What are the requirements to become an accredited NZDX Adviser?

Candidates must be employed by an NZX Market Participant, complete the Kaplan Professional NZX Adviser Course (Securities Law and Market Regulation + New Zealand Stock Market subjects), pass the online NZX Rules test, and submit an Appendix 10 application signed by their firm's compliance manager.

What is the format of the NZX Rules test?

The NZX Rules test is an online assessment facilitated directly by NZX or NZ RegCo. It tests practical working knowledge of the NZX Participant Rules and Guidance Notes. The exact number of questions and time limit are not publicly disclosed.

Can I take the NZDX Adviser Assessment without employer sponsorship?

While you can enroll in the Kaplan Professional course independently, you cannot obtain the official NZDX Adviser accreditation or take the NZX Rules test without being employed or contracted by an active NZX Market Participant.

What is the difference between an NZX Adviser and an NZDX Adviser?

An NZDX Adviser is accredited to advise specifically on debt securities quoted on the NZX Debt Market (NZDX). A general NZX Adviser is accredited to advise on all NZX markets, including equities and derivatives.

What are the key trading conventions covered on the NZDX?

Key conventions include trading based on yield versus clean price, day-count calculations using the Actual/365 convention, accrued interest settlement, and the regulatory loss-absorption features of Additional Tier 1 (AT1) and Tier 2 bank hybrids.

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1Which body is responsible for frontline supervision and enforcing compliance with the NZX Participant Rules?

A.NZ RegCo (NZX Regulation)

B.Financial Markets Authority (FMA)

C.Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ)

D.New Zealand Financial Markets Association (NZFMA)

Explanation: NZ RegCo (NZX Regulation) is an independent regulatory body that supervises and enforces compliance with the NZX Participant Rules and Listing Rules. While the FMA is the statutory market regulator and the RBNZ is the prudential regulator, NZ RegCo handles frontline supervision of NZX markets.

2Which of the following forms must be submitted to apply for designation as an NZDX Adviser?

A.Appendix 10 of the NZX Participant Rules

B.Appendix 9 of the NZX Participant Rules

C.Form FSP-1 on the Financial Service Providers Register

D.RBNZ Form BPR-AT1

Explanation: Appendix 10 of the NZX Participant Rules is the designated application form and undertaking required for a natural person seeking accreditation as an NZDX Adviser. This form must be signed by both the candidate and the employing Market Participant.

3To satisfy the education requirements for NZDX Adviser accreditation, which course must typically be completed?

A.The Kaplan Professional NZX Adviser Course

B.The NZFMA Financial Markets Diploma

C.The CFA Program Level I Exam

D.The RBNZ Prudential Supervision Course

Explanation: The NZX Adviser Course, provided by Kaplan Professional in partnership with NZX, is the standard education requirement. For the NZDX designation, candidates typically pair the core Securities Law subject with the NZ Stock Market elective.

4Under the NZX Participant Rules, what is the minimum period that records or documents required to be kept in a register must be retained?

A.7 years

B.5 years

C.10 years

D.3 years

Explanation: NZX Participant Rules require that records, registers, and transactions be maintained for a minimum of 7 years. This is consistent with general commercial and financial record-keeping standards in New Zealand.

5Within how many business days must a Market Participant notify NZ RegCo of the termination of employment of an NZDX Adviser?

A.5 business days

B.10 business days

C.2 business days

D.30 business days

Explanation: Under standard NZX Participant notification procedures, changes in designated roles, including terminations, must be notified to NZ RegCo within 5 business days of the change taking effect. This ensures that the register of accredited individuals remains accurate.

6Which of the following is a limitation of the NZDX Adviser designation compared to the general NZX Adviser designation?

A.An NZDX Adviser is only accredited to advise on debt instruments quoted on the NZDX

B.An NZDX Adviser cannot advise retail clients

C.An NZDX Adviser is not permitted to trade for discretionary client portfolios

D.An NZDX Adviser is exempt from the NZX Rules test

Explanation: An NZDX Adviser is specifically accredited only for the debt market (NZDX). They cannot advise on or deal in equities on the NZX Main Board unless they separately obtain the general NZX Adviser designation.

7To be designated as an NZDX Adviser, a candidate must confirm that they are free of which of the following?

A.Any history of bankruptcy or convictions for dishonesty

B.Any prior employment at a non-NZX participant firm

C.Any personal holdings in New Zealand Government Bonds

D.Any professional memberships in the NZFMA

Explanation: To meet the 'fit and proper' criteria under NZX Participant Rules, candidates must not have been declared bankrupt or convicted of any offense involving dishonesty or fraud. This is a fundamental requirement to ensure market integrity.

8What is the primary document that an adviser must provide to a retail client under the Financial Markets Conduct Act (FMCA) before giving personalized advice?

A.A Disclosure Statement

B.An Appendix 10 Undertaking

C.A Client Agreement Contract

D.An NZ RegCo Suitability Waiver

Explanation: Under the FMCA 2013, financial advisers must provide a Disclosure Statement to retail clients before giving advice. This document contains information about fees, conflicts of interest, licensing status, and the disputes resolution scheme.

9Under NZX Participant Rule 10.5, who is considered a 'Prescribed Person' in relation to employee trading rules?

A.Employees, directors, officers of a Market Participant, and their immediate families

B.Only the accredited NZDX and General NZX Advisers employed by the firm

C.Any wholesale client that has trading access to the participant's system

D.The directors of NZ RegCo and the Financial Markets Authority

Explanation: Under NZX rules, a Prescribed Person includes directors, officers, employees, and contractors of a Market Participant, along with their immediate families (spouses and dependent children). The rules restrict personal trading for these persons to prevent conflicts of interest.

10What is required before a Prescribed Person can execute a personal transaction in a debt security quoted on the NZDX?

A.Prior written consent from the Market Participant's Compliance Officer

B.Immediate post-trade reporting to NZ RegCo within 15 minutes

C.A formal waiver of suitability signed by the client whose trade they matched

D.Prior approval from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand

Explanation: Prescribed Persons must obtain prior written consent from their firm's Compliance Officer before trading in securities quoted on NZX. Compliance ensures the trade does not conflict with client orders and that the employee does not hold inside information.

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