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What is a requirement for a company regarding the management of its internal regulations?
What is a requirement for a company regarding the management of its internal regulations?
- They can be based solely on external guidelines.
- They must be effective and regularly updated. (correct)
- They must be updated only when significant changes occur.
- They should never include any risk management systems.
Which of the following is NOT a principle evaluated for a company's competence?
Which of the following is NOT a principle evaluated for a company's competence?
- Appointment of competent and experienced employees.
- Experience in unrelated business sectors. (correct)
- Commitment to separating operational activities legally.
- Ability to make decisions in accordance with applicable legislation.
What obligation does a relevant person have in the case of a bankruptcy declaration?
What obligation does a relevant person have in the case of a bankruptcy declaration?
- They must stop all payments, including commercial debts.
- They can choose to ignore previous financial commitments.
- They are exempt from managing financial obligations.
- They should have been rehabilitated. (correct)
Which statement correctly reflects the implications of bounced cheques for relevant persons?
Which statement correctly reflects the implications of bounced cheques for relevant persons?
What is an important aspect of maintaining customer interests according to the evaluated principles?
What is an important aspect of maintaining customer interests according to the evaluated principles?
What is one reason a member of the market's board must step down?
What is one reason a member of the market's board must step down?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the market’s board of directors?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the market’s board of directors?
Which source is NOT mentioned as financing for the markets?
Which source is NOT mentioned as financing for the markets?
What must be declared in writing by board members according to market regulations?
What must be declared in writing by board members according to market regulations?
Who is responsible for ensuring transparency of information in the market?
Who is responsible for ensuring transparency of information in the market?
What does NOT need to be reported to the market by the company?
What does NOT need to be reported to the market by the company?
Which of the following statements is false regarding the election of the board of directors in a public joint-stock company?
Which of the following statements is false regarding the election of the board of directors in a public joint-stock company?
What is required when a related party transaction exceeds 5% of the company's capital?
What is required when a related party transaction exceeds 5% of the company's capital?
Which of the following individuals is NOT considered a related party under the Corporate Governance Guide?
Which of the following individuals is NOT considered a related party under the Corporate Governance Guide?
What must happen if there is a significant change to the terms of an already approved related party transaction?
What must happen if there is a significant change to the terms of an already approved related party transaction?
What is the potential consequence for related parties who engage in transactions contrary to the specified requirements?
What is the potential consequence for related parties who engage in transactions contrary to the specified requirements?
Which statement accurately describes the nature of transactions with related parties that are part of normal business operations?
Which statement accurately describes the nature of transactions with related parties that are part of normal business operations?
What is the role of the Insiders Register in the context of insider management?
What is the role of the Insiders Register in the context of insider management?
What is the threshold value for a related party transaction to require board approval without general assembly approval?
What is the threshold value for a related party transaction to require board approval without general assembly approval?
What is the responsibility of a company when submitting the Insiders Register to the SCA?
What is the responsibility of a company when submitting the Insiders Register to the SCA?
In what scenario can related parties participate in the voting process regarding a transaction?
In what scenario can related parties participate in the voting process regarding a transaction?
What must occur when a related party transaction is proposed that exceeds the company's capital threshold?
What must occur when a related party transaction is proposed that exceeds the company's capital threshold?
What is required from the board of directors of the market regarding their affiliations?
What is required from the board of directors of the market regarding their affiliations?
What type of declaration must board members provide regarding securities?
What type of declaration must board members provide regarding securities?
How quickly must board members report changes in their declared securities?
How quickly must board members report changes in their declared securities?
What document must accompany the statement from the market’s director general?
What document must accompany the statement from the market’s director general?
What must the board of directors declare regarding their spouse and minor children?
What must the board of directors declare regarding their spouse and minor children?
What must be included in the market licence application besides the board members' declarations?
What must be included in the market licence application besides the board members' declarations?
What does the local resolution establishing the market serve as?
What does the local resolution establishing the market serve as?
What additional requirement is expected from the market regarding the technical and administrative organs?
What additional requirement is expected from the market regarding the technical and administrative organs?
What is the nature of the undertaking required from the members regarding their declarations?
What is the nature of the undertaking required from the members regarding their declarations?
What is the maximum time frame for the board to make a decision on a complete licence application?
What is the maximum time frame for the board to make a decision on a complete licence application?
What must the SCA do if it decides to reject a licence application?
What must the SCA do if it decides to reject a licence application?
What is the period within which the SCA examines a licence application after submission?
What is the period within which the SCA examines a licence application after submission?
What authority does the SCA have in relation to the compliance of regulations by the markets?
What authority does the SCA have in relation to the compliance of regulations by the markets?
What must concerned parties do if notified to complete their licence application?
What must concerned parties do if notified to complete their licence application?
During an inspection, what can the SCA's inspection team do?
During an inspection, what can the SCA's inspection team do?
What options do applicants have if their licence application is rejected?
What options do applicants have if their licence application is rejected?
What aspect of the market's operations does the electronic registration system manage?
What aspect of the market's operations does the electronic registration system manage?
What must the SCA do if additional particulars are required before determining an application?
What must the SCA do if additional particulars are required before determining an application?
What is the role of the SCA regarding information and complaints about market activities?
What is the role of the SCA regarding information and complaints about market activities?
Flashcards
Market Board Member Restrictions
Market Board Member Restrictions
Market board members cannot be on the board of a publicly traded company or a financial broker.
Market Board Member Dismissal
Market Board Member Dismissal
If convicted of certain offenses, market board members must resign.
Market Board Election
Market Board Election
The market's board of directors is elected according to the Commercial Companies Law and its internal rules.
Transparency in Securities Ownership
Transparency in Securities Ownership
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Board's Role in Management
Board's Role in Management
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Board's Authority over Structure
Board's Authority over Structure
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Market Financing
Market Financing
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Local resolution establishing the market
Local resolution establishing the market
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Names of market's board members
Names of market's board members
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Declaration of non-conflict of interest
Declaration of non-conflict of interest
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Declaration of securities owned by board members
Declaration of securities owned by board members
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Undertaking to declare changes in securities
Undertaking to declare changes in securities
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Names of market's director general and deputy
Names of market's director general and deputy
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Declaration of securities owned by director general and deputy
Declaration of securities owned by director general and deputy
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Undertaking to declare changes in securities (Director general & Deputy)
Undertaking to declare changes in securities (Director general & Deputy)
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Market's organisational structure
Market's organisational structure
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Market Internal Regulations
Market Internal Regulations
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Market License Application
Market License Application
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Market Board of Directors
Market Board of Directors
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Market License Application Criteria
Market License Application Criteria
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SCA License Application Review Period
SCA License Application Review Period
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Re-Submission of License Application
Re-Submission of License Application
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SCA Inspection and Investigation Authority
SCA Inspection and Investigation Authority
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SCA Investigation Procedures
SCA Investigation Procedures
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SCA Inspection Team's Access Rights
SCA Inspection Team's Access Rights
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SCA's Authority Request Documents and Information
SCA's Authority Request Documents and Information
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Financial Stability
Financial Stability
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Legal and Regulatory Compliance
Legal and Regulatory Compliance
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Competence of Relevant Persons
Competence of Relevant Persons
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Competence of the Company
Competence of the Company
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Credit Rating Availability
Credit Rating Availability
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Who is a related party?
Who is a related party?
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Why are related party transactions important?
Why are related party transactions important?
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What are the approval requirements for related party transactions?
What are the approval requirements for related party transactions?
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What happens when related party transactions exceed 5% of the company's capital?
What happens when related party transactions exceed 5% of the company's capital?
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What are the restrictions on related party participation in decision-making?
What are the restrictions on related party participation in decision-making?
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What happens if the terms of a related party transaction change after approval?
What happens if the terms of a related party transaction change after approval?
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What happens to transactions exceeding 5% of the issued capital before conclusion?
What happens to transactions exceeding 5% of the issued capital before conclusion?
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What are the consequences of contravening related party transaction rules?
What are the consequences of contravening related party transaction rules?
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What type of transactions are not considered related party transactions?
What type of transactions are not considered related party transactions?
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Are all transactions with related parties subject to special regulations?
Are all transactions with related parties subject to special regulations?
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Study Notes
UAE Financial Rules and Regulations SCA & CISI
- This workbook relates to syllabus version 3.0.
- It covers exams until 30 April 2023.
- The third edition was published in 2021.
Important Information
- Changes in industry practice, economic conditions, legislation, regulations, and technology mean practitioners must keep their knowledge up-to-date.
- The workbook content is current at the time of publication and supersedes earlier versions.
- Check the CISI website regularly for updates on new workbooks and examination dates.
Learning and Professional Development
- The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) is the leading professional body for investment sector professionals.
- CISI examinations are widely used by firms to meet regulatory requirements.
- Examinations are recognised by regulators worldwide, from the UK to Singapore, Dubai, and the US.
- Workbooks are annually updated by industry experts and Accredited Training Partners.
- Resources are available on the CISI website (cisi.org/candidateupdate).
Foreword
- The UAE Securities & Commodities Authority (SCA) was established in 2000 to ensure compliance with international best practices.
- The SCA maintains market stability, transparency, integrity, and investor awareness in the UAE.
- The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) provides vocational qualifications in the securities and investment industry.
Table of Contents (page 5)
- Associated Market and Securities Legislation and Practice (page 29) -
- Investment Funds (page 55)
- Anti-Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Illegal Organisations (page 81)
- Client Protection (page 121)
- Trading (page 141)
- Dubai Financial Market (DFM) (page 189) -
- Glossary (page 209)
- Multiple Choice Questions (page 215)
- Syllabus Learning Map (page 257)
- Study time estimation of 100 hours
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