ACI Exam Essentials

If you are preparing for the ACI Dealing Certificate, FX is not optional knowledge. It is core. And within FX, three instruments dominate exam questions: Spot Forwards Swaps Candidates usually understand them conceptually.Where they lose marks is in pricing, value dates, forward points, and swap mechanics. Let’s strip this back to what you actually need to know to pass. 1️⃣ FX Spot – The Foundation Definition: A spot transaction is an agreement to exchange one currency for an

One of the fastest ways to lose marks in the ACI Dealing Certificate exam is simple: You read the quote correctly… But you choose the wrong side. It’s rarely a knowledge problem. It’s a perspective problem. The exam assumes you instinctively understand: Who is the market maker Who is the client (price taker) Who is buying Who is selling Which side of the quote applies If you hesitate on any of those, you’re at risk. Let’s fix that properly. 1️⃣ How Examiners Frame Pricing Tra

Why When You Sit the Exam Matters as Much as What You Know Most candidates preparing for the ACI Dealing Certificate focus on content. That’s necessary. But there’s something just as important that gets ignored: Timing. When you start. How you pace yourself. When you book the exam. How you manage the final two weeks. Get timing wrong, and even well-prepared candidates underperform. Let’s break this down properly. 1️⃣ Starting Too Early (And Burning Out) Some candidates begin

You have plenty of material to cover but you need a learning plan. Take a look at this schedule, which works for a course that is delivered through on-demand video + PDFs + quizzes + mock exams. Recommended duration: 6–8 weeks (60–80 study hours) PROGRAMME STRUCTURE (HIGH LEVEL) Module Topic Outcome 0 Orientation & Exam Strategy Understand exam & study method 1 Financial Markets Environment Macro & market framework 2 Foreign Exchange Spot, forwards, swaps 3 Rates & Money Mark

After decades of training market professionals, I see the same exam mistakes repeated again and again. If you’re preparing for the ACI Dealing Certificate, avoiding these errors can make the difference between a comfortable pass and an expensive resit.