Training Objectives

Each learning objective begins with one of the following prefixes: know, understand or be able to calculate. These words indicate the different levels of skill to be tested.

• Knowing requires the candidate to recall information such as facts, rules and principles
• Understanding requires the candidate to demonstrate comprehension of an issue, fact, rule or principle
• Ability to calculate requires the candidate to be able to use formulas to perform calculations

Training Outline

Introduction: The Financial Services Sector

• The role of the sector
• Main participants
• The main international regulations

Economic Environment

• Key aspects of macroeconomics
• The role of Central Banks

Equities/Stocks

• Benefits and risks of stocks
• Trading and settlement regulations
• Stock indices

Bonds

• Government and corporate bonds
• Risks and returns

Other Markets and Investments

• Cash deposits, money markets, properties, foreign exchange

Derivatives

• Key features of derivatives
• Types of derivatives
• Regulatory requirements

Investment Funds

• Types of funds
• Funds legal structures
• Investor protection features

Regulation and Ethics

• Regulations in investment industry
• Investor protection and compliance
• Overview of international regulation
• Money laundering and bribery
• Insider trading

Other Financial Products

• Loans, mortgages
• Insurance products

Financial Advice

• The financial advice process
• Tax planning, estate planning
• Legal concepts: trusts, partnerships

Who Should Attend

The program is suitable for new entrants to the profession and staff who are already working in financial services. The broad topics covered make the qualification suitable for all staff, not just those responsible for making investment decisions, including administration, compliance, AML, finance and accounting, IT, customer services, sales and marketing and HR.

Training Style

The programme is designed to enhance participants’ broad understanding via short lectures, practical examples, and practice questions.

Most of the training delivery will be based on the CISI International Introduction to Securities and Investments certification syllabus and the related national regulations.

Participants will also have access to 100 online revision questions with answers, which can be ideal for candidates pursuing the respective exam

CPD Recognition

This programme may be approved for up to 10 CPD units in Financial Regulation. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership.

Optional Exam

Participants of the CISI International Introduction to Securities and Investments at EIMF can select to pursue the respective CISI Exam to be awarded with the CISI International Introduction to Securities and Investments Certificate.  

The objective of the examination is to provide candidates with a basic introduction to the financial services industry with a particular focus on investments and regulations. 

It can be taken as a stand-alone qualification or as part of the CISI Investment Operations Certificate (IOC). Passing the CISI International Introduction to Securities and Investments exam provides you also with a free CISI Student Membership, access to the Associate Membership and the valued ACSI designatory letters.  

The exam is Multiple Choice Computer-Based, consisting of 50 questions and lasts 1 hour. The pass mark for the exam is 70%. 

• The CISI one- time membership processing fee and the one- off charge for the first qualification are not included in the above package price. 

• These fees are subject to change at any time at CISI’s discretion and without prior notice. Accordingly, EIMF will charge candidates based on the applicable fees in effect at the time of registration. 

• Any discount applies only to the course fee (€560) and not to the membership fee. 

Further Qualifications  

To further theoretical and practical knowledge upon completion of CISI International Introduction to Securities and Investments to take include: 

• Investment Operations Certificate  

Exam and membership fees are subject to change at any time at CISI’s discretion and without prior notice. Accordingly, EIMF will charge candidates based on the applicable fees in effect at the time of registration. 

Any discount applies only to the course fee (€560) and not to the exam fee. Any special promotions/discounts apply exclusively to the course training fee (€560). The exam fee is not eligible for discounts. 

To learn more about the Qualification click here. 

Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI)  

The CISI is the leading professional body for securities, investment, wealth and financial planning professionals. Formed in 1992 by London Stock Exchange practitioners, they have a global community of circa 45,000 members in 104 countries. The CISI sets standards of professional excellence, providing qualifications and promoting the highest level of competence.  

CISI and EIMF

The CISI and EIMF have a long-lasting collaboration in organising training and development events and promoting opportunities that are of value to the CISI members as well as to securities, investment, wealth and financial planning professionals. The CISI has awarded the EIMF the “Authorised Training Provider” status, which allows EIMF to offer quality preparation courses for participants pursuing the CISI certificates, such as the CISI International Introduction to Securities and Investments.

In-house Training

For groups within the same organisation, this course may be customized to meet any specific needs and delivered in-house.