Korea Securities Investment Advisor study guide

The Korea Securities Investment Advisor credential identifies professionals who are qualified to give investment advice and manage discretionary assets at a licensed investment advisory firm (투자자문사) under Korea's Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act (자본시장법). It is aimed at people who will analyse securities, construct portfolios, and advise retail or institutional clients - typically candidates with a finance or economics background, existing brokerage or asset-management experience, or compliance staff moving into advisory roles. Registration as professional personnel (전문인력) requires meeting the qualification standards set by the financial authorities, and candidates should confirm the current requirements with the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and the Korea Financial Investment Association (KOFIA), which publish the applicable rules and current administrative details. The exam tests six areas: financial investment instruments and markets; investment analysis and portfolio management; financial investment business and investor protection; asset management and advisory practices; taxation and accounting for investments; and professional ethics and compliance. The Korea Securities Investment Advisor study guide has 6 sections and about 1,143 words.