The validity of the fund qualification certificate is long-term. Candidates who have passed the examination of subject 1 and subject 2, or passed the examination of subject 1 and subject 3, may apply to the relevant units for the qualification certificate of fund practice.

Examination purpose

In order to further standardize the fund sales behavior and improve the professional level and quality of fund sales staff, China Securities Association will hold an examination for fund sales staff in September 2008.

subject of examination

Subject 1: fund laws and regulations, professional ethics and business norms;

Subject 2: Basic knowledge of securities investment funds;

Subject 3: Basic knowledge of private equity investment funds.

Candidates are eligible to be registered as fund practitioners if they pass the examination of subject 1 and subject 2, or pass the examination of subject 1 and subject 3.

The association will increase or adjust relevant examination subjects as appropriate according to the needs of industry and market development.