10 September 2012
The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) and the Securities & Commodities Authority (SCA) have extended their agreement to provide qualifications to the UAE market.
The agreement was signed by H.E. Al Turifi, CEO of SCA and Simon Culhane, Chartered FCSI, CISI CEO in London.
In addition, the CISI announced that its Global Securities exam is now available in Arabic.
The CISI's qualifications are becoming increasingly popular throughout the Middle East as regulators seek to raise the skills of financial services industry practitioners by developing mandatory, qualifications-led licensing regimes and regulatory examinations. Last year over 3,000 CISI exams will be taken in the Gulf region,
Global Securities is a technical unit offered by CISI globally - its translation increases the CISI's Arabic exam suite which already includes 'International Introduction to Investment', 'Islamic Finance Qualification' and local regulatory exams in the UAE, Oman and shortly Qatar.
For the first time it is now possible to qualify for CISI Associate level membership by only taking exams in Arabic and this is very significant for the SCA brokerage community. Associate membership entitles candidates to an on-going programme of continuing professional development and networking opportunities as well as the opportunity to use the designatory letters ASCI.
H.E. Al-Turifi of SCA said: "This qualifications programme is one of the cornerstones in the SCA's campaign to ensure that the UAE's regulatory regime meets the highest global standards of rigour and transparency. This additional exam opportunity in Arabic shows our commitment to supporting the brokers to reach the required standard. Our on-going partnership with the CISI confirms the paramount importance of professionalism and integrity to the investment community in the UAE, clients and practitioners alike".
Simon Culhane, CISI Chief Executive said: "We are extremely pleased to be able to offer Global Securities in Arabic and to contribute to developing and maintaining candidate's skill and competency levels. This, coupled with our robust membership programme of CPD, will help ensure that our candidates in the Middle East are demonstrating high levels of professionalism within the financial services industry."
Training for the CISI qualifications is available at centres throughout the Middle East.
For further information on the CISI's Arabic qualifications contact Matthew Cowan, Regional Head - Middle East +971 4312 9559 or emailuae.office@cisi.org.
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About Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment
The CISI's mission is to help members attain, maintain and develop their knowledge and skills and to promote the highest standards of ethics and integrity in the securities and investment industry.
Based in the City of London, the CISI is a global organisation with representative offices in financial centres such as Dublin, Singapore, Dubai, Mumbai and Colombo. We work in close cooperation with regulators, firms and other professional bodies worldwide.
The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) and the Securities & Commodities Authority (SCA) have extended their agreement to provide qualifications to the UAE market.
The agreement was signed by H.E. Al Turifi, CEO of SCA and Simon Culhane, Chartered FCSI, CISI CEO in London.
In addition, the CISI announced that its Global Securities exam is now available in Arabic.
The CISI's qualifications are becoming increasingly popular throughout the Middle East as regulators seek to raise the skills of financial services industry practitioners by developing mandatory, qualifications-led licensing regimes and regulatory examinations. Last year over 3,000 CISI exams will be taken in the Gulf region,
Global Securities is a technical unit offered by CISI globally - its translation increases the CISI's Arabic exam suite which already includes 'International Introduction to Investment', 'Islamic Finance Qualification' and local regulatory exams in the UAE, Oman and shortly Qatar.
For the first time it is now possible to qualify for CISI Associate level membership by only taking exams in Arabic and this is very significant for the SCA brokerage community. Associate membership entitles candidates to an on-going programme of continuing professional development and networking opportunities as well as the opportunity to use the designatory letters ASCI.
H.E. Al-Turifi of SCA said: "This qualifications programme is one of the cornerstones in the SCA's campaign to ensure that the UAE's regulatory regime meets the highest global standards of rigour and transparency. This additional exam opportunity in Arabic shows our commitment to supporting the brokers to reach the required standard. Our on-going partnership with the CISI confirms the paramount importance of professionalism and integrity to the investment community in the UAE, clients and practitioners alike".
Simon Culhane, CISI Chief Executive said: "We are extremely pleased to be able to offer Global Securities in Arabic and to contribute to developing and maintaining candidate's skill and competency levels. This, coupled with our robust membership programme of CPD, will help ensure that our candidates in the Middle East are demonstrating high levels of professionalism within the financial services industry."
Training for the CISI qualifications is available at centres throughout the Middle East.
For further information on the CISI's Arabic qualifications contact Matthew Cowan, Regional Head - Middle East +971 4312 9559 or emailuae.office@cisi.org.
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About Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment
The CISI's mission is to help members attain, maintain and develop their knowledge and skills and to promote the highest standards of ethics and integrity in the securities and investment industry.
Based in the City of London, the CISI is a global organisation with representative offices in financial centres such as Dublin, Singapore, Dubai, Mumbai and Colombo. We work in close cooperation with regulators, firms and other professional bodies worldwide.
With its 40,000 worldwide membership, the CISI is the professional body which sets examinations and offers qualifications for those working, or looking to establish a career in, the securities and investment industry.
For further information on the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment contact
Lora Benson
Head of Media
London UK
Tel: +44 20 7645 0662/+44 7801 521034
lora.benson@cisi.org
© Press Release 2012
