is an original subject-review study aid. The FSCA FAQ corrects the title mismatch, but current examination scope, availability and official requirements must be checked with the FSCA or the examination body.
The supplied FSCA FAQ states that RE4 has 30 questions and that the regulatory examinations are multiple-choice with four options. Treat this as subject to current verification because exam details can change.
The supplied FAQ states a 65% pass mark for the regulatory examinations. This guide does not guarantee that result or assert that the rule is unchanged; verify the current official position before relying on it.
Preserve the original evidence, document the request and conflict, and escalate through the documented governance route. Do not alter records or close the finding without evidence. Follow current legal and regulatory requirements for any further notification.
No. The 20 questions check supporting knowledge and application only. They do not cover the full Category III Code, do not reproduce official questions and are not a simulation of the actual examination.
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