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What is the frequency with which the board reports on market activities to the Cabinet of Ministers?
What is the frequency with which the board reports on market activities to the Cabinet of Ministers?
- Six-monthly (correct)
- Quarterly
- Upon request
- Annually
Who appoints the chief executive and their deputy at the SCA?
Who appoints the chief executive and their deputy at the SCA?
- The board of the SCA
- The Cabinet of Ministers
- A federal decree upon the proposal of the board (correct)
- The Minister of Finance
Which of the following is NOT a specified source of income for the SCA?
Which of the following is NOT a specified source of income for the SCA?
- Fees levied on trading
- Listing fees on companies in the markets
- Revenue from government bonds (correct)
- Annual funds from the federal government
According to the regulations, what is the protocol for securities price information?
According to the regulations, what is the protocol for securities price information?
What is the role of the chief executive in the context of the SCA's financial affairs?
What is the role of the chief executive in the context of the SCA's financial affairs?
Who is responsible for appointing the SCA's auditors?
Who is responsible for appointing the SCA's auditors?
What condition must be met to temporarily suspend trading in the market?
What condition must be met to temporarily suspend trading in the market?
What is required for the transfer of ownership of securities?
What is required for the transfer of ownership of securities?
What must the SCA do to monitor and reflect its financial position?
What must the SCA do to monitor and reflect its financial position?
If a company executes transactions in listed securities outside the official market without reporting them, what is the consequence?
If a company executes transactions in listed securities outside the official market without reporting them, what is the consequence?
Which of the following actions is the SCA empowered to take to support its objectives?
Which of the following actions is the SCA empowered to take to support its objectives?
What is the SCA required to ensure regarding companies listed on the markets?
What is the SCA required to ensure regarding companies listed on the markets?
What is the first level of sanction that the SCA board can impose on a market that fails to pay amounts due to the SCA?
What is the first level of sanction that the SCA board can impose on a market that fails to pay amounts due to the SCA?
According to Federal Law No. 4, what is the issuer of securities required to do regarding the transfer of ownership?
According to Federal Law No. 4, what is the issuer of securities required to do regarding the transfer of ownership?
Under what circumstances can the market's board decide to suspend trading?
Under what circumstances can the market's board decide to suspend trading?
What is one of the sources of income for the markets?
What is one of the sources of income for the markets?
Which of the following is NOT a specified responsibility of the market's board of directors?
Which of the following is NOT a specified responsibility of the market's board of directors?
The market's internal regulations must specify which of the following?
The market's internal regulations must specify which of the following?
What is the role of the market's board of directors in relation to licensed brokers?
What is the role of the market's board of directors in relation to licensed brokers?
Which of the following best describes the board's role in ensuring transparency and disclosure?
Which of the following best describes the board's role in ensuring transparency and disclosure?
The board of directors has the power to establish specialist technical organs. Which of the following is NOT an example of such an organ?
The board of directors has the power to establish specialist technical organs. Which of the following is NOT an example of such an organ?
What is the board's responsibility regarding fees charged in implementing the law and related regulations?
What is the board's responsibility regarding fees charged in implementing the law and related regulations?
A new technology emerges that could significantly improve trading efficiency. Which action aligns with the board's powers?
A new technology emerges that could significantly improve trading efficiency. Which action aligns with the board's powers?
The board of directors can delegate some of its powers to...
The board of directors can delegate some of its powers to...
What recourse does a shareholder have if they suspect a transaction with a related party is unfair and harms the company?
What recourse does a shareholder have if they suspect a transaction with a related party is unfair and harms the company?
According to the content, what is the primary obligation of CISI members beyond legal and regulatory compliance?
According to the content, what is the primary obligation of CISI members beyond legal and regulatory compliance?
A CISI member encounters a situation where the legal course of action may not align with the ethical principles of the Institute. What should they do?
A CISI member encounters a situation where the legal course of action may not align with the ethical principles of the Institute. What should they do?
Which statement best describes the CISI's expectation of its members' conduct?
Which statement best describes the CISI's expectation of its members' conduct?
In a situation where a related party transaction is suspected to be unfair, what is the initial legal step that a shareholder can take to investigate the transaction?
In a situation where a related party transaction is suspected to be unfair, what is the initial legal step that a shareholder can take to investigate the transaction?
What is the potential outcome if a court determines that a related party transaction is unfair and detrimental to other shareholders?
What is the potential outcome if a court determines that a related party transaction is unfair and detrimental to other shareholders?
A financial advisor, who is a CISI member, discovers a legal loophole that would greatly benefit their client but could potentially harm the market's integrity. Following the CISI's code, what is their MOST appropriate course of action?
A financial advisor, who is a CISI member, discovers a legal loophole that would greatly benefit their client but could potentially harm the market's integrity. Following the CISI's code, what is their MOST appropriate course of action?
A CISI member is faced with a decision where there are conflicting duties to different stakeholders. According to the information, what is the initial step the professional should take?
A CISI member is faced with a decision where there are conflicting duties to different stakeholders. According to the information, what is the initial step the professional should take?
According to the Corporate Governance Guide, which of the following scenarios requires approval from the general assembly for a related party transaction?
According to the Corporate Governance Guide, which of the following scenarios requires approval from the general assembly for a related party transaction?
A company is considering a transaction with a board member's spouse, who owns less than 30% of another company. The transaction's value is 4% of the company's capital. Which approval is needed based on the Corporate Governance Guide?
A company is considering a transaction with a board member's spouse, who owns less than 30% of another company. The transaction's value is 4% of the company's capital. Which approval is needed based on the Corporate Governance Guide?
If a related party transaction, initially approved by the board, undergoes a significant change in terms after approval, what is the next required action?
If a related party transaction, initially approved by the board, undergoes a significant change in terms after approval, what is the next required action?
In which scenario is an evaluation by an assessor accredited by the SCA required for a related party transaction?
In which scenario is an evaluation by an assessor accredited by the SCA required for a related party transaction?
A board member owns 40% of Company A. Company A enters into a transaction with the board member's company. The transaction is worth 6% of the company's capital. Who is prohibited from voting on this transaction?
A board member owns 40% of Company A. Company A enters into a transaction with the board member's company. The transaction is worth 6% of the company's capital. Who is prohibited from voting on this transaction?
Under what circumstances might a related party transaction lead to liability for damages to the company?
Under what circumstances might a related party transaction lead to liability for damages to the company?
Which situation would be least likely to be considered a related party transaction requiring specific scrutiny under corporate governance guidelines?
Which situation would be least likely to be considered a related party transaction requiring specific scrutiny under corporate governance guidelines?
A company enters into a transaction with a supplier. One of the board members is also a non-executive director of the supplier but holds less than 30% of its capital. The transaction's value is 3% of the company's capital, and terms are consistent with market rates. What approvals, if any, are required?
A company enters into a transaction with a supplier. One of the board members is also a non-executive director of the supplier but holds less than 30% of its capital. The transaction's value is 3% of the company's capital, and terms are consistent with market rates. What approvals, if any, are required?
Why is the separation of duties between data entry and posting crucial for maintaining the integrity of a back-office system?
Why is the separation of duties between data entry and posting crucial for maintaining the integrity of a back-office system?
What is the primary purpose of setting the server device's time according to the local time zone?
What is the primary purpose of setting the server device's time according to the local time zone?
Why is it important to maintain both daily incremental and monthly full backups of the back-office system?
Why is it important to maintain both daily incremental and monthly full backups of the back-office system?
What is the significance of using a non-adjustable, auto-generated serial number when registering entries?
What is the significance of using a non-adjustable, auto-generated serial number when registering entries?
Why is it crucial for a back-office system to print reports that track modifications to date or time entries, indicating the automatic date and time of those entries?
Why is it crucial for a back-office system to print reports that track modifications to date or time entries, indicating the automatic date and time of those entries?
What is the key benefit of a back-office system's ability to upload transaction data from the markets in real-time to the accounting system?
What is the key benefit of a back-office system's ability to upload transaction data from the markets in real-time to the accounting system?
What is the significance of posting entries at the end of the day and preventing amendments after posting?
What is the significance of posting entries at the end of the day and preventing amendments after posting?
What is the importance of maintaining an updated copy of the User Manual for the accounting system and providing continuous technical support?
What is the importance of maintaining an updated copy of the User Manual for the accounting system and providing continuous technical support?
Flashcards
Disclosure Rules
Disclosure Rules
Market disclosure rules ensure substantial developments in listed companies are adequately revealed and followed.
Transparency & Disclosure
Transparency & Disclosure
Transparency and disclosure as prescribed in the Law and the resolutions implementing it.
SCA Resolutions
SCA Resolutions
The SCA issues resolutions for market membership and securities trading.
Board Reporting Frequency
Board Reporting Frequency
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Budget Preparation
Budget Preparation
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Fiscal Year
Fiscal Year
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SCA Income Sources
SCA Income Sources
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Accounting Requirements
Accounting Requirements
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Market Fees
Market Fees
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Market Fines
Market Fines
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Transaction Recording
Transaction Recording
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Invalid Transactions
Invalid Transactions
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Securities Price Display
Securities Price Display
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Ownership Transfer Rules
Ownership Transfer Rules
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Trading Suspension
Trading Suspension
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SCA Sanctions
SCA Sanctions
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Market's Board of Directors
Market's Board of Directors
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Market Internal Regulations
Market Internal Regulations
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Board's Power: Appoint Director
Board's Power: Appoint Director
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Board's Responsibility: Fair Trading
Board's Responsibility: Fair Trading
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Board's Duty: Transparency
Board's Duty: Transparency
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Board's Role: Approve Finances
Board's Role: Approve Finances
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Board's Task: Handle Applications
Board's Task: Handle Applications
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Board's Aim: Develop Trained Cadres
Board's Aim: Develop Trained Cadres
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Related Party (Definition)
Related Party (Definition)
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Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions
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Approval Thresholds
Approval Thresholds
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Transactions > 5% Capital
Transactions > 5% Capital
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Related Party Voting Restriction
Related Party Voting Restriction
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Significant Change to Terms
Significant Change to Terms
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Transactions exceeding 5% Capital
Transactions exceeding 5% Capital
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Consequences of Non-Compliance
Consequences of Non-Compliance
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Lawsuit for Transaction Information
Lawsuit for Transaction Information
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Transaction Cancellation
Transaction Cancellation
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Profit Rendition
Profit Rendition
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Codes of Conduct
Codes of Conduct
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CISI Code of Conduct
CISI Code of Conduct
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Compliance
Compliance
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Integrity
Integrity
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Stakeholder Impact
Stakeholder Impact
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Segregation of Duties
Segregation of Duties
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Server Time Synchronization
Server Time Synchronization
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Data Backup Frequency
Data Backup Frequency
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Auto-Generated Serial Numbers
Auto-Generated Serial Numbers
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Audit Trail Reports
Audit Trail Reports
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Client Securities Statement
Client Securities Statement
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Client Account Statement
Client Account Statement
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Posting Entries Daily
Posting Entries Daily
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Study Notes
Chapter 1: The Regulatory Infrastructure
Introduction
- Outlines regulatory infrastructure set up by Federal Law No.4, creating the Securities & Commodities Authority (SCA).
- Covers SCA's functions, powers, requirements for membership, and licensing of securities/commodities markets in UAE.
- Covers corporate governance and CISI's Code of Conduct, with considerations about license categories to firms by the SCA.
Federal Law No. 4 of 2000
- SCA was established by Federal Law No. 4 of 2000.
- It was incorporated as a public authority in Abu Dhabi, the UAE's capital, and reports to the Cabinet of Ministers.
- SCA operates as a separate legal entity, with financial and administrative independence.
- SCA's purpose is to provide investment opportunities in securities/commodities, ensure national economic interests, secure integrity/accuracy of transactions, ensure supply/demand pricing, protect investors, develop awareness, and ensure stability.
- SCA cannot engage in commercial activities and is restricted from having private interests or owning/issuing securities.
- SCA has the power to propose regulations, license/monitor markets, accept/cancel listings and maintain contact with international markets.
Organs of the SCA and their Competencies
- SCA is managed by a board of directors, based on a resolution from the Cabinet of Ministers.
- Board member terms, excluding the chief executive, are 4 years and renewable once.
- Board member can only declare securities owned after joining the SCA.
- The board should convene at least four times annually, with meetings deemed valid if a majority of members attend.
- Resolutions are determined by majority vote but the chairman has a deciding vote.
- The Board of Directors ensures adherence to regulations, collects notifications/complaints, ensures submission of balance sheets, enforces disclosure rules, ensures transparency, and undertakes acts to achieve SCA objectives.
- The board provides bi-annual reports on market activities to the Cabinet of Ministers.
- The SCA is supported by a chief executive, with the rank of undersecretary, and a deputy.
SCA's Financial Affairs
- The chief executive prepares the annual budget, approved by the SCA board.
- Fiscal year runs from January to December.
- SCA's income sources are annual federal funds and generated income which accrues under the regulations from fees/fines.
- SCA must maintain regular, compliant account books for all its operations/financials.
- SCA has one or more auditors from its list of auditors entered for auditing practice.
The Markets
- Federal Law No. 4 of 2000 enabled the establishment of securities/commodities trading markets in the UAE.
- Each market must be a licensed local public establishment or joint-stock company.
- Markets are required to be linked reciprocally and electronically at the State level.
- Markets are administered by a board of directors, following regulatory competence.
- Board members of a joint-stock company or financial broker cannot be on a market's board, they must step down from dishonesty, bankruptcy or un-excused absences.
- The market's chairman, board members, manager/deputy must declare owned securities and any broker holdings.
- The market's board is responsible for appointing managers, establishing structure, monitoring trading, and presenting data/reports to the SCA.
- Like the SCA, the markets are financed from listing fees, trading fees, and fines.
Clearing, Settlement, Transfer of Ownership and Cu
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