CISI Committees

Membership Committee

The CISI's Membership Committee is made up of senior figures in the financial services sector who meet regularly to support the development of the Institute's membership policies.

Key priorities:

  • To act as a 'brainstorming' group to assist in the formulation of future strategy and development
  • To help research the needs of members to ensure that the Institute provides them with 'value for money' services and benefits
  • To help formulate strategies that will recruit new members.

The Membership Committee also ratifies all applications for Members (MCSI by Experience), assesses those that are judged as borderline in terms of eligibility and assists in the assessment of the CPD records of CISI members randomly selected for auditing under the CISI CPD Scheme.

Committee members:

Christopher Clark, Chartered MCSI (Chair) RBC Brewin Dolphin
Judith Ullock, Chartered FCSI Redmayne Bentley LLP
Margaret Lindsay, Chartered FCSI Barclays Bank UK Plc
Niall Husbands, MCSI Indecision Limited
Neil Atkinson, Chartered FCSI Euroclear SA/NV
Harriet Griffin, Chartered MCSI Perspective Financial Group

Integrity & Ethics Committee

One of the Institute's foremost objectives is to promote the highest standards of trust, integrity and practical professional ethics amongst its members and throughout the securities and investment sectors.

The Committee directs and leads work in this area, and as part of this, it is responsible for the Institute's Code of Conduct.

Committee members:

Tracey Davidson, Chartered MCSI (Chair) Hampden & Co
Richard Bernstein, Chartered FCSI JM Finn Ltd
Lauren Branston Institute of Business Ethics
Rosalyn Breedy Breedy Henderson Limited
Emma Metcalf, Chartered MCSI Santander
Peter Grant, Chartered FCSI Waverton Investment Management
Kate Griffiths-Lambeth  
Robert Hughes-Penney, Chartered FCSI Rathbone Brothers Plc
Frank Moxon, Chartered FCSI(Hon) Worshipful Company of International Bankers
Eva Sheppard, Chartered FCSI Stonehage Fleming
Matt Toms, Chartered MCSI Allianz Global Investors
Nuala Walsh Mind Equity Consulting

International Committee

The International Committee meets quarterly to provide guidance and support in order to direct the Institute's international strategy and operations.

Commitee members are all experienced practitioners with strong international experience:

Neil Atkinson, Chartered FCSI (Chair) Managing Director, Global Client Executive - Euroclear
Sharon Constancon Chartered MCSI CEO of Genius Methods and of Valufin and Chairman of the SA Chamber of Commerce UK
Ononuju Irukwu Chartered MCSI Head of Private Banking at FBN Bank (UK)
David Kane FCSI (Hon) Bournemouth University, former Managing Director, J.P. Morgan
Fiona King MCSI Citibank Europe Plc UK Branch Head & Head of EMEA Safeguarding Assets & Reporting, Citigroup
David O’Reilly, Chartered MCSI Managing Director Wimbledon Park Capital
Ian Pledger ACSI Director, Regional Head of Global Network Management – Africa / Americas BNY Mellon
Ravikumar Puranam FCSI(Hon) Director, Vastu Housing Finance Corporation
James von Simson, Chartered FCSI Partner, Evelyn Partners
Jane Valls Adviser to CEO & Acting Head of Professional Development, GCC Board Director Institute
Jon Willis MCSI Global Head of DS and TA Operations, Securities Services Markets & Securities Services, HSBC

Publication Panels

The Review Editorial Panel

Tsitsi Mutiti, Chartered FCSI (Joint chairs) Charles Stanley
Nigel Sydenham, Chartered FCSI (Joint chairs) CCL Academy
Aneka Beneby MCSI Julius Baer
Emma Black, Chartered FCSI Cascade Cash Management
Neil Brown, Chartered FCSI Notewell Associates
Alan Burr, Chartered FCSI(Hon) Burr & Co
Kate Capocci, Chartered FCSI Meridiem Investment Management
Paul Groden, Chartered FCSI Open Page Learning
Amy Lazenby, Chartered FCSI Close Brothers
Julius Lipner MCSI Plutus Wealth
George Littlejohn MCSI CISI
Robert Lockie™ Chartered FCSI(Financial Planning) Bloomsbury Wealth
David Madgwick, Chartered MCSI Charles Stanley
Elizabeth Martine, Chartered FCSI Close Brothers
Tomas Owen-Jones Rathbone Investment Management
Helen Packard Financial Conduct Authority
Bernadine Reese, Chartered FCSI Protiviti
Damian Ryan ACSI Ryan & Partners
Prof Stephanie Shaelou University of Central Lancashire Cyprus

Examination Board

The CISI's Examination Board meets twice a year and its function is to advise on the direction of the Institute's qualifications strategy. Whilst the spring meeting focuses predominantly on strategy, the autumn meeting provides an opportunity to review qualification performance formally.

The Board's role is an integral part of the CISI's continued drive to maintain the relevance of its qualifications and embed transparency in its quality assurance processes.

Board members:

Debbie Clarke CF, Chartered MCSI (Chair) New Clarke Ventures Limited
Andrew Carter, Chartered MCSI Tilney Services Limited
Stephen Barclay, Chartered MCSI JP Morgan
Neal Franklin, Chartered FCSI Neal Franklin Compliance Consultancy
Lisa Gilmore ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
Paul Grainger, CFP Chartered FCSI Complyport Limited
Susannah Hammond , Chartered FCSI Theta Lake
Simon Hills UK Finance
Marcus Johnson, FCSI(Hon) Kirly Group Holdings Limited
Carol Knight TISA
William Macdonald, FCSI(Hon) Craigcrook Management Services
Graham Nicoll, Chartered FCSI Succession Wealth
Denis O’Connor FCSI
Shaun Robertson Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
Andrew Urquhart ICMA Centre
Graham Withers, Chartered FCSI Peregrine & Black

Disciplinary Committee

The Disciplinary Committee consists of:

Frank Moxon, Chartered FCSI(Hon) (Chair) Hoyt Moxon Ltd.
Charles Hoare Nairne, Chartered FCSI Messrs. C. Hoare & Co.
Judith Ullock, Chartered FCSI Redmayne Bentley
Sandy Hoyland, Chartered FCSI Hoyland Consulting
Gee Weng Sung, Chartered FCSI Investec Wealth & Investment Limited
Peter Grant, Chartered FCSI Waverton Investment Management
Tracy Vegro, OBE Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment

Audit And Risk Committee (Formerly Audit Committee)

Current members are:

Robert Hughes-Penney (Chair), Chartered FCSI Investment Director, Rathbone Group Plc
Nandika Buddhipala MCSI Chief Financial Officer, Commercial Bank of Ceylon
Petros Florides, Chartered FCSI Director, Global Governance (Europe, Middle East & Asia), World Vision International
Claire Perryman CAIA Chartered MCSI Managing Director, State Street Global Advisors

People & Remuneration Committee (Formerly the Nomination and Remuneration Committees)

Current members are:

Catherine McGuinness CBE (Chair)  
Claire Perryman, Chartered MCSI Managing Director, State Street Global Advisors
Michael Cole-Fontayn, MCSI  
Jane Valls Advisor and External Associate, GCC Board Directors Institute
Amyr Rocha Lima, CFP™ Chartered FCSI  
Peter Moores, Chartered FCSI Raymond James Investment Services Limited

National Advisory Councils

A National Advisory Council (NAC) is a group of experienced professionals who voluntarily represent and promote local CISI membership and professional standards within the financial services industry. Composed of experienced practitioners, the NAC supports continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities and networking events, ensuring members remain informed and connected. Acting as a bridge between CISI and the local community, the NAC enhances regional engagement, fosters professionalism, and strengthens trust in the industry it represents.

Current members are:

Bahrain Khalid Al Zayani, Al Zayani Investments
Cyprus Charles Charalambous, Chartered MCSI, Cyprowealth Advisory Services
Gibraltar Mary Boyd ACSI
Greater Bay Area of China Mathew Bate, Chartered FCSI, Private Capital
India P.H. Ravikumar FCSI(Hon), Vastu Housing Finance Corporation
Ireland Adele Spillane MCSI
Kenya Christopher Morris MCSI, Africa Advisory partners
Nigeria Ijeoma Onwu MCSI, Deloitte West Africa
Philippines Mark Abeleda, Chartered MCSI, HSBC
Singapore Dr Tristan Lim MCSI, Nanyang Polytechnic
Sri Lanka Nandika Buddhipala MCSI, Commercial Bank of Ceylon
United Arab Emirates Peter Smith, Dubai Financial Services Authority

Regional Presidents

CISI regions are led by dedicated Regional Presidents and committees, who serve as vital ambassadors, ensuring the organisation’s activities align with the unique needs of their regions while advancing professional standards. These branches provide support to local members through CPD, networking, and social events, fostering growth, connection, and trust within the financial services sector. They may also support financial education locally, working with schools and universities to equip students with critical financial skills and inspire the next generation of professionals. Through their leadership, these branches build thriving communities committed to excellence and professionalism.

Current members are:

Birmingham Thomas Perks, Chartered FCSI, Quilter Cheviot
Bristol and Bath Jamie Kirkpatrick, Chartered FCSI, Evelyn Partners
Cotswolds James Swaby, Chartered FCSI
East Anglia Kim Uzzell, Chartered FCSI, Mind and Money Coach
East Midlands and Lincoln Laura Ingram, Evelyn Partners
Essex David Madgwick, Chartered MCSI, Charles Stanley
Guernsey Daniel Ogier-Keltie ACSI, Senior Listings Analyst, TISE
Isle of Man Jamie Lang, Chartered FCSI, Investment Manager, Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management
Jersey Rhea Wright, Chartered FCSI, Quilter Cheviot
Lancashire & Cumbria Tomas Owen-Jones CFP™ Chartered FCSI (Financial Planning), Rathbones
Liverpool, Chester and North Wales
Manchester Matthew Lewis ACSI, Wealth Manager, Barclays Wealth Management
North East Emma Black, Chartered FCSI, Cascade Cash Management
Northern Home Counties Lien Luu CFP™ Chartered FCSI (Financial Planning), Coventry University Business School
Northern Ireland Robert Stevenson CFP™ Chartered FCSI (Financial Planning), SRG Financial Management
Scotland Jonathan Gibson CFP™ Chartered FCSI (Financial Planning), Wells Gibson & Shaid Moughal ACSI, ABRDN
South Coast Matthew Hull MCSI, O-IM
South East
Southern Jeremy Turrell, Chartered MCSI, TC Group
Thames Valley
Wales Stuart Hutchinson, Chartered FCSI, Brooks MacDonald Asset Management
West Country Matthew Seaborne Hall, Chartered FCSI – Investment Director, Rathbones
Yorkshire Rebecca Keating, Chartered MCSI, Link Asset Services

Young Professionals' Network Committee

Current members are:

Luke Hornsby (Chair), Chartered MCSI EY
Siobhan Baker ACSI Quilter
Andrew Dawson ACSI N26
Gladys Garcia ACSI Ruffer
Stephen Harris, Chartered FCSI Schroders Family Office Service
Ross Jefferies ACSI Panoramic Wealth Management
Teodoro Vargas Rondo ACSI MUFG Bank (GCIB)