On the other hand, few responses were able to provide adequate responses to part (b). The first requirement of part (b) asking for an explanation of dark pool trading systems was relatively easy and again, similar to question two, part (b) and question four, part (c), it seems that candidates are not studying parts of the syllabus that they consider to be relatively minor and at the fringes of the syllabus.

As stated above, given that questions will cover a range of areas within the entire syllabus, such a strategy is not recommended. Very few responses correctly identified how dark pool systems may affect Kilenc Co.