South Africa's RE5 prep platform

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Study material built directly from the FAIS Act, FICA, and the FSCA Preparation Guide — structured into the exact task areas the exam tests.

50Q
Mock exam questions
65%
Pass mark required
9
Task areas covered
Your progress Premium
FAIS Act — Definitions 92%
FIC Act — Compliance 74%
Code of Conduct 61%
Disclosure Requirements 48%
Ombud & Complaints 33%

All 9 task areas.
Nothing skipped.

Every module maps directly to the qualifying criteria in the FSCA Preparation Guide. Study what the exam actually tests.

Module 01
The FAIS Act — Definitions & Overview
Who the Act applies to, key definitions, and the regulatory framework for financial services.
Module 02
Authorisation & Registration
FSP licensing requirements, fit and proper standards, and the FSCA registration process.
Module 03
Code of Conduct
General Code of Conduct obligations — honesty, due care, confidentiality, and intermediary services.
Module 04
Disclosure Requirements
What must be disclosed to clients, when, and how — including product, remuneration, and risk disclosures.
Module 05
FIC Act — FICA Compliance
Anti-money laundering obligations, Know Your Customer (KYC), and cash transaction reporting.
Module 06
Ombud & Complaints
The FAIS Ombud's role, how to handle client complaints, and prescribed timeframes.
Module 07
Key Individual Obligations
Responsibilities of Key Individuals, supervision requirements, and accountability structures.
Module 08
Fit & Proper Requirements
Honesty and integrity standards, competency requirements, and continuous professional development.
Module 09
Administrative & Enforcement
FSCA powers, penalties for non-compliance, debarment, and the appeals process.

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  • Intro content for 2 modules
  • Teaser quiz — 5 questions per module
  • Right/wrong feedback only
  • Basic progress tracking
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  • Enriched material with exam tips
  • Full timed mock exams — 50 questions
  • Detailed explanations citing Act sections
  • Weak-topic analytics dashboard
  • Rotating question bank
  • Email summary after each mock exam

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PhoniximRE is an independent exam-preparation resource. It is not endorsed, accredited, or approved by the FSCA or any regulatory body. Content is built from publicly available legislation including the FAIS Act, the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, and the FSCA Preparation Guide. Always cross-reference the official Acts and FSCA documentation. Refunds are only issued for confirmed technical or administrative errors on our side. Once your account has been confirmed active on the platform, access is considered successfully delivered and is non-refundable. Contact: info@phoniximre.co.za