Published June 2026 · 6 min read
Straight answers to the questions people have before buying.
MOCKSMITH — CISI UK FINANCIAL REGULATION
1,000+ questions. One payment. No subscription.
Get access for £29.99 →One payment. Lifetime access.How much does MockSmith cost?
£29.99. One payment. That's it — no subscription, no recurring charge, no upsell once you're in.
What do I actually get for £29.99?
Full access to 1,000+ exam-style questions covering all four chapters of the CISI UK Financial Regulation syllabus. Every question comes with a complete explanation — not just what the correct answer is, but why each of the three incorrect options is wrong.
You get full timed mock exams — 75 questions, 90 minutes, matching the real exam format exactly. And you get Targeted Drill — the ability to select specific subsections or whole chapters and drill them individually, which is the fastest way to close gaps once you know where they are.
You also get a results breakdown after every mock or drill session, showing your performance by subsection, so you always know exactly where to focus next.
Access doesn't expire. Once you've paid, it's yours for as long as you need it.
Is this a subscription?
No. It's a single one-time payment. There's no recurring billing, no trial period that converts into a charge, nothing to cancel.
Is MockSmith legitimate?
MockSmith is an independent exam preparation product built specifically for the CISI UK Financial Regulation exam, by someone who sat the exam and built it because the available resources weren't good enough. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the CISI — it's a third-party study tool, the same as Kaplan, Fitch, or BPP's preparation materials are.
Payments are processed securely through Stripe. You'll need to create an account before purchasing so your access is tied to your login.
How is this different from the CISI's own practice questions?
The CISI provides a limited number of official sample questions, which are useful for familiarisation but too few in number to fully drill the syllabus. MockSmith has 1,000+ questions — enough volume that you can't simply memorise the answers, only genuinely understand the material.
How is this different from Kaplan, Fitch, or BPP?
Those providers sell comprehensive study courses — structured learning, guided notes, video content, and a question bank — typically priced at £300-400. They're built for candidates starting from scratch.
MockSmith doesn't include a study course. It's built for candidates who have already studied — read the workbook, attended any training their firm provided — and need a large bank of quality questions to test whether that preparation actually holds up. If you've already done the reading, MockSmith gives you what a full course would, minus the content you don't need, at a fraction of the price.
Do I need to have already studied before using MockSmith?
MockSmith works best as the final stage of preparation — after you've read the CISI workbook or completed any training your firm has provided. It's not a substitute for learning the material initially; it's the tool that tests whether that learning has actually landed, and helps you close the specific gaps that remain.
That said, working through MockSmith's questions and explanations from the start is also a valid way to learn the material if you prefer learning by testing rather than reading first.
How many questions are there, and will I run out?
1,000+ questions across all four syllabus chapters. The platform tracks which questions you've already seen during mock exams and drills, so you're served fresh material each time. Once you've worked through the full bank, you can reset and start a new cycle — the questions remain useful for revision even on a second pass, since the explanations are what build understanding.
Does MockSmith cover the current syllabus, including the Consumer Duty and the 12th FCA Principle?
Yes. The question bank reflects the current CISI UK Financial Regulation syllabus, including the Consumer Duty and FCA Principle 12.
What if MockSmith isn't right for me?
If you have any issue with the product, email support@mock-smith.com directly.
How do I get started?
Create an account, complete the £29.99 payment through Stripe, and you'll have immediate access to the full question bank, mock exams, and drill mode.