FCA Exams - Securities & Regulation | London

Hi Monkeys,
I will be joining a BB for FT role this summer and as part of the training we need to pass the FCA Exams (Securities & Regulation). They set aside 2 weeks for us to study (Mon-Thu) and take exams on Fridays. Are 2 weeks sufficient to pass the exams? How long did it take you to familiarize with the material?
I am not necessarily asking to ace the exams, more like pass with the least effort possible. Would prefer to spend time sightseeing London, instead of deepening my knowledge of the UK regulation.
Thank you for your help! 

 

Securities exams should be easy enough - if you don’t pass it, you just didn’t study enough (I got 49/50 - finished within 20mins). It’s easy if you spend time with materials.

Regulations is a different beast. Do not underestimate it.

To answer your question directly - yes, a week for each is enough. But don’t be stupid and not study. You will regret it if you’re the only one who doesn’t pass.

 

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