SIX Swiss Exchange Trader Examination

Objective and purpose

The SIX Swiss Exchange holds trader examinations for prospective traders and interested parties. Admission as an SIX Swiss Exchange trader is dependent upon proof of specific professional knowledge. Thus, the SIX Swiss Exchange Trader Examination ensures that the candidate has the necessary professional knowledge for securities trading on the SIX Swiss Exchange.

Module 1 – Issue of securities
  • Issue of securities
  • Debt securities
  • Equity securities
  • Investment funds
  • Derivative financial instruments

 
Module 2 – Rules and Regulations
  • Basics of securities legislation
  • The SIX Swiss Exchange and its participants
  • Disclosure of shareholdings and public takeover offers
  • Listing
  • Supervisory authorities, penal provisions and disciplinary law

Module 3 – Trading and Settlement
  • Trading
  • Settlement

 
Module 4 – Trading Platform
  • Functional features of the Trading Platform
  • Matching rules

Examination information

Duration

3 hours

Tuition

CHF 500 per participant (payments can only be made by credit card)

Preparation Material

 

Provided Material during the examination

  • Federal Act on Stock Exchanges and Securities Trading (Stock Exchange Act, SESTA)
  • Ordinance on Stock Exchanges and Securities Trading (Stock Exchange Ordinance, SESTO)
  • Stock Exchange Ordinance-FBC (SESTA-EBK)
  • Ordinance of the Takeover Board on Public Takeover Offers
  • Summary of mathematical formulas
  • Calculator
  • Paper & Pen

Location

The Examinations are held at the training centres of the SIX Swiss Exchange in Zürich and London.

Remote Examinations

The SIX Swiss Exchange Trader Exam can also be held on the premises of our Participants in all other European countries. Please contact us if you would like further information.

Exam dates and booking

Zurich
London



  
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Member Section
Trade Reporting (RSD)