RE5 Exam Prep Short Course

RE5 Examination Preparation

RE5 Exam Preparation Programme

Fast-Track Your Regulatory Success in 6 Weeks. Registering for the RE5 examination is a defining milestone in your financial services career. This premier 6-week blended programme is strategically structured to balance guided learning, self-study, and rigorous practice giving you everything you need to pass with absolute confidence.

Master the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) Act, prove your regulatory competency, and solidify your reputation as a trusted, compliant representative in South Africa’s financial sector.

FEE
R10,494.90 Incl. VAT (CPD-Inclusive).
  • Interactive facilitated classes: Comprehensive breakdowns of key concepts.
  • Assessments: Mock questions to gauge your understanding and readiness. Mock multiple-choice exams can be completed online or face -to-face (with an additional fee)
  • Self-study: Self-study allows you to deepen your understanding, reinforce learning, and identify areas for improvement.

The decision to register for the RE5 examination is a significant step toward achieving regulatory compliance and advancing your career in the financial services industry. This programme is designed to provide you with the knowledge, tools, and support to excel in the RE5 exam, ensuring you are fully equipped to operate confidently and ethically within South Africa’s financial services sector.

The RE5 exam assesses representatives’ understanding and application of the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) Act. It also ensures you can provide high-quality advice and services while adhering to the regulatory framework and ethical standards.

Passing this exam demonstrates your competency and reinforces your commitment to professionalism and ethics. Our 6-week programme is designed to balance guided learning, self-study, and practice, giving you the best preparation for the RE5 exam. This programme provides everything you need to prepare thoroughly for the RE5 examination thereby building your career as a trusted and compliant representative in South Africa’s financial services industry.

Introduction to the Regulatory Exam
Chapter 1: Introduction and Overview of FAIS
Chapter 2: Role Players
Chapter 3: Operate as a Representative
Chapter 4: The General Code of Conduct
Chapter 5: Record Keeping
Chapter 6: Introduction to the Financial Intelligence Centre Act

The RE5 exam is structured around eight high level tasks that test your ability to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the FAIS Act as a 
regulatory framework.
2. Contribute towards maintaining a FSP license.
3. Define the role of the key individual in terms of the FAIS Act.
4. Adhere to the specific Codes of Conduct.
5. Comply with regulated record keeping requirements.
6. Comply with the requirements of the FIC Act, as well as the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing control 
regulations as applied to the FSP.
7. Deal with complaints that have been submitted to the Ombud for FSPs.
8. Operate as a Representative in terms of the FAIS Act.

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