Question 1
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A CLIENT, AS DEFINED IN THE ACT, DOES NOT INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING;
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The client that concluded the original transaction
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The person who is a successor in title
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The beneficiary of the product
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The general public
Question 2
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WHICH OF THE BELOW FROM PART OF THE TWIN PEAKS REGIME?
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The Financial Services Board and the Ombud for financial services
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The Financial Services Board and the Financial Services Conduct Authority
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The Prudential Authority and the Financial Services Conduct Authority
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The Prudential Authority and the Financial Services Board
Question 3
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WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS IS NOT GOVERNED IN TERMS OF THE FAIS ACT?
Question 4
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WHICH SUBCATEGORY FROM THE LIST BELOW APPEARS ON CATEGORY I BUT NOT ON CATEGORY II?
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Short-term Commercial Lines
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Participative interests in one or more collective investments
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Forex investment business
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Long-term subcategory B1
Question 5
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NO PROVIDER MAY ACT AS A FINANCIAL SERVICES PROVIDER UNLESS SUCH PROVIDER HAS;
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Been approved by the Compliance Institute of Southern Africa
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Been authorised by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority
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Been appointed by the Prudential Authority
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Been granted a license by the Financial Intelligence Centre
Question 6
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RANGER (PTY) LTD. WOULD LIKE TO APPLY FOR AUTHORISATION AS A FINANCIAL SERVICES PROVIDER TO THE FSCA, WHICH DEPARTMENT WITHIN THE FSCA WILL DEAL WITH HIS APPLICATION FOR LICENSE?
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The Supervision Department
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The Enforcement Department
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The Registrations Department
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d) The licensing Department
Question 7
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SELECT THE OPTION BELOW WHICH BEST DESCRIBES A CATEGORY IIA FINANCIAL SERVICES PROVIDER:
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This category of FSP provides intermediary services of a discretionary nature regarding hedge funds.
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This category of FSP renders intermediary services of a discretionary nature through the method of bulking. The category includes LISPs, for example.
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This category of FSP provides intermediary services of a discretionary nature, such as investment managers.
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This category of FSP renders intermediary service in relation to the administration of assistance policies (funeral policies).
Question 8
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MPHO CONTACTS JOHN FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PREPARING FOR HIS RETIREMENT. JOHN EXPLAINS THE DIFFERENT RETIREMENT PRODUCTS TO MPHO AS WELL AS ADVISES HIM ON WHICH PRODUCTS WOULD BE BEST SUITED TO HIS NEEDS. WHAT TYPE OF FINANCIAL SERVICE DID JOHN PROVIDE?
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John provided only factual information so this is not a financial service.
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John provided only factual information but this could lead the client into making a financial decision so this is an intermediary service.
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John provided advised on which products are suitable to Mpho’s needs which means that John provided financial advice.
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John provided both an intermediary service and advice as factual information was provided as well as advice on the best products suitable.
Question 9
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THE FAIS ACT WAS PROMULGATED ON WHICH DATE AND BECAME EFFECTIVE WHEN?
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Was enacted in 2000 and became fully effective 31 October 2002.
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Was enacted in 2002 and became fully effective30 September 2004.
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Was enacted in 2002 and became fully effective 31 October 2004.
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Was enacted in 2000 and became fully effective 30 September 2002.
Question 10
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The FAIS Act aims to [blank_start]professionalize[blank_end] the financial services industry and to [blank_start]adequately protect consumers[blank_end], maintain [blank_start]trust[blank_end] In the industry and maintaining [blank_start]systematic stability[blank_end].
Question 11
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THE ACT FOLLOWS A FUNCTIONAL APPROACH, MEANING THAT IT FOCUSES ON SPECIFIC INSTITUTIONS LIKE LOAN CREDIT GRANTORS REGISTERED UNDER NATIONAL CREDIT REGULATORS.
Question 12
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GENERAL CODE OF CONDUCT
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For authorized financial services providers and representatives involved in Forex
Trade
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For authorized financial services providers and representative
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For authorized financial services providers Administrative and Discretionary FSP’s
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For authorized financial services providers and Representative conducting Short-term Deposit Business.
Question 13
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FOREX INVESTMENT BUSINESS
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For authorized financial services providers and Representative conducting Short-term Deposit Business.
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For authorized financial services providers Administrative and Discretionary FSP’s
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For authorized financial services providers and representative
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For authorized financial services providers and representatives involved in Forex
Trade
Question 14
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SPECIFIC CODE OF CONDUCT
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For authorized financial services providers and Representative conducting Short-term Deposit Business.
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For authorized financial services providers Administrative and Discretionary FSP’s
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For authorized financial services providers and representative
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For authorized financial services providers and representatives involved in Forex
Trade
Question 15
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NOTICE ON CODES OF CONDUCT
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For authorized financial services providers and Representative conducting Short-term Deposit Business.
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For authorized financial services providers Administrative and Discretionary FSP’s
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For authorized financial services providers and representative
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For authorized financial services providers and representatives involved in Forex
Trade
Question 16
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The purpose of the Codes is to provide more detailed provisions regarding the rendering of
financial services. These Code are part of the subordinate Legislation and are not binding on all
FSP’s, Key Individuals and Representatives.
Question 17
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Friendly Society Benefits and Health Services Benefits are subcategories which are regulated under category I but not under category II/IIA.
Question 18
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In terms of the FAIS Act, to provide a financial service means to;
A. Give advice only
B. Provide an intermediary service only
C. Give advice and provide an intermediary service only
D. Give advice and/or provide an intermediary service only
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I. A
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II. B
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III. C
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IV. A & B
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V. D
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VI. C & D
Question 19
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Giving advice is to ❶[blank_start]…………………………..[blank_end], ❷…[blank_start]……………………….[blank_end]. and ❸[blank_start]………………………….[blank_end]
Recommend
Suggest
Propose
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Recommend
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Suggest
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Propose
Question 20
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Giving advice is to ❶[blank_start]………………………….[blank_end]., ❷[blank_start]…………………………..[blank_end] and ❸[blank_start]………………………….[blank_end]
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Recommend
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Suggest
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Propose
Question 21
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An analysis or report on a financial report with an express or implied recommendation, guidance or proposal that a transaction in respect of the product meets the client’s needs, investment objectives or financial situation in terms of the FAIS Act, is not regarded as advice.
Question 22
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In terms of the Act, when a board member of any pension fund organization or friendly society advice members on benefits to be enjoyed by the members is not regarded as advice.
Question 23
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Mention four departments of the FAIS Division within the FSCA
1) [blank_start].......................................[blank_end]
2) [blank_start]……………………………………..[blank_end]
3) [blank_start]……………………………………..[blank_end]
4) [blank_start]……………………………………..[blank_end]
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Registration
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Supervision
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Enforcement
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Compliance
Question 24
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[blank_start]Category I[blank_end]
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Hedge Fund FSP
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Assistance Business FSP
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Administrative FSP
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Ordinary FSP
Question 25
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[blank_start]Catagory IIA[blank_end]
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Assistance Business FSP
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Hedge Fund FSP
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Ordinary FSP
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Discretionary FSP
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Administrative FSP
Question 26
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[blank_start]Catagory III[blank_end]
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Ordinary FSP
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Administrative FSP
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Hedge Fund FSP
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Assistance Business FSP
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Discretionary FSP
Question 27
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[blank_start]Catagory IV[blank_end]
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Ordinary FSP
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Discretionary FSP
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Hedge Fund FSP
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Assistance Business FSP
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Administrative FSP
Question 28
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An FSP can appoint a Key Individual and the Compliance Officer without the approval of the FSCA.
Question 29
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An FSP can appoint Joseph as a representative for their Joburg branch without the approval of the FSCA.
Question 30
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Angel a daughter to the Director of Sisonke Brokers CC wants to join her father’s business as a representative to learn the business. She currently has a judgement with Forschini. Can Sisonke
Broker CC employ her and register her name on their register with FSCA as their representative?
Question 31
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An FSP plans to provide discretionary services in unit trust in which ONE of the following categories must they be authorized?
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Category I Collective Investment Schemes
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Category I Structured deposits
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Category II Collective investment schemes
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Category II Structured deposits
Question 32
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WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS WITH REGARD TO THE FUNCTION OF THE ROLE PLAYERS IN TERMS OF THE FAIS ACT ARE CORRECT?
I. The representative must ensure that records are kept in the correct manner.
II. The key individual must ensure that complaints are handled in a procedural fair manner.
III. The compliance officer must establish and maintain the compliance function.
IV. The Authority must ensure that all financial services providers comply with the FAIS Act.
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ii and iv only
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ii, iii and iv only
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i, iii and iv only
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i, ii, iii and iv
Question 33
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What classification of financial service is the following scenario in terms of the FAIS Act?
“Audrey Selepe advises Edward Nkosi that it is a requirement to take out a short-term insurance policy when taking out a mortgage bond of Bank A”
Question 34
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Which of the following would qualify as a representative of an FSP in terms of the FAIS Act?
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An accountant whose job does not lead clients to buying a financial product.
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A clerk who does not have to use judgement in performing his job functions
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An admin manager who handles general admin queries only
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A contractor who renders financial services.
Question 35
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Financial services include:
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Instructions on the development of products
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The rendering of advice and/or intermediary services
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The processing of policy applications
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Overseeing of the compliance processes.
Question 36
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CHOOSE THE CORRECT COMBINATION
A. A functional approach means that the Act regulates certain functions across institutions ( (insurance
companies, brokerages and banks).
B. A functional approach focuses on specific institutions.
C. The function of providing financial services across various institutions is governed by the FAIS
Question 37
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What is the definition of “advice” in terms of the FAIS Act?
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Any recommendation, guidance or proposal, of a financial nature, by any means or medium, to any client or group of clients regarding the purchase or investing of any banking products or the conclusion of any other transaction of the varying any term or condition irrespective of whether the advice is furnished in the course of or incidental to financial planning or results in purchasing, investing, transacting, varying, replacing or terminating.
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Any recommendation, guidance or proposal, of a financial nature, by any means or medium, to general public regarding the purchase or investing of any banking products or the conclusion of any other transaction of the varying any term or condition irrespective of whether the advice is furnished in the course of or incidental to financial planning or results in purchasing, investing, transacting,
varying, replacing or terminating.
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Any recommendation, guidance or proposal, of a financial nature, by any means or medium, to any client or group of clients regarding the purchase or investing of any financial products or the conclusion of any other transaction of the varying any term or condition irrespective of whether the advice is furnished in the course of or incidental to financial planning or results in purchasing, investing, transacting, varying, replacing or terminating.
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Advice by a board member of any pension fund organization or friendly society, to their members on benefits to be enjoyed by the members. Advice by the board of trustees of a medical scheme to members of the medical scheme on healthcare benefits.
Question 38
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What are the objectives of the FAIS Act?
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To regulate the rendering of certain financial advisory services to clients only
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To regulate the rendering of certain intermediary services to clients only
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To regulate the rendering of certain financial advice and intermediary services to clients.
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To regulate the rendering of certain financial advisory and intermediary services to clients.
Question 39
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Albert works at Medical Aid Broker. On the 17th January 2011, Mr Mkhwanazi called in to advise that his new born son, Julius born on the 16th January 2011, needs to be added into his medical aid with immediate effect. Albert sends the request through Momentous Cover, the underwriter.
Which of the following financial services do Albert provide;
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Advice only
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Intermediary Service only
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Advice and Intermediary services
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Intermediary and Administrative services