Free ICWIM Exam Braindumps
International Certificate in Wealth and Investment Management Questions 36–40 (page: 9)

Updated On: 10-Feb-2026

Critical illness cover will pay a lump sum in the event that a person suffers:

  1. any critical illness
  2. a critical illness however caused
  3. a closely defined critical illness
  4. a critical illness provided they survive for 12 months

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Critical illness cover pays out a lump sum only if the insured is diagnosed with a critical illness specifically listed and defined in the policy. These are closely defined conditions, such as certain types of cancer, heart attack, or stroke, and payment is subject to meeting the policy's exact definitions and terms.



What fiduciary responsibility does a financial adviser have for their clients?

  1. Decrease the overall risk of their portfolio
  2. Provide their services at a competitive fee
  3. Act in the best interests of their clients
  4. Offer conservative advice with low risk

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

A fiduciary responsibility requires a financial adviser to act in the best interests of their clients, placing the client's needs and goals above their own. This includes offering suitable advice, avoiding conflicts of interest, and maintaining transparency.



Which document is used to illustrate the costs and charges related to investment in a mutual fund?

  1. Key features document
  2. Key investor information document
  3. Prospectus
  4. Terms of business

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

The Key Investor Information Document (KIID) is specifically designed to illustrate the costs and charges related to investment in a mutual fund. It provides investors with essential information, including risk level, performance, and fees, in a clear and standardized format.



A stockbroking firm receives both buy and sell orders for the same security but from different clients. How can they best avoid a conflict of interest?

  1. Withdraw their services for the transaction
  2. Place orders as they are received from the clients
  3. Openly disclose all orders received to the clients
  4. Process the sell orders before the buy orders

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

To avoid a conflict of interest, the stockbroking firm should place orders as they are received, following a strict order of receipt (time priority). This ensures fair treatment of all clients and compliance with regulatory standards for order execution.



A market which employs an electronic order book to match buyers with sellers in strict order by price is known as:

  1. order-driven
  2. quote-driven
  3. on exchange
  4. over-the-counter

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

An order-driven market uses an electronic order book to automatically match buy and sell orders based on price and time priority. This system ensures transparency and fairness in trade execution without relying on market makers.



Viewing page 9 of 21
Viewing questions 41 - 45 out of 178 questions


Post your Comments and Discuss CISI ICWIM exam prep with other Community members:

AI Tutor AI Tutor 👋 I’m here to help!