Prepare with confidence. Register for your official examination directly with Moonstone.
The process
Four clear steps — two are yours to complete with the official examination body, and two are where we help.
Select the regulatory examination applicable to your role and requirements, such as RE1, RE3, RE4 or RE5.
Complete your examination registration directly through Moonstone's official registration process. Confirm that you are registering for the correct examination.
Use our platform to study through structured lessons, animated explanations, study guides, quizzes, practice questions, mock examinations and performance analytics.
Follow Moonstone's instructions regarding your examination date, time, venue, identification requirements and examination rules.
Background
The Regulatory Examinations are official competency examinations for the South African financial services industry and are conducted under the direction and management of the FSCA.
They are designed to assess candidates' knowledge, understanding and application of relevant legislation, subordinate legislation and codes of conduct.
The examination itself is entirely separate from our tutoring service. We prepare you for it; the official examination body sets, administers and marks it.
What to expect
Know the mechanics before you sit down — it removes a surprising amount of exam-day pressure.
Which exam
A short guide to who each examination is intended for, with our matching preparation course.
Intended for key individuals who manage or oversee the rendering of financial services by an FSP across the applicable categories.
View RE1 preparationIntended for key individuals of discretionary and hedge fund FSPs, covering the codes of conduct that apply to those categories.
View RE3 preparationIntended for key individuals of administrative FSPs, covering the requirements and code of conduct applicable to administrative financial services.
View RE4 preparationIntended for representatives who render financial services to clients, covering the FAIS Act and the General Code of Conduct in practice.
View RE5 preparationFees
The examination fee is separate from your subscription or tutoring fee on this platform. You pay our platform for access to learning and preparation resources, while the official examination fee is paid through the official examination registration process.
Current examination fee
Please confirm the latest official examination fee directly with Moonstone before registering, as examination fees may change.
Check current Moonstone examination feePreparation
Candidates may be required to provide information such as the following when registering with the official examination body.
Exam day
After the exam
Examination results are released through the official examination process. Use the official Moonstone system to access your results and, where applicable, download your examination certificate.
Go to official Moonstone informationWe do not issue official examination results or certificates. Any scores, analytics or readiness indicators on this platform are preparation tools only and carry no official standing.
Final check
Work through this list before you book your examination.
FAQ
No. We are an independent tutoring and examination-preparation platform. You must register directly with the official examination body.
No. Your subscription to our platform covers access to our learning and preparation services. The official examination fee is separate and must be paid through the official examination registration process.
Yes. Our platform is optional tutoring and preparation support. Candidates are responsible for registering for and completing the official examination.
No. We are an independent preparation and tutoring platform. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of Moonstone or the FSCA.
Register through the official Moonstone/FAIS examination registration process. Always use the official registration information and verify the latest requirements before booking.
Once you have successfully registered, follow the official examination body's instructions regarding your booking confirmation, examination date, time, venue and identification requirements.
Your examination journey starts with proper preparation. Use our platform to build your knowledge, practise with exam-style questions, identify your weak areas and track your progress. When you are ready, register for your official examination directly with Moonstone.
Excell RE is an independent tutoring and exam-preparation platform. We are not an examination body and are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of Moonstone or the FSCA.