CSI Exempt Market Proficiency (EXMP) exam guide with topic weights, study plan, Cheat Sheet, FAQ, resources, and practice links.
Use this page as the main CSI Exempt Market Proficiency (EXMP) exam guide. EXMP is the Canadian exempt-market route, so the study task is not just memorizing product names. You need to connect capital raising, exempt distributions, issuer structures, sector products, KYC, KYP, suitability, disclosure, and exempt-market dealer compliance in one client-and-dealer decision chain.
This guide now includes chapter and section articles for the full EXMP curriculum. Use the left navigation to move from the broad exam map into specific lessons such as public versus exempt markets, dealer compliance, private placements, issuer structures, sector products, and suitability analysis.
Start with capital markets and exempt-market regulation so later product chapters have context.
Spend extra time on KYC, KYP, suitability, issuer structures, and client-dealing workflow because those areas drive decision quality.
Use the Cheat Sheet for fast sector and compliance distinctions.
Use Resources to confirm current CSI exam structure and official course details before booking.
Sample Exam Question
An exempt market dealing representative is reviewing a private real estate offering for a client who wants higher yield but has limited liquidity and little experience with non-redeemable private investments. What is the strongest next step?
A. Recommend the product if the projected yield is higher than the client’s current portfolio yield.
B. Confirm the offering exemption only; suitability is secondary when the exemption is available.
C. Assess KYC, KYP, liquidity, concentration, risk tolerance, product restrictions, and documented suitability before making any recommendation.
D. Avoid discussing issuer risks because those belong only in the offering document.
Answer: C. EXMP questions often test the full exempt-market decision chain. An available exemption and attractive yield do not replace client suitability, product due diligence, disclosure, and documentation.
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EXMP study plan for the CSI Exempt Market Proficiency exam, with 30-, 60-, and 90-day tracks focused on exempt-market regulation, KYC, KYP, suitability, and issuer products.