The ACI Operations Certificate New Version Exam has been designed to cover the basic competence skills for the new entrants in roles of Back and Middle Office environments, as a well-trained and efficiently organised Treasury Operations Department is essential to complete every financial markets transaction. This Department provides a vital service to the Front Office by ensuring that all funds flow in a timely and correct manner and that all necessary documentation is completed.
Taking into consideration the wider job function of staff in the Treasury Operations Department, the Syllabus has been built to provide a benchmark for competency in all aspects of the operations and settlement processes. It aims to test candidates' knowledge of the underlying instruments involved in the international financial markets, the processes for efficient settlements and related basic financial calculations. Candidates should also be able do demonstrate appreciation of the scope, importance and the role of the Treasury Operations Department, particularly in ensuring an autonomous and independent service to the Front Office.
The Syllabus and the respective exam have been designed with five topics covering the full range of foreign exchange, interest rates and commodities instruments, as well as their related markets with questions based on theory and practical knowledge, in addition to financial markets environment and applications with questions based on theory.
Building upon the competence skills provided by the ACI Operations Certificate New Version Exam, future financial market professionals will be expected to prove their knowledge and adherence to good market practices embedded in the FX Global Code and other relevant industry's Codes and Regulations.
The course of study for the ACI Operations Certificate New Version Exam is designed for:
The ACI Operations Certificate New Version Exam is a precursor to the ACI Diploma New Version Exam.
In each ACI Operations Certificate New Version Exam, a candidate will be asked 70 multiple choice test questions to be answered in two hours. The computer-based exams will be offered in selected test centres all over the world.
There are 5 core subject areas (and Topic Baskets) in the ACI Operations Certificate New Version Exam:
Note: The ACI Operations Certificate Exam has expired on 30th September 2021.
The ACI Operations Certificate New Version Exam is delivered in English.
For ACI Members, from National Associations with subscription fees timely paid, the price of the ACI Operations Certificate New Version Exam is 250 €.
For ACI Members, from National Associations with subscription fees currently unpaid, the price of the ACI Operations Certificate New Version Exam is 320 €.
For Non-ACI Members, the price of the ACI Operations Certificate New Version Exam is 320 €.
All prices above are subject to applicable taxes.
Registration and booking for the ACI Operations Certificate New Version Exam can be made through our Global Education Centre.
Candidates will prepare for the ACI Operations Certificate New Version Exam via training methodologies such as classroom training, books and e-learning tools (amongst others).
Resources to help candidates with their exam preparation:
ACI Operations Certificate New Version Exam
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