CISI – International Introduction to Securities & Investment

The International Introduction to Securities & Investment offers a broad introduction to the financial services professional sector, with a specific focus on investments from a global perspective. It is the foundation exam for many higher-level CISI qualifications. The qualification focuses on international markets and covers key financial principles and products in depth. The qualification also offers an introduction to financial services regulation and ensures candidates are provided with an understanding of ethical behavior and acting with integrity. 

Who should study for this certificate?

• Fresh graduates or final year students and staffs looking to enter the investment industry
• Staffs responsible for making investment decisions, including administration, finance and accounting, IT, customer service, sales and marketing and HR and training
• New employees in brokerage, financial planning, investment advisory, wealth management and asset management industry.

 Learning Outcome 

 Participants will gain an overview of the investment industry with a specific focus on securities and investments  

• Participants will gain an understanding of ethical conduct and market integrity in relation to the investment industry 
• Participants will gain an overview of all the areas of international investments 
• Participants will gain an overview of various financial principles and products 

 Target Audience  

• Fresh graduates or final year students and staffs looking to enter the investment industry 
• Staffs responsible for making investment decisions, including administration, finance and accounting, IT, customer service, sales and marketing, and HR and training 
• New employees in brokerage, financial planning, investment advisory, wealth management, and asset management industry. 

Exam Details

The CISI IISI is a one-hour long exam that consists of 50 questions. The minimum grade needed to pass this exam is 70%. The exam specifications are as follows:

Introduction (2 questions)
Economic Environment (3 questions)
Financial Assets and Markets (7 questions)
Equities/Stocks (9 questions)
Bonds (5 questions)
Derivatives (6 questions)
Investment Funds (7 questions)
Financial Services Regulation (5 questions)
Other Financial Products (6 questions)

Total – 50 questions

Why study for this certificate?

• The qualification is a regulatory requirement by the Securities & Commodity Authority for a number of job functions within financial services.
• In the CISI’s qualification pathway, it can be taken as a stand-alone qualification or as part of the Investment Operations Certificate (IOC).
• Candidates become associated with a Chartered professional body and take advantage of an extensive range of benefits

SCA Mandated Job Functions

• Broker Representative
• Compliance Officer/Anti-Money Laundering Officer/ Internal Controller
• Trading Manager/Operations
• Manager/clearing Officer
• Risk Management Officer
• Promoter