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Key Facts: SIDC Module 9 Exam

30 questions

Module 9 has 30 multiple-choice questions

SIDC SC Licensing Examination terms and conditions

60 minutes

Time allocated for the Module 9 examination

SIDC A Guide on Preparing for the SC Licensing Examinations

60% pass mark

Minimum mark required to pass Module 9

SIDC SC Licensing Examination terms and conditions

Valid 2 years

A PASS result is valid for two years from the examination date

SIDC SC Licensing Examination terms and conditions

Modules 9 and 10

Both must be passed for fund management in relation to portfolio management

Securities Commission Malaysia Licensing Handbook

RM1,250

Fee per sitting for Malaysian residents (RM2,750 non-residents)

SIDC examination fee table

CMSA 2007

Fund management is a regulated activity under the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007

Capital Markets and Services Act 2007

100

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SC Licensing Examination Module 9 (Funds Management Regulation) is a Malaysian licensing exam administered by SIDC on behalf of the Securities Commission Malaysia. The paper has 30 multiple-choice questions, a 60-minute time limit and a 60% pass mark, and a PASS is valid for two years. Candidates must pass Modules 9 and 10 to be licensed for fund management in relation to portfolio management. The fee is RM1,250 per sitting for residents and RM2,750 for non-residents. This 100-question bank gives original practice across the CMSA framework, licensing, unit trust and wholesale funds, the PRS, trustee duties, conduct and compliance.

Sample SIDC Module 9 Practice Questions

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1Which statute is the principal Act regulating capital market activities, including fund management, 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 legislation governing the regulation and oversight of the capital market in Malaysia, including the licensing of regulated activities such as fund management. It consolidated and replaced earlier securities and futures legislation.
2Which body is the statutory regulator responsible for regulating and developing the Malaysian capital market?
A.Bank Negara Malaysia
B.Bursa Malaysia
C.Securities Commission Malaysia
D.Labuan Financial Services Authority
Explanation: The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), established under the Securities Commission Malaysia Act 1993, is the single regulatory body responsible for regulating and developing the Malaysian capital market. It licenses intermediaries and authorises capital market products.
3Under which Act was the Securities Commission Malaysia established?
A.Securities Commission Malaysia Act 1993
B.Capital Markets and Services Act 2007
C.Central Bank of Malaysia Act 2009
D.Futures Industry Act 1993
Explanation: The Securities Commission Malaysia was established under the Securities Commission Malaysia Act 1993 (formerly the Securities Commission Act 1993). That Act sets out the SC's objects, functions and powers as the capital market regulator.
4Fund management is classified under the CMSA 2007 as a:
A.Permitted activity requiring no licence
B.Regulated activity requiring a licence
C.Notifiable activity requiring registration only
D.Reserved activity for banks only
Explanation: Fund management is one of the regulated activities specified in the CMSA 2007. A person who carries on a regulated activity must hold the appropriate Capital Markets Services Licence (CMSL), and individuals acting on its behalf must hold a CMSRL.
5Which of the following best describes the regulated activity of 'fund management' under the CMSA?
A.Operating a stock exchange
B.Undertaking the management of a portfolio of securities or derivatives on behalf of another person
C.Auditing the accounts of a fund
D.Acting as the trustee of a unit trust
Explanation: Fund management under the CMSA covers undertaking, on behalf of another person, the management of a portfolio of securities, derivatives or other capital market products. It includes portfolio management, with fund management in relation to portfolio management being the activity tested in Module 9.
6Which of the following is a key object of the Securities Commission Malaysia under its establishing Act?
A.To set monetary policy for Malaysia
B.To promote and maintain the integrity of the capital market and protect investors
C.To collect corporate income tax
D.To register all companies in Malaysia
Explanation: Among the SC's statutory objects are to promote and maintain fair, efficient, secure and transparent securities and derivatives markets and to protect investors. Investor protection and market integrity are central to its mandate.
7A valid contract requires offer, acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations and:
A.Registration with the SC
B.Capacity of the parties
C.Approval by Bursa Malaysia
D.A minimum value of RM1,000
Explanation: Under the law of contract, capacity of the parties (legal competence to contract) is an essential element alongside offer, acceptance, consideration and intention to create legal relations. Fund management mandates are contractual, so these principles are tested in Module 9.
8In contract law, 'consideration' refers to:
A.The careful thought a party gives before signing
B.Something of value exchanged between the parties
C.The time taken to perform the contract
D.The regulator's review of the agreement
Explanation: Consideration is the bargained-for exchange of something of value between the contracting parties (for example, a fee paid for management services). It is an essential element of an enforceable contract under Malaysian law.
9Which document issued by the Securities Commission sets out the criteria and requirements for licensing intermediaries such as fund managers?
A.The Listing Requirements
B.The Licensing Handbook
C.The Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance
D.The Rules of Bursa Malaysia
Explanation: The Licensing Handbook issued by the SC sets out the licensing framework, eligibility, fit-and-proper criteria and ongoing obligations for holders of a CMSL and CMSRL, including fund management companies.
10A company that wishes to carry on the regulated activity of fund management must hold a:
A.Capital Markets Services Representative's Licence (CMSRL)
B.Capital Markets Services Licence (CMSL)
C.Trust company licence
D.Banking licence
Explanation: A company (the principal) carrying on a regulated activity such as fund management must hold a Capital Markets Services Licence (CMSL). Individuals acting on its behalf hold the representative's licence (CMSRL).

About the SIDC Module 9 Exam

SC Licensing Examination Module 9: Funds Management Regulation is one of the licensing examinations administered by the Securities Industry Development Corporation (SIDC) under the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007. It tests a candidate's knowledge and understanding of the rules and regulations governing the Malaysian fund management industry, including the CMSA 2007, the Securities Commission Malaysia Act 1993, the Licensing Handbook, the Guidelines on Unit Trust Funds, the Guidelines on Compliance Function for Fund Management Companies, the Guidelines on Conduct for Capital Market Intermediaries, and the AML/CFT framework. It is one of the examinations that must be passed by individuals applying for a Capital Markets Services Representative's Licence (CMSRL) for fund management in relation to portfolio management (Modules 9 and 10), and by compliance officers of fund management companies. The paper has 30 multiple-choice questions, a 60-minute time limit and a 60% pass mark.

Assessment

30 multiple-choice questions covering the regulatory structure, relevant law of contract, licensing of fund managers, compliance, and the SC guidelines governing the Malaysian fund management industry.

Time Limit

60 minutes for all 30 multiple-choice questions.

Passing Score

60%. A PASS result is valid for two years from the examination date.

Exam Fee

RM1,250 per sitting (first sitting and re-sitting) for Malaysian residents; RM2,750 per sitting for non-residents. (Securities Industry Development Corporation (SIDC), on behalf of the Securities Commission Malaysia)

SIDC Module 9 Exam Content Outline

20%

Regulatory framework and securities law

The Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 (CMSA), the Securities Commission Malaysia Act 1993, the objects, role and enforcement powers of the Securities Commission Malaysia, and the relevant law of contract that underpins fund management agreements and mandates.

20%

Licensing of fund managers

The regulated activity of fund management, Capital Markets Services Licence (CMSL) and Capital Markets Services Representative's Licence (CMSRL) requirements, the Licensing Handbook, fit-and-proper and shareholding-composition criteria, minimum financial requirements, and the role of the compliance officer.

22%

Collective investment schemes

Unit trust funds and the Guidelines on Unit Trust Funds, wholesale funds and the wholesale exemption, the Private Retirement Scheme (PRS) and PRS providers, the Lodge and Launch framework, and authorisation/lodgement of unlisted capital market products.

18%

Trustees, custodians and investor protection

Duties of the trustee and custodian, segregation and safekeeping of fund assets, the trust deed and prospectus/disclosure documents, fund valuation and pricing, cooling-off rights, and the protection of unit holders and investors.

20%

Conduct and compliance

The Guidelines on Conduct for Capital Market Intermediaries, conflicts of interest and fair dealing, the Guidelines on Compliance Function for Fund Management Companies, outsourcing and delegation controls, and the AML/CFT and targeted financial sanctions obligations of fund managers.

How to Pass the SIDC Module 9 Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 60%. A PASS result is valid for two years from the examination date.
  • Assessment: 30 multiple-choice questions covering the regulatory structure, relevant law of contract, licensing of fund managers, compliance, and the SC guidelines governing the Malaysian fund management industry.
  • Time limit: 60 minutes for all 30 multiple-choice questions.
  • Exam fee: RM1,250 per sitting (first sitting and re-sitting) for Malaysian residents; RM2,750 per sitting for non-residents.

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

SIDC Module 9 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Read the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 definitions of fund management, unit trust scheme, wholesale fund and securities first, because many questions turn on precise statutory wording.
2Learn which modules are required for each licence: Modules 9 and 10 for fund management in relation to portfolio management, and Module 11 for compliance officers.
3Study the Guidelines on Unit Trust Funds for trustee duties, permitted investments, investment spread limits, valuation and cooling-off rights, as these are heavily tested.
4Distinguish a wholesale fund (offered only to sophisticated investors) from a retail unit trust fund, including the different disclosure and authorisation requirements.
5Know the compliance officer's role and the Guidelines on Compliance Function for Fund Management Companies, including reporting lines and monitoring duties.
6Memorise the AML/CFT essentials for fund managers: risk assessment, customer due diligence, beneficial ownership and suspicious transaction reporting under the relevant guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on SIDC Module 9 and how long is the exam?

Module 9 (Funds Management Regulation) has 30 multiple-choice questions and a time limit of 60 minutes.

What is the passing mark for Module 9?

The passing mark is 60%. A result graded PASS is valid for two years from the date of the examination.

Who needs to pass Module 9?

Module 9 must be passed by individuals applying for a CMSRL for fund management in relation to portfolio management (together with Module 10) and by compliance officers of fund management companies (with Module 11).

How much does the Module 9 exam cost?

The examination fee is RM1,250 per sitting (first sitting and re-sitting) for Malaysian residents and RM2,750 per sitting for non-residents.

What law and guidelines does Module 9 cover?

It covers the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007, the Securities Commission Malaysia Act 1993, the Licensing Handbook, the Guidelines on Unit Trust Funds, the Guidelines on Conduct for Capital Market Intermediaries, the Compliance Function guidelines and the AML/CFT framework.

Are these official SIDC questions?

No. These are original OpenExamPrep practice questions modelled on the Module 9 syllabus. SIDC publishes the official Examination Study Guide and Study Outline separately.