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Key Facts: JSE Equity Compliance Officer Exam

65%

Passing Score

SAIFM Competency Standard

Exam Questions

SAIFM Exam Blueprint

120 min

Exam Time Limit

SAIFM Examination Guide

R2 430

Exam Fee (incl. VAT)

SAIFM Fee Schedule 2026

FMA 2012

Primary Legislation

Financial Markets Act No. 19 of 2012

FICA 2001

AML Legislation

Financial Intelligence Centre Act 38 of 2001

Strate

Equity CSD

Strate Central Securities Depository

JSE BDA

Member System

Broker Dealer Accounting System

The JSE Equity Compliance Officer examination tests candidates on South African financial markets law (FMA 2012), JSE Equities Rules, FICA AML obligations, capital adequacy, and Strate equity settlement with a required 65% mark over 65 questions (130 marks) in 2 hours.

Sample JSE Equity Compliance Officer Practice Questions

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1Under the Financial Markets Act 19 of 2012 (FMA), which statutory regulatory authority is responsible for supervising market conduct across licensed exchanges such as the JSE?

A.Prudential Authority (PA)

B.Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)

C.South African Reserve Bank (SARB)

D.Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC)

Explanation: The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) holds primary statutory responsibility under the Twin Peaks regulatory framework and FMA 2012 for supervising market conduct, protecting investors, and ensuring fair and efficient operation of licensed financial market infrastructures including the JSE.

2What is the legal status of JSE Equities Rules approved by the FSCA under Section 17 of the Financial Markets Act 2012?

A.Non-binding corporate governance guidelines for exchange executives

B.Statutory subordinate legislation legally binding on equity market members, officers, and clients

C.Voluntary commercial contracts binding only on clearing members

D.Advisory operational policies issued at the sole discretion of SAIFM

Explanation: Under Section 17 of the FMA 2012, exchange rules approved by the registrar/FSCA constitute statutory subordinate legislation. They are legally binding on the exchange, equity market members, compliance officers, registered persons, and market participants.

3Under JSE Equities Rules Section 3, who must formally approve the appointment of a Compliance Officer for a JSE equity member firm?

A.The member firm's external auditor

B.The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC)

C.The JSE Executive / Market Regulation Division

D.The South African Institute of Financial Markets (SAIFM) Board

Explanation: Under JSE Equities Rule 3.40, a member firm must appoint a qualified compliance officer whose appointment must be formally approved by the JSE Market Regulation Division after verifying fit and proper criteria, qualifications, and SAIFM exam completion.

4Which requirement must a candidate satisfy to meet the fit and proper standard for a JSE Equity Compliance Officer?

A.Minimum 10 years of senior executive experience at a commercial bank

B.Passing the JSE Equity Compliance Officer Examination and maintaining honesty, integrity, and financial soundness

C.Holding an active SAICA chartered accountant license

D.Unconditional personal guarantee of member firm liabilities

Explanation: JSE Equities Rules require compliance officers to demonstrate fit and proper status, which encompasses honesty, integrity, competency (including passing the JSE Equity Compliance Officer exam), and personal financial soundness.

5Under JSE Equities Rules, what is the primary role of a designated Equity Compliance Officer within a member firm?

A.Maximizing proprietary trading revenue and managing market maker spreads

B.Ensuring member firm adherence to FMA 2012, JSE Rules, Directives, and internal compliance controls

C.Executing client equity orders directly on the JSE central order book

D.Signing off on annual tax returns submitted to SARS

Explanation: The compliance officer's core mandate is to monitor, supervise, and enforce compliance within the member firm regarding the Financial Markets Act, JSE Equities Rules and Directives, FICA legislation, and internal compliance frameworks.

6Under JSE Equities Rule 3.50, within what timeframe must a member firm notify the JSE in writing of the resignation or dismissal of its Compliance Officer?

A.Immediately, and no later than 24 hours / next business day

B.Within 30 calendar days

C.At the end of the financial quarter

D.Only during the annual JSE audit review

Explanation: JSE Equities Rules mandate immediate written notification to the JSE Market Regulation Division upon the resignation, termination, or incapacity of a compliance officer, and no later than the next business day, specifying replacement arrangements.

7What corporate governance requirement applies to a JSE equity member regarding its board of directors and senior management?

A.All directors must be non-executive independent representatives

B.The firm must establish clear lines of responsibility, robust internal controls, and independent compliance oversight

C.The CEO must simultaneously hold the role of Chief Compliance Officer

D.Directors are exempt from JSE Rules if they do not hold trading licenses

Explanation: JSE Equities Rules Section 4 requires member firms to maintain effective corporate governance, including clear organizational structures, well-defined supervisory responsibilities, risk management systems, and independent compliance functions.

8Under the FMA 2012, what is a Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO)?

A.An unlisted private company that advises retail stockbrokers

B.A licensed market infrastructure, such as the JSE, authorized to make rules and regulate its members

C.An informal industry union representing financial planners

D.A department within the Financial Intelligence Centre

Explanation: Under the FMA 2012, a Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) is a licensed market infrastructure (such as an exchange or clearing house) empowered by statute to issue operating rules, license member firms, and enforce compliance across its market.

9If a conflict arises between internal member firm policies and JSE Equities Rules, which standard prevails?

A.The internal policy, provided it was approved by the member's CEO

B.JSE Equities Rules, as statutory subordinate legislation under FMA 2012

C.Whichever rule imposes lower operational cost on the member firm

D.The matter is referred to voluntary commercial arbitration without binding force

Explanation: JSE Equities Rules carry statutory force under FMA 2012 and override any inconsistent internal firm policies or commercial agreements. Member firms must amend internal procedures to comply with exchange rules.

10Under JSE Equities Rules, which category of equity member is authorized to manage client assets and operate BDA client trust accounts?

A.Execution-only non-clearing brokers without asset custody authorization

B.Full service / custody member authorized to hold client funds and dematerialized securities

C.Foreign correspondent brokers with no local JSE registration

D.Unrestricted retail clients operating direct market access logins

Explanation: Full service / custody equity members that meet JSE prudential and operational standards are authorized to hold client funds, manage BDA client trust accounts, and control client dematerialized equity assets in Strate.

About the JSE Equity Compliance Officer Exam

The JSE Equity Compliance Officer Examination assesses candidate knowledge of South African equity financial markets law, exchange operational rules, and statutory compliance mandates. Key focus areas include the Financial Markets Act 19 of 2012, JSE Equities Rules & Directives, Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) anti-money laundering compliance, market conduct rules, short selling restrictions, client fund segregation, BDA system operations, and Strate equity settlement rules.

Assessment

65 questions totalling 130 marks with variable mark allocations per question (it is a written, non-multiple-choice examination), divided into 6 core domain areas: General Provisions & Governance (15%), Management & Supervisory Control (15%), Prudential Requirements & Capital Adequacy (15%), Trading Rules & Market Conduct (25%), Client Assets & Strate Settlement (15%), and Supervision & Enforcement (15%). This practice bank presents the material in multiple-choice form as a study aid.

Time Limit

2 hours (120 minutes)

Passing Score

65% competency mark

Exam Fee

R2 430 (incl. VAT) (Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) / SAIFM)

JSE Equity Compliance Officer Exam Content Outline

15%

General Provisions, Member Governance & Authorisations

JSE Equities Rules Section 1 & 3, member categories, compliance officer statutory appointment, corporate governance, fit and proper requirements, and exchange authorizations.

15%

Management, Internal Control & Risk Frameworks

JSE Equities Rules Section 4, management responsibility, compliance monitoring systems, record retention, audit trails, risk management frameworks, and annual reporting.

15%

Prudential Requirements, Capital Adequacy & Liquid Reserves

JSE Equities Rules Section 5, base capital requirements, liquid assets calculation, position risk reserves, credit risk reserves, operational risk requirements, and CAR reporting.

25%

Trading Rules, Market Conduct & Market Abuse Prohibitions

JSE Equities Rules Section 6 & 7, order routing, trading system controls, short selling, un-bundling, best execution, FMA market abuse, insider trading, and prohibited practices.

15%

Client Asset Protection, BDA Accounts & Strate Settlement

JSE Equities Rules Section 8, 9 & 10, Broker Dealer Accounting (BDA) system, client money trust accounts, asset segregation, Strate equity settlement rules, and default administration.

15%

Supervision, Inspection Powers & Disciplinary Enforcement

JSE Equities Rules Section 11 & 12, surveillance monitoring, market inspections, disciplinary tribunal, sanctions, dispute resolution, and appeal procedures.

How to Pass the JSE Equity Compliance Officer Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 65% competency mark
Assessment: 65 questions totalling 130 marks with variable mark allocations per question (it is a written, non-multiple-choice examination), divided into 6 core domain areas: General Provisions & Governance (15%), Management & Supervisory Control (15%), Prudential Requirements & Capital Adequacy (15%), Trading Rules & Market Conduct (25%), Client Assets & Strate Settlement (15%), and Supervision & Enforcement (15%). This practice bank presents the material in multiple-choice form as a study aid.
Time limit: 2 hours (120 minutes)
Exam fee: R2 430 (incl. VAT)

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JSE Equity Compliance Officer Study Tips from Top Performers

1Thoroughly review key statutory definitions under FMA 2012, including market infrastructure, self-regulatory organization (SRO), authorised user, and insider trading.

2Understand JSE Equities Rules Section 5 capital adequacy requirements: liquid assets, base capital, position risk, and credit risk reserves.

3Master BDA system requirements for client money trust accounts, daily reconciliation, and segregation of client cash and dematerialised equities in Strate.

4Memorize prohibited trading practices under FMA and JSE Equities Rules: wash trades, cornering, front-running, marking the close, spoofing, and naked short selling.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the passing score for the JSE Equity Compliance Officer examination?

The passing mark is a 65% competency score administered by SAIFM on behalf of the JSE.

How long is the examination and how many questions are presented?

Candidates are given 2 hours (120 minutes) to complete 65 questions on the SAIFM examination system.

What is the cost to register for the examination in 2026?

The examination fee is R2 430 (incl. VAT) per sitting, payable to SAIFM.

Where can candidates schedule the exam?

Exams can be scheduled online through the SAIFM portal at https://saifm.co.za.