If you are planning to write your RE1 or RE5 regulatory examination before the end of the year, there is still time to book your place.
Moonstone operates a live booking system, with registrations ongoing. The final examination sittings for 2026 are planned for 10 and 11 December, depending on demand and operational requirements. Registrations close 11 working days before the relevant examination date, but available seats may be taken up before then. Candidates are encouraged to register and book as early as possible.
Visit the Moonstone FAIS Examination website to view the latest examination schedules, available dates, venues and seats.
If you would prefer to complete your regulatory examination early in 2027, you can also start planning. The first examination sitting for the new year is scheduled for 13 January 2027, with further examinations planned throughout the year, subject to the schedules and seats available at the relevant venues.
What candidates need to know
Moonstone Examination Body administers the regulatory examinations under mandate from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority, in accordance with the applicable requirements.
Registration closes 11 working days before an examination date. However, because bookings are processed through a live system, availability can change as candidates register. Examination dates and venue availability also vary by province.
Candidates should check the online booking system regularly and avoid leaving registration until the last minute.
The Moonstone Examination Body reserves the right to postpone an examination if the minimum requirement of 10 registered candidates is not met.
Prepare before booking your exam
The RE1 and RE5 examinations assess candidates’ knowledge of the regulatory requirements applicable to financial services providers, key individuals and representatives. The examinations cover the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, and other relevant legislation and regulatory notices.
Candidates are encouraged to prepare thoroughly to give themselves the best possible opportunity for success.
Moonstone provides an RE1 and RE5 Preparation Guide, as well as six free Regulatory Exam Preparation Video Modules.
The video modules explain how to approach the preparation process and use the available guidance. They are not examination training material.
How to register
Candidates can register online at www.faisexam.co.za.
The current examination fee is R1 300 per candidate, per examination, inclusive of VAT. The FSCA reviews examination fees from time to time, and the applicable fee schedule is published on its website.
Once registered, candidates receive a confirmation email from faisexam@moonstoneinfo.co.za with their booking details and a pro forma invoice. Payment must be made within 24 hours to confirm the booking and secure the examination seat. Candidates must use the invoice number as the payment reference and send proof of payment to pop@moonstoneinfo.co.za.
Moonstone’s examination office will close on 18 December 2026 and reopen on 5 January 2027.
Candidates who need assistance can contact the registration call centre on 021 883 8000 or 021 888 9796, weekdays between 8am and 4pm, or email faisexam@moonstoneinfo.co.za.
