ICMA SOFQ Exam : Securities Operations Foundation Qualification (SOFQ)

  • Exam Code: SOFQ
  • Exam Name: Securities Operations Foundation Qualification (SOFQ)
  • Updated: Nov 04, 2026
  • Q & A: 50 Questions and Answers

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ICMA SOFQ Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionWeightObjectives
Topic 1: Regulatory & Operational Risk10%- Key operational controls
- Regulatory reporting
Topic 2: Clearing & Settlement25%- Custody and depository roles
- Corporate actions processing
- Settlement processes and STP
- Central vs bilateral clearing
Topic 3: Trade Execution & Post-Trade20%- Trading models and systems
- Middle office functions
- Trade capture, confirmation and matching
Topic 4: Position & Collateral Management15%- Repo and securities lending
- Funding and short covering
- Position reconciliation
Topic 5: Pre-Trade Environment15%- Client onboarding and KYC
- Master agreements and static data
Topic 6: Introduction to International Securities15%- Primary and secondary markets
- Market participants and roles
- Equities vs debt securities

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The official outline structures the SOFQ exam around weighted domains such as:

  • Clearing & Settlement (25%)
  • Introduction to International Securities (15%)
  • Position & Collateral Management (15%)

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No formal prerequisites; suitable for those entering securities operations

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ICMA Securities Operations Foundation Qualification (SOFQ) Sample Questions:

Question #1

Bond types that are traded at a deeply discounted price are:

  • A. Floating rate notes
  • B. Zero coupon bonds
  • C. Convertible bonds and Exchangeable bonds
  • D. Fixed rate bonds
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Correct Answer: B  🗳️

Question #2

Internal trading systems typically do not:

  • A. Reflect the firm's settled positions at CSDs/custodians
  • B. Have the capability to amend and cancel trades
  • C. Have the capability to capture new trades
  • D. Hold the firm's current trading positions
Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

Correct Answer: A  🗳️

Question #3

The physical substances of natural gas/ barley and zinc fall within the following financial heading:

  • A. Cash
  • B. Derivatives
  • C. Securities
  • D. Commodities
Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

Correct Answer: D  🗳️

Question #4

The type of organisation that provides securities underwriting services is known as a

  • A. Commercial bank
  • B. Insurance company
  • C. Investment bank
  • D. Pension fund
Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

Correct Answer: C  🗳️

Question #5

The market in which debt is issued over the long-term describes:

  • A. The money market
  • B. The capital market
  • C. The foreign exchange market
  • D. The equity market
Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

Correct Answer: B  🗳️

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