The Module 8A Exam is for new and existing representatives of financial advisers who need to comply with MAS requirement to possess the requisite knowledge to advise or sell Collective Investment Schemes.

Exam Syllabus (2nd Edition)

- Introduction To Structured Products
- Risk Considerations Of Structured Products
- Understanding Derivatives
- Introduction to Structured Funds
- Examples Of Structured Funds
- Case Studies

About the Exam

- 50 MCQs (computer-based)
- Duration: 1 hours
- Passing score: 70%
- Fee: $85.60 to $146.59, depending on member status, timing of exam and first/subsequent attempt

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A recommended study time of 28 Hrs is recommended to prepare for this exam.

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Exam Prerequisites / Resitting

There is no prerequisite to take this exam. You may also retake it immediately and with no restriction as to the number of times you take it before you pass.

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Official Study Guide and Booking of Exam Date

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Exemption for Module 6A, 8A, 9A

A specific representative who possesses any of the following qualifications, is not required to pass Module 6A, 8A and 9A:

1. Degree or higher qualification in finance, financial engineering or computational finance;
2. Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) by the CFA Institute, USA; (exempted from Module 6, 8 etc too)

For the most up to date list of exemptions, please click "View Notice" on this official page here and look for paragraph 18C.