Compliance Officer Functions and Conflict of Interest Quiz
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Why is it crucial for a compliance officer to be free from conflicts of interest?

  • To maximize profits for the company
  • To reduce job satisfaction for the compliance officer
  • To ensure accurate reporting of non-compliance and irregularities (correct)
  • To increase the workload of the compliance officer

In which section of the FAIS Act are the definitions provided?

  • Section 36
  • Section 1 (correct)
  • Section 100
  • Section 14

Which activity will a compliance officer struggle to perform if a conflict of interest exists?

  • Ensuring maximum profitability for the company
  • Identifying instances of non-compliance (correct)
  • Avoiding communication with regulators
  • Promoting a conflict of interest culture within the organization

What is the definition of 'direct marketing' as provided in the General Code extracts?

<p>Rendering financial services through various channels excluding advertisements (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which activity does the FAIS Act primarily focus on in Section 14?

<p>Defining key terms in the legislation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the FAIS Act exclude publication of an advertisement from its definition of 'direct marketing'?

<p>To differentiate between marketing channels and promotional activities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key responsibility of a Financial Service Provider according to the text?

<p>Monitoring changes in legislation and ensuring adherence to it (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ensuring compliance within the Financial Service Provider?

<p>The key individual (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which role-player provides the Financial Product to the Financial Services Provider?

<p>The Product Supplier (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary duty of a Financial Services Provider regarding technological systems?

<p>Ensuring the systems eliminate risks to clients and other role-players (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key function of a Compliance Officer within a Financial Service Provider?

<p>Driving compliance and ensuring adherence to all applicable legislation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main obligation of a Financial Service Provider toward their representatives?

<p>Mandating them to provide financial services to clients (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the FSP and key individuals regarding the compliance officer?

<p>Ensuring the compliance officer has adequate resources to meet FAIS Act requirements (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a requirement for the compliance officer according to the general code?

<p>Establishing specific control measures as part of the risk management framework (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the duties of the compliance officer regarding reporting to the FSCA?

<p>Providing written reports on compliance monitoring duties and recommendations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must the compliance officer do regarding non-compliance incidents?

<p>Keep records of all non-compliance incidents and reasons for non-compliance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required of the compliance function according to the legislation?

<p>It must be exercised with diligence, care, and a reasonable degree of competency (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can the FSP outsource the compliance function?

<p>The outsourced compliance practice must have adequate staff, resources, and skills, and be approved by the Commissioner (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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