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Key Facts: NZX Adviser Exam

$884 NZD

Accreditation Fee

NZX Fee Schedule

70%

Kaplan Pass Mark

Course Outline

T+2

Settlement Cycle

NZX Procedures

7 Years

Record Retention

Participant Rules

Daily

Trust Reconciliation

Participant Rules

1 Business Day

Compliance Officer Notice

Participant Rules

The NZX Adviser Accreditation requires passing the Kaplan Securities Law course (508N) and an online NZX Rules Test. Sponsoring firm employment is mandatory. It covers Participant Rules, trading mechanics, conflicts, and client assets. The NZX accreditation fee is $884 NZD (excluding GST). Passed advisers gain permission to execute cash-equity transactions and advise retail/wholesale clients on New Zealand's Exchange.

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1Which regulatory body has the primary responsibility for monitoring and enforcing compliance with the NZX Participant Rules?

A.NZX Regulation (NZ RegCo)

B.Financial Service Providers Register (FSPR)

C.New Zealand Treasury

D.Financial Services Complaints Limited (FSCL)

Explanation: NZ RegCo (NZX Regulation) is the independent regulatory body responsible for supervising and enforcing compliance with the NZX Participant Rules and Listing Rules. It operates independently of the commercial operations of NZX to maintain market integrity. Other entities like FSPR handle registration, while FSCL handles dispute resolution.

2What is the primary objective of the NZX Adviser Accreditation Assessment?

A.To verify that advisers possess sufficient knowledge of the NZX rules and relevant securities law to advise on cash-equity products.

B.To license advisers to act as investment bankers and manage corporate takeover bids.

C.To certify that advisers have passed the general financial advice provider (FAP) licensing requirements of the FMA.

D.To authorize advisers to settle high-value transactions directly with the clearing house.

Explanation: The NZX Adviser accreditation specifically targets the rules and regulations governing the cash-equity markets in New Zealand. It ensures that individuals advising retail or wholesale clients on NZX-listed products understand market conduct, trading mechanisms, and compliance standards. General FAP licensing is a separate FMA-governed process.

3Under the NZX Participant Rules, what is the minimum duration for which a Market Participant must retain records of all client orders and transactions?

A.Three years

B.Five years

C.Seven years

D.Ten years

Explanation: NZX Participant Rules require participants to maintain records of all client orders, trading instructions, and transactions for at least seven years. This alignment with the general statutory limitation periods in New Zealand ensures that records are available for audit, compliance review, and dispute resolution purposes.

4What is the minimum age requirement for an individual to receive accreditation as an NZX Adviser?

A.18 years

B.20 years

C.21 years

D.25 years

Explanation: To be accredited as an NZX Adviser, an individual must be at least 18 years of age. They must also be employed by an active NZX Market Participant or Derivatives Market Participant, and satisfy the required educational and fitness standards.

5Which body has the exclusive authority to hear charges and impose penalties on a Participant for breaches of the NZX Participant Rules?

A.The NZ Markets Disciplinary Tribunal

B.The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) Board

C.The Commerce Commission

D.The NZX Board of Directors

Explanation: The NZ Markets Disciplinary Tribunal (NZMDT) is an independent body that adjudicates matters referred to it involving conduct by participants and issuers. It has the power to impose fines, public censures, or suspend participation. The FMA monitors the markets but disciplinary actions for exchange rule breaches are referred to the Tribunal.

6What must an NZX Market Participant do if it wishes to change its registered participation category (e.g., from an Advising Participant to a Trading Participant)?

A.Submit a written application to NZX and obtain prior written approval.

B.Implement the change and notify NZX within 30 days after doing so.

C.Publish a notice in the NZX Market Announcement Platform (MAP) and begin operations.

D.Notify the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) and await automatic registration.

Explanation: Under the NZX Participant Rules, any alteration in a firm's category of participation requires prior written approval from NZX. The firm must submit a formal application demonstrating that it meets the financial, technological, and personnel requirements of the new category.

7If an NZX Market Participant intends to resign its participation status, what is the minimum notice period it must provide to NZX in writing?

A.5 Business Days

B.10 Business Days

C.20 Business Days

D.60 Business Days

Explanation: A Market Participant must give NZX at least 20 Business Days' written notice of its intention to resign. The resignation does not take effect until the date determined by NZX, which ensures that all outstanding client positions and settlements are properly managed and closed out.

8Within what timeframe must an NZX Market Participant notify NZX of the appointment or resignation of a Compliance Manager?

A.No later than one Business Day after the change takes effect

B.Within three Business Days of the change

C.Within five Business Days of the change

D.No later than ten Business Days after the change

Explanation: Because the Compliance Manager (or Compliance Officer) is a critical role for ensuring regulatory integrity, the NZX Participant Rules require the participant to notify NZX of any appointment, resignation, or change in this role no later than one Business Day after the change occurs. The new appointee must also provide a signed undertaking to comply with the rules.

9What notice timeframe is required when a Director of an NZX Market Participant is appointed or resigns?

A.Within one Business Day of the change

B.As soon as practicable, but no later than 5 Business Days after the change

C.Within 10 Business Days of the change

D.At the end of the calendar month in which the change occurred

Explanation: When a Director of an NZX Market Participant is appointed or resigns, the participant must notify NZX in writing and submit the necessary undertakings as soon as practicable, but no later than 5 Business Days after the change is made. This ensures the exchange can maintain an accurate record of the firm's governance team.

10Which of the following is true regarding a Market Participant's obligations if its NZX Adviser ceases to be employed by the firm?

A.The participant must notify NZX in writing no later than 5 Business Days after the adviser's employment ceases.

B.The adviser's accreditation remains active under the firm for up to 90 days after resignation.

C.The participant must immediately notify the Commerce Commission of the staffing change.

D.The adviser may continue to trade on the NZX under the firm's mnemonic as an independent contractor without notification.

Explanation: Under the NZX Participant Rules, if an accredited NZX Adviser ceases to be employed by a Market Participant, the participant must notify NZX in writing of the cessation of employment within 5 Business Days. The adviser's permission to trade or advise under that firm's authority is immediately terminated upon their departure.

About the NZX Adviser Exam

Accreditation assessment of NZX market and participant rules knowledge required for individuals advising on cash-equity products at an NZX market participant.

Exam sponsor: NZ RegCo / NZX Limited. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

100 questions

Time Limit

Varies by Subject Module

Passing Score

70% (Kaplan) & Pass (NZX Rules Test)

Exam / Certification Fees

$884 NZD

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20%

Market Participant Obligations

Accreditation, governance, resignation, and record-keeping rules

25%

General Conduct & Prescribed Persons

Good Broking Practice, conflicts of interest, and staff trading rules

30%

Trading Conduct & Systems

Order entry, DMA, short selling, crossings, and error rules

15%

Client Advising & Disclosure

KYC, suitability, written agreements, and disclosures under the FMCA

10%

Client Assets & Capital Adequacy

Trust accounts, reconciliations, NTCA, and risk requirements

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Passing score: 70% (Kaplan) & Pass (NZX Rules Test)
Exam length: 100 questions
Time limit: Varies by Subject Module
Exam / certification fees: $884 NZD Official sources

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NZX Adviser: Suggested Study Strategy

1Focus heavily on Section 8 (Conduct) and Section 9 (Client Advising) of the Participant Rules, as they govern daily advisory activities.

2Understand the exact definitions of Prescribed Persons and employee pre-clearance rules to answer conflict of interest questions.

3Master the difference between covered and naked short selling, and the system flags required for order entries.

4Review trust account rules under Section 18, particularly the daily reconciliation timing and the strict notification of deficits.

5Study the Financial Markets Conduct Act (FMCA) Fair Dealing rules and the specific civil and criminal penalties for insider trading.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NZX Adviser Accreditation?

It is the formal accreditation required under the NZX Participant Rules for individuals who advise clients or execute transactions on NZX cash-equity markets. To receive it, you must be employed by a Market Participant, pass the required educational courses, and pass the NZX Rules Test.

What is the fee to become an NZX Adviser?

As of 2026, the application fee for the NZX Adviser designation [COM027] is $884 NZD (excluding GST). This is paid to NZX/NZ RegCo. Sponsoring firms also pay course enrollment fees directly to education providers like Kaplan Professional for subjects like 508N.

What courses are required for the NZX Adviser accreditation?

Candidates must typically complete the NZX Adviser Course facilitated by Kaplan Professional. This includes the core paper '508N - Securities Law and Market Regulation in New Zealand' and relevant electives depending on whether you are advising on Cash Equities (NZX Adviser) or Derivatives.

What is the passing score for the assessments?

For the Kaplan Professional course exams, a score of 70% or higher is typically required to pass the academic components. The separate online NZX Rules Test administered by NZ RegCo requires demonstrating thorough competency in the Participant Rules to achieve a passing grade.

Do I need to be sponsored by a firm to become an NZX Adviser?

Yes. Unlike generic financial certifications, you must be employed or contracted by a registered NZX Market Participant or Derivatives Market Participant to apply for and maintain your NZX Adviser accreditation. If your employment ceases, your accreditation status is suspended.