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Key Facts: SC Licensing Exam Exam

MCQ exam

All SC Licensing Examination modules are computer-based multiple-choice questions (SIDC)

SIDC - A Guide on Preparing for the SC Licensing Examinations

30 questions / 60 min

Module 9 Funds Management Regulation has 30 questions in 60 minutes (SIDC)

SIDC - The SC Licensing Examinations

60 questions / 90 min

Module 19 Advisory Services has 60 questions in 90 minutes (SIDC)

SIDC - The SC Licensing Examinations

60% pass

Modules 7, 9 and 10 require a 60% passing mark (SIDC)

SIDC - The SC Licensing Examinations

70% pass

Module 19 Advisory Services requires a 70% passing mark (SIDC)

SIDC - The SC Licensing Examinations

RM400

Examination fee per module for Modules 7, 9, 10 and 19 (SIDC)

SIDC - Examination Fees table

2 years

An SC Licensing Examination pass is valid for two years from the exam date (SIDC)

SIDC - SCLE Terms and Conditions

Modules 9 & 10

Portfolio fund management licensing requires passing both Module 9 and Module 10 (Licensing Handbook)

Securities Commission Malaysia - Licensing Handbook

The SC Licensing Examination (SCLE) is SIDC's computer-based multiple-choice licensing exam for Malaysian capital-market professionals. Modules 7 and 19 each have 60 questions in 90 minutes; Modules 9 and 10 each have 30 questions in 60 minutes. The passing mark is 60% for Modules 7, 9 and 10 and 70% for Module 19, and each pass is valid for two years. The exam fee is RM400 per module for these four modules. This 100-question overview bank gives original revision practice spread across Modules 9, 10, 19 and 7.

Sample SC Licensing Exam Practice Questions

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1Under Module 9, which Act is the primary piece of legislation governing licensing of fund management activities in Malaysia?
A.Companies Act 2016
B.Capital Markets and Services Act 2007
C.Financial Services Act 2013
D.Securities Industry Act 1983
Explanation: The Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 (CMSA) is the principal statute governing the regulation of capital market activities, including licensing of fund management, in Malaysia. The Securities Industry Act 1983 was repealed and replaced by the CMSA.
2A person who wishes to carry on the regulated activity of fund management in relation to portfolio management as a representative must hold which licence?
A.Capital Markets Services Licence (CMSL)
B.Capital Markets Services Representative's Licence (CMSRL)
C.Registered Person status
D.Fund Management Practising Certificate
Explanation: An individual who carries on a regulated activity on behalf of a licensed firm must hold a Capital Markets Services Representative's Licence (CMSRL). The firm itself holds the Capital Markets Services Licence (CMSL).
3Which combination of SC Licensing Examination modules must a candidate pass to apply for a CMSRL in fund management relating to portfolio management?
A.Modules 6 and 7
B.Modules 9 and 10
C.Modules 12 and 19
D.Modules 16 and 17
Explanation: According to the Licensing Handbook, fund management in relation to portfolio management requires passing Modules 9 (Funds Management Regulation) and 10 (Asset and Funds Management). A CFA charterholder is exempted from Module 10.
4Which body administers the SC Licensing Examinations in Malaysia?
A.Bursa Malaysia Berhad
B.Securities Industry Development Corporation (SIDC)
C.Bank Negara Malaysia
D.Federation of Investment Managers Malaysia (FIMM)
Explanation: The Securities Industry Development Corporation (SIDC), the training and development arm of the Securities Commission Malaysia, administers the SC Licensing Examinations.
5A fund management company owes its clients a duty to act in the best interests of the client. This obligation is best described as a:
A.Fiduciary duty
B.Statutory indemnity
C.Contractual warranty only
D.Marketing obligation
Explanation: A fund management company stands in a fiduciary relationship with its clients and must act honestly, in good faith and in the client's best interests, avoiding conflicts of interest. This duty goes beyond ordinary contract terms.
6Under SC guidelines, the practice of keeping client assets separate from the fund management company's own assets is known as:
A.Netting
B.Segregation of client assets
C.Hypothecation
D.Consolidation
Explanation: Segregation requires client assets to be held separately from the firm's own assets, typically with an independent custodian, so client money is protected if the firm becomes insolvent.
7Which of the following is a regulated activity under Schedule 2 of the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007?
A.Operating a restaurant franchise
B.Fund management
C.Acting as a company secretary
D.Conducting an external audit
Explanation: Fund management is one of the regulated activities specified under the CMSA 2007, alongside activities such as dealing in securities, advising on corporate finance and investment advice.
8A unit trust fund in Malaysia is established under which legal structure?
A.A limited liability partnership
B.A trust governed by a deed between the manager and trustee
C.A sole proprietorship
D.A statutory corporation
Explanation: A unit trust fund is established as a trust, governed by a deed entered into between the management company and an approved trustee. The trustee holds the fund's assets on behalf of unit holders.
9In a unit trust structure, who is primarily responsible for safeguarding the assets of the fund and overseeing the manager?
A.The unit holders' committee
B.The trustee
C.The auditor
D.The Securities Commission directly
Explanation: The approved trustee holds the fund's assets on behalf of unit holders and monitors the management company to ensure it manages the fund in accordance with the deed and guidelines.
10The Guidelines on Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing require a capital market intermediary to verify the identity of its clients. This process is commonly called:
A.Know Your Client (KYC) / Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
B.Mark-to-market
C.Best execution
D.Soft commission disclosure
Explanation: Customer Due Diligence (CDD), part of Know Your Client (KYC) obligations, requires intermediaries to identify and verify clients and beneficial owners and to understand the purpose of the relationship to detect money laundering.

About the SC Licensing Exam Exam

The SC Licensing Examination (SCLE) is the multiple-choice licensing examination administered by the Securities Industry Development Corporation (SIDC) for individuals who intend to carry on regulated activities under the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 in Malaysia, such as dealing in securities, fund management and advising on corporate finance. Candidates pass the specific module combination required for their regulated activity, as set out in the Securities Commission's Licensing Handbook. This overview bank focuses on four of the most-searched core modules: Module 9 (Funds Management Regulation), Module 10 (Asset and Funds Management), Module 19 (Advisory Services - Rules and Regulations) and Module 7 (Financial Statement Analysis and Asset Valuation). It is intended as general cross-module revision; per-module banks cover each module's syllabus in depth.

Assessment

This overview bank covers four core modules. Question counts in the real exam: Module 7 = 60, Module 9 = 30, Module 10 = 30, Module 19 = 60, all multiple choice and computer-based.

Time Limit

Time per real module: Module 7 = 90 minutes, Module 9 = 60 minutes, Module 10 = 60 minutes, Module 19 = 90 minutes.

Passing Score

Passing mark by module: 60% for Modules 7, 9 and 10; 70% for Module 19. Results are valid for two years from the examination date.

Exam Fee

RM400 per module (first sitting and re-sitting) for Modules 7, 9, 10 and 19. A performance analysis after a failed sitting costs RM75 per module. (Securities Industry Development Corporation (SIDC), the training and development arm of the Securities Commission Malaysia.)

SC Licensing Exam Exam Content Outline

30%

Module 9 - Funds Management Regulation

Real module: 30 questions, 60 minutes, 60% pass, Level 1. Covers the CMSA 2007 and Securities Commission Act 1993, the Licensing Handbook, the duty and standard of care a fund management company owes its clients, the Guidelines on Compliance Function for Fund Management Companies, Guidelines on Unit Trust Funds and Exchange-Traded Funds, and AML/CFT obligations.

25%

Module 10 - Asset and Funds Management

Real module: 30 questions, 60 minutes, 60% pass, Level 2. Covers the investment management process, investment policy statements, strategic and tactical asset allocation, diversification and modern portfolio theory, the capital asset pricing model, and portfolio performance measurement using the Sharpe, Treynor and Jensen measures.

25%

Module 19 - Advisory Services (Rules and Regulations)

Real module: 60 questions, 90 minutes, 70% pass, Level 2. Covers the CMSA 2007, Licensing Handbook, Equity Guidelines, submission of corporate and capital-market product proposals, the Malaysian Code on Take-Overs and Mergers 2016, Asset Valuation Guidelines, Prospectus Guidelines, due-diligence and principal-adviser duties, and Bursa Malaysia listing requirements.

20%

Module 7 - Financial Statement Analysis and Asset Valuation

Real module: 60 questions, 90 minutes, 60% pass, Level 1. Covers financial statement and ratio analysis, the time value of money, fixed-income pricing and yields, equity valuation models (dividend discount and price multiples), and the role of valuation in investment analysis.

How to Pass the SC Licensing Exam Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Passing mark by module: 60% for Modules 7, 9 and 10; 70% for Module 19. Results are valid for two years from the examination date.
  • Assessment: This overview bank covers four core modules. Question counts in the real exam: Module 7 = 60, Module 9 = 30, Module 10 = 30, Module 19 = 60, all multiple choice and computer-based.
  • Time limit: Time per real module: Module 7 = 90 minutes, Module 9 = 60 minutes, Module 10 = 60 minutes, Module 19 = 90 minutes.
  • Exam fee: RM400 per module (first sitting and re-sitting) for Modules 7, 9, 10 and 19. A performance analysis after a failed sitting costs RM75 per module.

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SC Licensing Exam Study Tips from Top Performers

1Read the current Study Outline (SO) for each module first - SIDC reissues SOs every six months (January to June and July to December), so confirm you are using the valid edition for your sitting.
2For rules-and-regulations modules such as 9 and 19, prepare your prescribed reference materials (PRMs); SIDC does not supply them at the centre, and they must be clean of markings except permitted highlights and amendment updates.
3For Module 10, drill the performance ratios - practise computing and interpreting the Sharpe, Treynor and Jensen measures, since Level 2 questions test application, not just recall.
4For Module 7, master the time value of money and bond pricing; many questions require multi-step calculation, so practise with a financial calculator and write out your working.
5For Module 19, learn the thresholds in the Take-Overs and Mergers Code (such as the 33% mandatory-offer trigger) and the disclosure and due-diligence duties of a principal adviser.
6Attempt the SIDC computer-based examination (CBE) mock-up before test day to get used to the on-screen timer, navigation and bookmark function.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who administers the SC Licensing Examination?

The SC Licensing Examination (SCLE) is administered by the Securities Industry Development Corporation (SIDC), the training and development arm of the Securities Commission Malaysia. It is a computer-based multiple-choice examination.

How many questions and how long are Modules 9, 10, 19 and 7?

Module 9 has 30 questions in 60 minutes; Module 10 has 30 questions in 60 minutes; Module 19 has 60 questions in 90 minutes; and Module 7 has 60 questions in 90 minutes. All are multiple choice.

What is the passing mark for the SC Licensing Examination?

The passing mark depends on the module. Modules 7, 9 and 10 require 60%, while Module 19 and most Level 2 rules-and-regulations modules require 70%. A pass is valid for two years from the examination date.

How much does the SC Licensing Examination cost?

Modules 7, 9, 10 and 19 cost RM400 per module for each sitting and re-sitting. Modules 17 and 18 cost RM500. A failed candidate may request a performance analysis for RM75 per module.

Which modules do I need for fund management or corporate-finance advisory?

Fund management in relation to portfolio management requires Modules 9 and 10. Advising on corporate finance requires Modules 12 and 19 (or Modules 12, 19A and 19B). Always check the Securities Commission Licensing Handbook for your exact regulated activity.

Are these official SIDC practice questions?

No. These are original OpenExamPrep questions modelled on the published SCLE module syllabi. SIDC provides official Study Guides, Study Outlines and a CBE mock-up separately on its website.