Securities & Markets

CISI Certificate in Securities (Bahrain)

Name: CISI Certificate in Securities
Rating: 4.7 (1999 reviews)

لغة الكتاب: الإنجليزيةالعربية

Prepare for the global CISI Securities technical unit with Version 25 coverage of equities, debt, markets, settlement, accounting analysis and investment management.

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Course syllabus information reviewed for 2026. Always check the awarding body’s latest official syllabus and candidate updates before booking or sitting your exam.

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500 سؤالاً تدريبياً ضمن 5 اختبارات تجريبية · محاولات غير محدودة
التعلّم المركّز · مواضيع الاختبار والأخطاء الشائعة والفخاخ والأرقام المهمة
بطاقات مراجعة ممتعة وفعّالة
ورقة مراجعة مرتبة حسب الفصول
تعلّم صوتي · جميع الفصول متاحة بصيغة صوتية
محلل أداء وموجّه ذكي يحدد نقاط ضعفك
وضع الدراسة · تعلّم أثناء التدريب
دردشة ذكية مدرّبة خصيصاً على هذا الامتحان
مواد دراسية مرتبة حسب المنهج

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Certificate in Securities with Smart Practice

This is a complete exam simulation system for the global CISI Securities technical unit in the Capital Markets Programme. It covers all nine Version 25 elements, from the Financial Services Industry to Investment Management, using the current Edition 21 workbook and syllabus effective from 22 March 2026.

The course includes 500 practice questions across five full 100-question timed mocks. Every paper follows the official element weighting and two-hour pace. Flashcards, summaries and the quick-reference sheet support active recall, while the official workbook remains the core study source.

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Five Full-Length Mock Exams

Practise 100 questions in 120 minutes with the official Version 25 element weighting.

✓ Mocks 1–4 progress from foundations to final examination practice.
✓ Mock 5 mixes questions from the four practice papers.
✓ Every paper uses the official 3/27/2/14/15/7/8/14/10 weighting.
✓ Unlimited retakes with answer explanations.

Quick-Reference Cheat Sheet

268 searchable revision references covering calculations, distinctions and market processes.

✓ BIS DvP Models and settlement cycles.
✓ Credit rating scales and investment grade thresholds.
✓ Yield calculations and day count conventions.
✓ Liquidation hierarchy and accounting rules.

248 Active Recall Flashcards

Master key concepts with spaced repetition across all 9 chapters.

✓ Covers asset classes, markets, settlement, and accounting.
✓ Track mastery progress with the built-in tracker.
✓ Focus on the facts most likely to appear in exams.

Chapter Summaries with Exam Tips

Concise summaries highlighting examinable areas and common exam traps.

✓ Examinable areas ranked by importance.
✓ Common pitfalls that catch students out.
✓ CISI-specific exam tricks and distinctions.

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✓ Covers all 9 chapters of the syllabus.

Syllabus

Module 1: The Financial Services Industry 3% syllabus weight

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Understanding the structure and participants of the financial services industry.

• Retail vs professional/wholesale sectors
• Key participants: banks, pension funds, insurance companies
• Investment banks, fund managers, brokers, custodians
• Equity, bond, and FX market overview

Module 2: Asset Classes 27% syllabus weight

Comprehensive coverage of equities, bonds, yields, FX, CISs, and structured products.

• Ordinary and preference shares (cumulative, convertible, redeemable)
• Bond yields: flat yield, GRY, NRY, modified duration
• Government bonds by country (gilts, Treasuries, bunds)
• Credit ratings and investment grade thresholds
• Collective investment schemes and ETFs
• Foreign exchange markets and day count conventions

Module 3: Markets 2% syllabus weight

Primary and secondary market characteristics and governing authorities.

• Primary market: IPOs, capital raising
• Secondary market: liquidity, HFT, algorithmic trading
• Governing authorities: FCA, SEC, CSRC

Module 4: Primary Markets 14% syllabus weight

How securities are brought to market through various types of offerings.

• Types of offer: subscription, sale, placing, introduction
• Bookbuilding, underwriting, and stabilisation
• Greenshoe options and clawback mechanisms
• Bond offerings and the role of the DMO

Module 5: Secondary Markets 15% syllabus weight

Trading mechanisms, order types, and market structure.

• Order-driven vs quote-driven vs hybrid systems
• Order types: market, limit, stop, iceberg
• Dark pools, MTFs, and systematic internalisers
• Key equity indices: FTSE 100, S&P 500, DJIA

Module 6: Corporate Actions 7% syllabus weight

Events initiated by issuers that affect their securities.

• Dividends: interim, final, ex-dividend mechanics
• Scrip/bonus issues and stock splits
• Rights issues: TERP and nil-paid value calculations
• Share buybacks and notifiable interests

Module 7: Clearing and Settlement 8% syllabus weight

Post-trade processes including clearing, settlement, and custody.

• Clearing vs settlement: definitions and processes
• BIS DvP Models 1, 2, and 3
• Custody, nominees (designated vs pooled)
• CLS for FX settlement, stock lending

Module 8: Accounting Analysis 14% syllabus weight

Financial statements, key ratios, and accounting concepts.

• Balance sheet: current/non-current assets and liabilities
• Income statement: revenue to net profit
• Cash flow statement: operating, investing, financing
• Key ratios: EPS, P/E, dividend yield, ROCE, gearing

Module 9: Investment Management 10% syllabus weight

Risk and reward, diversification, and investment strategies.

• Systematic vs unsystematic risk
• Correlation, diversification, and hedging
• Active vs passive management
• ESG investing and bond strategies
• Institutional investors and liquidation hierarchy

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Frequently Asked Questions

The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions that you must complete within 2 hours. You need to score 70% or higher to pass.

You get lifetime access from the moment you enrol. Study at your own pace and revisit the material whenever you need a refresher.

Yes. The course uses CISI Securities Version 25 and the Edition 21 workbook for examinations from 22 March 2026 to 21 March 2027, with the 1 September 2026 Candidate Update applied. Check CISI for later updates before sitting the exam.

Absolutely. The platform is fully responsive and works on desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers. You can study on the go.

The official workbook is the core study source. This independent companion adds five timed, syllabus-weighted mocks, 500 practice questions, explanations, flashcards, summaries and an AI tutor.

Yes. Use the current official workbook as your core source. This course is a revision and exam-practice companion, not a replacement for the CISI learning material or Candidate Updates.

The course is mapped to the official CISI Securities Version 25 syllabus and current Edition 21 workbook. Practice questions are independently authored and are not official CISI examination questions.

We do not guarantee a pass — success requires reading the official workbook and using our materials for active revision. However, our system is designed around recall-based learning, which is proven to significantly improve retention and exam performance.

CISI does not state a prior academic qualification for the Securities unit. For candidates in the UK, Ireland, Europe and North America, IntegrityMatters is a prerequisite for the Capital Markets Programme exams. Confirm the route and regulatory unit required in your jurisdiction.

Not by itself. Securities is the technical unit. The Capital Markets Programme qualification requires the technical unit plus an accepted regulatory unit for the candidate's route or jurisdiction.

Yes! Test your knowledge and review detailed explanations with the free CISI Certificate in Securities Mock Exam Preview below. It contains 15 exam-style questions from one named syllabus topic; the full course provides complete mock exams and syllabus coverage.

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Try 15 CISI Certificate in Securities practice questions from Corporate Actions

Practice CISI Certificate in Securities exam questions with answers and explanations. The full course includes 5 mock exams and complete syllabus coverage.

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Corporate Actions

Question 1 of 15

Which statement correctly distinguishes an interim dividend from a final dividend?

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Card 1 of 10The Financial Services Industry

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What is the primary function of the financial services sector?

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Key Examinable Areas6

Differences between retail and professional or wholesale business
Roles of banks, pension funds, insurers and investment services
Purpose of financial planning and financial advice
Roles of investment banks, fund managers, stockbrokers and custodians
Principal uses of equity, bond and foreign-exchange markets
Dated exchange-market comparison in the current Candidate Update

Common Pitfalls to Avoid3

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Chapter 1: The Financial Services Industry

This chapter establishes who uses financial services and what the main participants do. Retail business is directed mainly at individuals and smaller organisations. It includes deposit-taking, lending, pensions, insurance, investment services, financial planning and advice. Professional or wholesale business serves companies and institutional investors through larger and often more specialised transactions. In a scenario, first identify the client and then the function being performed; the size or fame of the institution is not enough to identify its role.

Banks accept deposits, operate payment services and provide finance. Pension funds invest contributions to meet future pension liabilities, while insurers collect premiums, pool risks and invest reserves against expected claims. Financi…

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Who Is This For?

✓ Financial services professionals preparing for the CISI Certificate in Securities

✓ Students pursuing Capital Markets Programme qualifications

✓ Investment banking and securities operations professionals

✓ Compliance and risk professionals needing securities knowledge

✓ Career changers entering the financial services sector

✓ International professionals seeking UK-recognised qualifications

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