About the CISI

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The CISI is the largest and most widely respected professional body for those who work in the securities and investment industry in the UK and in a growing number of major financial centres around the world.

Formed in 1992 by London Stock Exchange practitioners, the CISI now has more than 40,000 members in 89 countries.

It’s mission is:

"To set standards of professional excellence and integrity for the investment and securities industry, providing qualifications and promoting the highest level of competence to our members, other individuals and firms."

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Largest and most respected within financial services

Last year, the CISI set over 40,000 professional examinations in over 49 countries on securities and investments, making it the largest and one of the most respected awarding body within the industry.

As well as providing career enhancing qualifications, the CISI is an active membership organisation, and membership brings the individual a wide range of benefits, both in terms of networking and professional development.

The CISI is a registered charity, and has the following objectives as part of its charter:

  • To promote, for the public benefit, the advancement and dissemination of knowledge in the field of securities and investments
  • To develop high ethical standards for practitioners in securities and investments and to promote such standards in the UK and overseas
  • To act as an authoritative body for the purpose of consultation and research in matters of education or public interest concerning investment in securities.

Please see the CISI website for further details.