This examination is designed to test candidates’ knowledge and understanding of the rules and
regulations governing advisory services in the Malaysian capital market. It is one of the
examinations to be passed by individuals who:
(1) intend to apply for a Capital Markets Services Representative's Licence (CMSRL) to carry
on the regulated activities of advising on corporate finance or investment advice;
or
(2) intend to be employees of registered persons who carry out the capital markets activities
as stipulated in Item 2 and 3 of Schedule 4 of the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007.
Candidates are advised to refer to the Licensing Handbook for the detailed combination of
examinations required for each regulated activity.
Candidates are expected to possess good knowledge and understanding of the subject matter
provided in the study outline and specified references.
In addition, candidates are expected to
have relatively strong capability in the application, analysis and evaluation of information in this
study outline and its references. It is estimated that this module will require a minimum of 200
hours of study time. Candidates may need less or more depending on the education background
and work experience.
Candidates are expected to update themselves with the latest changes relevant to this
examination as all questions will be continuously updated to reflect these changes. Candidates
are permitted to refer to their own prescribed reference materials during the examination. Note
that no prescribed reference materials will be provided by the Securities Industry Development
Corporation (SIDC). The prescribed reference materials brought into the examinations by
candidates are subject to the terms and conditions of SIDC, details of which are set out in the
terms and conditions of the SC licensing examinations.
Candidates are required to comply with the terms and conditions of the SC licensing examination.
Severe penalties will be taken against candidates for any misconduct during the examination.
At the end of this study outline are 4 sample questions of various formats used in the Module 19
examination. The samples provided do not in any way reflect the level of difficulty or the subjectmatter distribution of the actual examination. They are merely intended to familiarise candidates
with the styles of multiple-choice questions used in the examination.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Candidates are expected to have good knowledge, understanding and ability to apply in the
following areas:
(a) The principles of contract law and relevant issues.
(b) The laws which are relevant to the advisory services in the Malaysian capital market.
(c). The system and procedures of licensing of persons who carry on the investment advisory
business in Malaysia.
(d) The features and prohibitions of investment advisory activities
(e) The regulations governing the issue and offer of equity securities, listing of corporations and
quotations of securities on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (Bursa
Securities) (Main Market) and proposals which result in a significant change in the business
direction or policy of corporations listed on the Main Market under the Securities Commission
Malaysia’s Equity Guidelines.
(f) The regulations setting out who can act as principal advisers for the submission of corporate
proposals and the competency standards required.
(g) The regulations governing the conduct of due diligence for corporate proposals by issuers,
advisers and experts.
(h) The activities and current trends connected to money laundering and terrorism financing and
the Malaysian regulatory approach towards them
(i) The characteristics and regulations governing take-overs in Malaysia.
(j) The regulations governing valuations of property assets in conjunction with corporate
proposals for submission to the Securities Commission Malaysia or for inclusion in prospectuses
and circulars.
(j) The regulations governing the issuance and registration of prospectuses.
(k) The regulations governing the issue, subscription, purchase, invitation to subscribe or
purchase corporate bonds or sukuk to retail investors.
(l) The regulations that must be observed for the purposes of exclusively making available
unlisted capital market products to sophisticated investors in Malaysia or persons outside
Malaysia.
(m) The regulations governing the issuers of structured warrants.
(n) The regulations governing listing of securities under the Bursa Securities Main Market Listing
Requirements, Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad ACE Market Listing Requirements and Bursa
Malaysia Securities Berhad LEAP Market Listing Requirement.
EXAMINATION SYLLABUS
The syllabus for this examination is divided into 3 sections and the maximum composition of questions from each section is as follows:
