ENJO Consultants provides a comprehensive range of additional services designed to support organizations in navigating complex regulatory and operational landscapes. Wwe prepare candidates for the RE exam, equipping them with the knowledge needed for success in the financial services sector. To round out our offerings, we provide FIAS compliance training, ensuring organizations meet the necessary financial and operational standards in alignment with industry best practices.
Financial Services Training
FAIS Training Overview
Course Overview
The Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) Act is a cornerstone of regulatory compliance in South Africa’s financial services industry, governing how providers, representatives, and key individuals operate to ensure fair, transparent, and competent service. While compliance is a legal requirement, it also safeguards an organisation’s reputation, builds client trust, and reduces risk. This training simplifies the Act’s complex requirements by breaking it into manageable sections, using clear explanations, real-world examples, and the latest FSCA updates to equip professionals with practical steps they can confidently apply in their daily work.
Course Outline
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Interpret the FAIS Act’s purpose, scope and key definitions
- Analyse the fit and proper requirements for financial service providers, key individuals and representatives
- Apply FAIS requirements to advertising, record-keeping, complaint handling and termination of business
- Evaluate the impact of FAIS compliance failures and identify preventative measures
- Implement practical compliance frameworks and checklists in the workplace, where necessary
This program is ideal for financial services providers, key individuals, compliance officers, representatives needing refreshers, and support staff whose roles require a clear and practical understanding of FAIS compliance.
Training Plan Training objectives
Our FAIS training is structured to promote engagement, understanding, and practical application. The program combines facilitator-led explanations, interactive discussions, and hands-on exercises to reinforce learning.
Materials and resources
- Learning guides
- Quick reference guides<li?>Case studies and practical tools
Training is facilitated live (virtually or in-person) and includes interactive discussions, case studies and problem-solving activities, and short quizzes for knowledge reinforcement.
Assessment and Evaluation
Learners will complete both formative and summative assessments to demonstrate their understanding of the FAIS Act. Assessments may include multiple-choice knowledge checks, scenario-based problem-solving activities, and the development of a workplace checklists. Detailed feedback is provided for all assessment activities, enabling learners to identify areas for improvement and strengthen their application of FAIS requirements.
Certification
- Short courses are non-accredited.
- A certificate of attendance can be issued upon request.
The training is delivered in 2–3 virtual sessions or can be presented in-person for corporate groups. Customised schedules are available based on group size and learner needs.
RE1 and RE5 Training Overview
Course OverviewThese training programs prepare participants for the FSCA’s Regulatory Exams: RE1 for Key Individuals and RE5 for Representatives. The courses demystify legislative content, clarify exam structure, and build exam readiness through practical strategies and revision tools.
Course Outline The training aligns with the FSCA preparation guides for each exam which covers, amongst others:
- Introduction to the FAIS Act as a regulatory framework
- Role-players of the FAIS Act
- Fit and Proper Requirements
- Duties of Representatives and Key Individuals
- General Code of Conduct
- Complaint resolution, disclosures, and recordkeeping format and structure
This course is ideal for Representatives and Key Individuals who are preparing to sit the Regulatory Exams (RE1 or RE5), as well as compliance support staff.
Training Plan Training objectives
Prepare representatives and key individuals for the regulatory exams by ensuring they are able to:
- Understand the FSCA regulatory environment and the structure of the FAIS Act
- Identify the legal duties and responsibilities of Representatives and Key Individuals
- Interpret and apply legislation to practical exam scenarios
- Use proven exam strategies for answering multiple-choice questions
- Prepare effectively using mock exams and revision materials
- Learning guides
- Quick reference guides
Participants will receive a structured study guide, practice questions, and mock exam simulations. Training is facilitated live (virtually or in-person) and includes interactive discussions, exam strategy guidance, and audio-friendly materials for flexible revision.
Assessment and Evaluation
Formative assessments include mock exam simulations. Participants receive feedback to identify knowledge gaps and build exam readiness.
Certification
- Short courses are non-accredited.
- A certificate of attendance can be issued upon request.
- Duration and Delivery Format The training is delivered in 2–3 virtual sessions or can be presented in-person for corporate groups.
- Customised schedules are available based on group size and learner needs.