What is the professional level evaluation examination of the securities industry?

The LevelTest of securities industry practitioners is a professional ability evaluation test organized by China Securities Industry Association (CSIA), aiming at evaluating the professional ability and market competitiveness of securities industry practitioners. Testing is divided into unified testing and special testing, aiming at different types of employees.

The unified examination is a national unified examination, mainly for employees in the whole industry, including employees in securities companies, fund companies, futures companies, private equity funds, insurance companies and other institutions. The examination contents mainly include the basic knowledge of the securities market, industry laws and regulations, financial products and technologies. According to the professional ability of different types of employees, special examinations are set up, including investment banking, brokerage, asset management, self-operated business, market-making business, research and consulting business.

The purpose of the professional level evaluation test of the securities industry is to improve the professional quality and market competitiveness of securities practitioners and promote the healthy development of the industry. Through the test, we can evaluate the professional ability and market competitiveness of employees, find outstanding talents in the industry, and provide reference for institutional recruitment and talent selection. At the same time, testing can also provide opportunities for practitioners to learn and improve their professional ability, and promote knowledge renewal and technological progress in the industry.