SIDC Module 7 study guide
SIDC Module 7 · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
SIDC Module 7 sits within the Securities Commission Malaysia's licensing examination suite, administered through the Securities Industry Development Corporation (SIDC), the learning and development arm of the SC. SIDC describes itself as "Malaysia's leading capital market learning and development institution and the training arm of the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC)" and lists the SC Licensing Examinations (SCLE) as a distinct regulatory programme, separate from its certification tracks such as the Certified Capital Market Professional series. The SIDC Module 7 study guide has 7 sections and about 1,921 words.
01Capital Market Regulatory Framework and SC Licensing Requirements
This domain tests how the Malaysian capital market is regulated and who may operate in it. Expect questions on the statutory roles of the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 (CMSA), Bursa Malaysia and the SIDC, plus the licensing gateway for firms and individuals.
305 words, about 2 min02Law and Regulation of the Malaysian Capital Market
This domain tests the legal mechanics of the market: disclosure-based regulation, prospectus requirements, take-overs, market misconduct and enforcement. Questions often turn on distinguishing civil from criminal liability and on identifying the correct trigger for an obligation.
284 words, about 1 min03Product and Services Knowledge
This domain tests the features, risks and distribution rules of the main capital market products. You must be able to match a product to investor needs and identify suitability issues.
284 words, about 1 min04Professional Skills and Ethics
This domain tests the conduct expected of licensed representatives: integrity, competence, client priority, confidentiality and management of conflicts. Questions often present a pressure situation and ask what the representative must do, not what is commercially convenient.
256 words, about 1 min05Corporate Governance and ICM Standards
This domain covers governance expectations for listed companies and the Shariah governance framework for Islamic capital market (ICM) products. It tests whether you can apply the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance (MCCG) and the role of the Shariah Advisory Council (SAC).
267 words, about 1 min06Anti-Money Laundering and Compliance
This domain tests the AML/CFT obligations of capital market intermediaries under the AMLATFPUAA 2001 and SC guidance. Expect scenario questions on customer due diligence, suspicious transaction reporting and record keeping.
267 words, about 1 min07Sustainability and Responsible Investment
This domain tests how sustainability and responsible investment are regulated in the Malaysian capital market: SRI fund labelling, taxonomy, listed-issuer reporting and greenwashing risk. The SC's Guidelines on Sustainable and Responsible Investment Funds govern SRI fund labelling, disclosure and periodic reporting.
258 words, about 1 min