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 Traps The ACI exam...

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 studying 5–6...

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 Markets Interest...