This course focuses on the legislative landscape, including FMA, FAIS, FICA, POPI, FATCA, AML, etc.
The course consists of the following units:
Study Unit 1 Introduction to the Regulatory Landscape
Study Unit 2 Financial Sector Regulation Act
Study Unit 3 Introduction to Rules Part 1 - Financial Markets Act (No 19 of 2012)
Study Unit 4 Financial Intelligence Centre Act
Study Unit 5 Financial Advisory Intermediary Services Act
Study Unit 6 Protection of Personal Information Act
Study Unit 7 Foreign Account Taxation Compliance Act
NB: First time applicants must first register as a candidate stockbroker with the SAIS.
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Financial Markets Legislation Exam - 20 October 2025
This course focuses on the legislative landscape, including FMA, FAIS, FICA, POPI, FATCA, AML, etc.
The course consists of the following units:
Study Unit 1 Introduction to the Regulatory Landscape
Study Unit 2 Financial Sector Regulation Act
Study Unit 3 Introduction to Rules Part 1 - Financial Markets Act (No 19 of 2012)
Study Unit 4 Financial Intelligence Centre Act
Study Unit 5 Financial Advisory Intermediary Services Act
Study Unit 6 Protection of Personal Information Act
Study Unit 7 Foreign Account Taxation Compliance Act
Exam Postponement
Examination Postponements
i) An examination postponement will only be made in the following instances:
a. where the student is ill;
b. where a student is experiencing an extraordinary personal matter; or
c. an emergency situation which presents an unavoidable conflict with the examination.
Examples of extraordinary situations include issues relating to the health of the student or close family member. Verifying documentation is required for these types of requests.
ii) An examination postponement can only take place once per enrolment. The examination will only be postponed to the next examination session.
iii) Postponement requests must be received within 5 working days of the scheduled examination date. Requests received after this timeframe or requests not supported by verifying documentation, will not be reviewed.
iv) A postponement fee, equal to 25% of the examination fee, will be payable in order to secure the new examination date.
Send an email with your proof of payment to sais@sais.co.za with the subject Exam Postponement + Course Name
This course will be delivered online, and students are expected to review the material in their own time. Please note that there will be only one Contact Session, scheduled three weeks before the exam, via MS Teams.
Candidates are advised to complete the material ahead of time and prepare for the sessions. All questions must be submitted at least 3 days before a session.
✉️ For queries, email: saisadmin@sais.co.za