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Capital Market Essentials Programme (CMEP)
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RM550

Excluding 8% SST

Terms & Conditions

Normal Price

Online

2191 days
Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2030

RM550

Excluding 8% SST

Terms & Conditions

Normal Price

Online

2191 days
Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2030
Overview
This programme is designed and conducted by SIDC as one of the entry requirements for candidates intending to be registered as a Marketing Representative (MR) pursuant to the Guidelines on Marketing Representatives (MR Guidelines).  
New revised structure now provides candidates with:
  • the flexibility to learn at their own pace as well as have more learning avenues and learning time (maximum of two (2) months access to the CMEP) before attempting the assessment.
  • the option to select their preferred CMEP Assessment sessions conducted on a computer-based format every Friday, and up to two (2) sessions a day.
Upon completion of this programme, the participants will be able to:
  • Identify the components, role and importance of a capital market;
  • Identify the relationship between capital market performance and economic indicators;
  • Outline the relationship between participants of the capital market;
  • Outline the regulatory framework of the Malaysian capital market industry;
  • Describe the organisation and structure of the relevant regulatory bodies and its roles and functions of regulatory bodies responsible for the various capital market laws and regulations;
  • Identify laws and regulations applicable to the Malaysian capital market;
  • Define the roles and functions of intermediaries in the capital market industries and the rules and regulations applicable to capital market intermediaries;
  • Describe the types of products and services, the activities that are regulated and permitted by the relevant laws and regulations in the capital market;
  • Describe the permitted activities, duties, rights and obligations of a marketing representative as prescribed by the Guidelines on Marketing Representatives;
  • Elaborate on the rules governing the relationship between a Marketing Representative, the principal and clients;
  • Recognise the offences related to market misconduct and prohibited conducts;
  • Elaborate on the reporting requirements prescribed by the Securities Commission Malaysia’s Guidelines on Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing for Reporting Institutions in the Capital Market;
  • Apply the procedures to conduct customer due diligence and techniques to detect clients' unusual behaviour;
  • Explain risk-based approach application, record-keeping, suspicious transactions and confidentiality of reporting;
  • Recognise the importance of effective communication in establishing customer relationships;
  • Demonstrate the relevant techniques in marketing products and services;
  • Identify prospect’s needs through effective questioning in uncovering prospective clients’ objectives; and
  • Discover the essential knowledge and skills required to present, convince and close the deal with prospective clients.
 

METHODOLOGY

The CMEP is a self-directed online learning programme delivered through the SIDC Learning Management System (SIDC eLearn) platform and comprises of 9 modules. It is designed as a learning tutorial to cover the knowledge and skills relevant to Marketing Representatives (as defined under the Guidelines for Marketing Representatives), enabling them to carry out their duties competently and in compliance with prevailing laws and regulations.

The broad spectrum of e-learning tutorials provides a comprehensive introduction to the Malaysian capital market covering the regulatory framework, capital market products and services as well as the techniques and skills required in marketing capital market products and closing the deal with prospective clients.

Upon completing this programme in line with the recommended learning hours, participants will be better equipped to undertake the CMEP Assessment.
  • CC01 Customer Focus
  • FOR01 Anti-Money Laundering
  • FOR02 Capital Market Institutions
  • FOR03 Capital Market Intermediaries
  • FOR05 Islamic Capital Market Regulations
  • FOP01 Capital Market Environment
  • FOP02 Capital Market Fundamentals
  • FOP03 Capital Market Products
  • FOP04 Islamic Capital Market Products
  • FUT02 Client Advisory (Investment)
  • FUP14 Know Your Client
  • FUP15 Sales and Marketing
No entry requirement.

DURATION OF MODULES

15 Minutes

TARGET AUDIENCE

Designed for those who intend to be registered as Marketing Representative (MR) pursuant to the Guidelines on Marketing Representatives (MR Guidelines).
No completion requirement.

  • Self-directed online learning programme
  • Accessed through the SIDC Learning platform for a maximum of 2 months
  • Modular - Participants need to complete all 9 modules
  • Knowledge check - 5 quiz questions in each module
  • Recommended Learning Hours (LH) — 5 hours

  • 30 multiple choice questions
  • 45 minutes
  • Passing mark - 60%
  • Remote proctored assessment (slots are limited, subject to first-come-first-served basis)