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participants will receive the full qualification i.e. Certificate in International Investment Management (ICertIM).

UAE Financial Rules and Regulations The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) and the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), the regulatory body for the securities and investment market in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), are working together to implement the mandatory qualification and licensing regime for the UAE securities market. This initiative will raise the skills of UAE staff to global standards, enhancing the UAE’s position as an international financial services centre. The CISI has developed the UAE Financial Rules and Regulations with the SCA, to meet the need of the industry for a regulatory paper specific to the UAE market.

Islamic Finance Qualification (IFQ) The IFQ is a ground breaking qualification that covers Islamic Finance from both a technical and Shari’a perspective, providing the first international benchmark qualification in the area of Islamic Finance. Developed with the Central Bank of Lebanon the qualification teaches an understanding and practices used in Islamic Finance markets and the principles behind investment selection. As a benchmark qualification, the IFQ is appropriate for providing a comprehensive overview to existing and new employees and those seeking a career in Islamic finance. A stand alone qualification, successful completion of this training program will lead to an “Award In Islamic Finance Qualification (IFQ)”.

International Certificate in Wealth Management (ICWM) As a result of the global increase in private wealth and the rapid growth of disposable income

investors are looking for more ways to secure their future. The qualification will ensure that wealth managers and advisers understand the range of assets and investment products that are available in the market. It will equip them to provide financial advice and find appropriate solutions to meet the investment, retirement, and protection and planning needs of their clients. Who is it for: The qualification is appropriate for staff working in private banking and wealth management roles who need to demonstrate competence through the achievement of a benchmark qualification and who want to develop a thorough understanding of how to deliver wealth management advice. A stand alone qualification, successful completion of this training program will lead to an “Award in International Certificate in Wealth Management (ICWM)”

Risk in Financial Services Successfully managing risk is a fundamental requirement for any effective business. The Risk in Financial Services qualification has been developed to provide candidates with knowledge of the key risk that arise within the financial services industry. This qualification is a comprehensive global introduction to all the major risk areas in financial services. It provides a sound grounding in: Principles of the risk management framework & Corporate governance and risk oversight. The qualification also covers specific techniques used in identifying, reducing and managing specific risks in the following areas: Operational risk, Credit risk, Market risk, Investment risk and Liquidity risk Who is it for: The Risk in Financial Services qualification has been developed to provide candidates with a broad understanding of the key risks that arise within the financial services industry and is particularly aimed at: Risk teams, Compliance teams, Branch management, Corporate lawyers, Finance officers, Senior 43


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