The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched a free, voluntary online “SEBI -Investor Certification Examination.” The announcement was made via this press release (link)
Developed in collaboration with the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), this voluntary certification aims to help investors test their knowledge of markets and investing. It is designed to assist individuals in their journey towards gaining comprehensive knowledge about investing in the Indian securities markets.
Details about the certification are available on the SEBI Investor Website (https://investor.sebi.gov.in/) and on the NISM website (https://www.nism.ac.in/sebi-investor-certification-examination/).
The exam objectives are as follows:
a) Develop a foundational understanding of Basic concepts of Finance, i.e. Saving, Investment, Budgeting, Inflation etc.
b) Information about various Government Schemes
c) Explore the structure of securities markets, including primary and secondary markets.
d) Know the role of stock exchanges, depositories, and regulatory bodies.
e) Learn about risks associated with Investment such as credit risk, market risk, and liquidity risk.
f) Understand risk management concepts, i.e. hedging and diversification.
g) Recognize the importance of due diligence, ethical behaviour, and transparency in investment practices.
h) Familiarize investors with their rights and responsibilities, disclosure requirements, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
In line with the regulator’s intent to promote investor awareness, I have also tweeted about this launch. The screenshot of the same is provided below and the tweet can be accessed at this link.
