Botswana

The CISI recognises the demand for qualified and knowledgeable practitioners to support those working in financial services and help individuals and firms to attain and maintain high standards of competence, behaviour and integrity. To this end we are working closely with our partners in Botswana to deliver training for CISI qualifications.

Candidates can sit exams in our test centre in Gaborone which is located at:

Prometric Test centre, Botho University, Botho Education Park, Gaborone, Botswana

For more information on the CISI's work in Africa, or for financial institutions wishing to discuss the range of qualifications available or training options please contact:

WAEMU

The CISI in Zimbabwe

We signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Securities & Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SECZ) with the objective to introduce an international certification for the capital markets sector of Zimbabwe.

With thanks to Adept Solutions and Prometric we now have a test centre in Zimbabwe.

Candidates can sit exams in our test centre in Harare which is located at:

Adept Solutions, 42 Palmer Road, Belvedere, Harare, Zimbabwe.

To book your exam please contact: cisi.zimbabwe@cisi.org.

Ghana

We are in the process of establishing relationships in Ghana with the regulatory authorities, business schools and financial services firms.

Candidates can sit our exams in our test centre in Accra:

Linear Assessment Services,
1st Floor,
Total House,
Liberia Road, Accra,
Ghana

To book an exam with the CISI or find out more about CISI membership, please email cisi.ghana@cisi.org or telephone +44 20 7645 0777.

For more information on the CISI's work in Ghana, please contact:

Abbie Cornish | International Executive
Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment
abbie.cornish@cisi.org
+44 20 7645 0728
www.cisi.org

Zambia

We signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in 2016. The CISI and SEC have partnered to develop a Regulatory Assessment for Zambia, which together with our International Introduction to Securities & Investment exam is recognised for licencing purposes.

We are delighted to have signed an agreement with the Capital Market Association of Zambia (CMAZ) to promote continuing professional development, ethics and professionalism in the Zambian capital market. Through the partnership members of the CMAZ will have access to CISI membership and benefits including eLearning opportunities, CISI TV and educational publications. The institutes will work together on events and other relevant activities for the local market.

We are also working closely with partners in Zambia to deliver training for CISI qualifications.

Candidates can sit exams in our test centre in Lusaka which is located at:

Securities and Exchange Commission, 9 Parliament Road, Lusaka, Zambia, 10101

For more information on the CISI's work in Africa, or for financial institutions wishing to discuss the range of qualifications available or training options please contact:

Lisa Elo | International Development
Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment
lisa.elo@cisi.org
Tel: +44 7714107143
www.cisi.org

Nigeria

The CISI is proud to have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigeria Capital Market Institute (NCMI), the training subsidiary of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Nigeria. This MoU focused on how CISI can support NCMI in introducing international standards and best practice in the examination of new capital markets operators.

We are equally delighted to have signed agreements with a number of prestigious Nigerian institutions, including:

• Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) read our press release here
• Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) read our press release here
• Compliance Institute of Nigeria (CIN)
• The Association of Investment Advisers & Portfolio Managers (IAPM) read our press release here
• Institute of Chartered Portfolio Management of Nigeria (PMI)

These agreements allow their members access to CISI membership and qualifications, with an additional focus on integrity and ethics. If you are a member of one of these institutes, please contact them to find out how you can access CISI membership, qualifications and the accompanying benefits.

We also count on the support of our first-class Accredited Training Partners (ATPs), who provide training support and advise to candidates studying for CISI exams in Nigeria. Our ATPs in Nigeria are:

• Kedari Capital
• X-Academy

In 2019, CISI signed partnerships with two prestigious Nigerian universities to offer CISI qualifications to their students, ensuring that they graduate with a recognised global professional qualification, boosting employment opportunities. These universities are:

• Covenant University
• Elizade University

CISI in Nigeria is grateful for the support by our prestigious National Advisory Council (NAC).

Click here to view the members of our Nigeria National Advisory Council .



CISI examinations are available to be sat in Lagos. Our computer based exams can be sat at:



NCWS House
14 Ahmed Onibudo Street,
Victoria Island,
Lagos,
Nigeria

To book an examination with the CISI in Nigeria or find out more about the membership opportunities available, please email cisi.nigeria@cisi.org or telephone +234 815 074 0720 or +234 802 339 0700.

For more information on the CISI's work in Nigeria, please contact:

Helena Wilson Chartered MCSI | Assistant Director – Global Business Development
Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment
Helena.Wilson@cisi.org
Mobile: +44 7810 157 640
20 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BY
www.cisi.org

 

Morocco

In Morocco, we have a strategic partnership with Casablanca Finance City Authority (CFCA) since November 2013 to raise professional standards in the country. The partnership is working with the Autorité Marocaine du Marché des Capitaux (AMMC - Capital Markets Regulator to secure recognition for international qualifications.

In addition, we have recently signed an Accredited Training Partner, the Centre International de Formation de la Profession Bancaire (CIFPB – International Banking Training Centre) who will promote our Islamic Finance Qualification (IFQ) to the banking sector.

We also have a strong link with the Casablanca Stock Exchange. The CEO Karim Hajji is also deputy Chairman of ASEA and they recognised CISI qualifications as a benchmark requirement. The Exchange also has a strong interest in the education sector and has ten partner universities where they actively work with their finance departments. Here they promote the CISI’s entry-level qualification Fundamentals of Financial Services.

For more information on the CISI's work in Morocco, please contact:

Helena Wilson Chartered MCSI | Assistant Director, Global Business Development
Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment
helena.wilson@cisi.org
Tel: +44 20 7645 0687
Mobile: +44 7799 710 178
20 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BY
www.cisi.org

Tunis

In recent years the Tunisian government has been developing a global training programme focusing on a number of sectors including financial services which was identified as needing a “step change” to move forwards and become more in line with international standards. To service this need, the regulator, the Conseil du Marché Financier (CMF) undertook a survey of global training opportunities, looking at regulation across different markets, which identified training (exams) and seminars as a top priority. A “carte professionnelle “(licence to practise) is required from the Tunisian Brokerage Houses Association (Association des intermédiaires en Bourse, AIB) to work in the primary area including order placement, portfolio management, wealth management and audit and control. The Institut de Formation de la Bourse de Tunis, IFBT, the training centre of the AIB has included the CISI’s International Introduction to Securities and Investment, Corporate Finance Technical Foundations and International Certificate in Wealth and Investment Management aiming to support practitioners and open up access to the financial services sector. The CISI’s International Introduction to Securities & Investment qualification, and Islamic Finance Qualification are also widely taken in Tunis.

For more information on the CISI's work in Tunis, please contact:

Praneet Shivaprasad | Senior International Manager
Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment
praneet.shivaprasad@cisi.org
Tel: +44 20 7645 0639
Mobile: +44 7810 157 640
20 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BY
www.cisi.org

Egypt

In Egypt, we have an agreement with the Financial Services Institute (FSI) who are promoting CISI qualifications as the benchmark in their sector. The FSI is the training arm of the Egyptian Financial Supervisory Authority (EFSA) which is the regulator for the Egyptian capital markets. The CISI and FSI have agreed to collaborate to promote a qualifications framework to the Egyptian market and EFSA is seeking to adopt a formal certification process for certain roles/functions within the capital market.

For more information on the CISI's work in Egypt, please contact:

Hesham Hamouda Chartered MCSI | Senior Client Relationship Manager-Middle East
Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment
hesham.hamouda@cisi.org
Tel: 00971 (0) 4 290 0872
Mobile: 00971 (0) 56 670 1722
Securities & Commodities Authority (SCA) Bldg.
Umm Ramool
P.O. Box 215104, Dubai
www.cisi.org

Kenya

In Kenya we signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) in 2014 and CISI exams and CPD are now mandated as part of the Kenya Capital Markets Programme for Certification and Licensing.

We are delighted to have signed agreements with a number of prestigious Kenyan institutions, including the Institute of Certified Investment and Financial Analysts (ICIFA) , the Kenya Institute of Bankers (KIB) and Kenya School of Monetary Studies (KSMS).

Through our agreement with the African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA), we have developed a close relationship with the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE).

As part an initiative of the Chartered Body Alliance we have partnered with the College of Insurance to offer training for the Chartered Institute of Insurance’s certification Award in Bancassurance which is delivered in partnership with the CISI.

Candidates can sit exams in our test centre in Nairobi which is located at:

Computer Pride Limited, JKUAT Towers, 1st Floor, Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya

For more information on the CISI's work in Kenya, please contact:

Kimacia Gitau ACSI
East Africa Region Representative
kimacia.gitau@cisi.org
Mobile: +254 711 400 994
www.cisi.org

Tanzania

In Tanzania, we signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Capital Market and Securities Authority (CMSA), in 2014. The CISI and CMSA have partnered to develop a Regulatory Assessment for Tanzania. The CMSA require practitioners to achieve our International Introduction to Securities & Investment, Securities (Capital Markets Programme), and the Tanzania Regulatory Assessment prior to being issued a license to practice.

CISI are also delighted to have signed an agreement with the Tanzania Institute of Bankers with the aim of advancing professional standards in the Tanzanian banking sector by offering CISI Wealth Management, Operations and Risk & Compliance exams.

For more information on the CISI's work in Tanzania, please contact:

Kimacia Gitau ACSI
East Africa Region Representative
kimacia.gitau@cisi.org
Mobile: +254 711 400 994
www.cisi.org

Uganda

In Uganda we signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) in September 2015. CISI exams are now mandated as part of the Uganda Capital Markets Programme for Certification and Licensing.

We have signed agreements with a number of prestigious Ugandan institutions, including the Uganda Institute of Banking & Financial Services (UIBFS) and MAT Abacus Business School.

As part an initiative of the Chartered Body Alliance we have partnered with the Insurance Training College to offer training for the Chartered Institute of InsuranceUnde’s certification Award in Bancassurance which is delivered in partnership with the CISI.


Candidates can sit exams in our test centre in Kampala which is located at:

ISBAT, Plot 11A, Rotary Avenue, Lugogo Bypass, Kampala, Uganda, 6087

For more information on the CISI's work in Uganda, please contact:

Kimacia Gitau ACSI
East Africa Region Representative
kimacia.gitau@cisi.org
Mobile: +254 711 400 994
www.cisi.org

Rwanda

We signed an Memorandum of Understanding with the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) in  September 2016. The CISI and CMA have partnered to develop a Regulatory Assessment for Rwanda. The CMA require practitioners to achieve our International Introduction to Securities & Investment, and the Rwanda Regulatory Assessment.

Candidates can sit exams in our test centre in Kigali which is located at:

University of Rwanda, Mburabuturo Kk 737, Street-Gikondo, Kigali, Rwanda , P.O.Box 4285

For more information on the CISI's work in Rwanda, please contact:

Kimacia Gitau ACSI
East Africa Region Representative
kimacia.gitau@cisi.org
Mobile: +254 711 400 994
www.cisi.org

Mauritius

In Mauritius we have accreditation from the Mauritius Qualifications Authority and have a National Advisory Council and an active Accredited Training Partner.

For more information on the CISI's work in Mauritius, please contact:

Lisa Elo | Senior International Manager
Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment
lisa.elo@cisi.org
Mobile: +44 771 410 7143
www.cisi.org

Zambia

CISI’s partnership with the Securities and Exchange Commission

In 2016, the CISI signed an MOU with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to promote benchmark qualifications in the capital markets sector.

The CISI and SEC have partnered to produce a Regulatory Assessment for Zambia. The SEC require practitioners to achieve our International Introduction to Securities & Investment and the Zambia Regulatory Assessment before being licenced to practice in the market.

Training for CISI qualifications in Zambia

The CISI accredits external partners to deliver training for candidates preparing to sit exams. Candidates can also choose to self-study for CISI qualifications using CISI workbooks and elearning.

In 2017, Zambia College of Pensions & Insurance Trust (ZCPIT) became an Accredited Training Partner with the CISI and are accredited to train for the following qualifications:

• International Introduction to Securities & Investment
• Award in Bancassurance (in partnership with the Chartered Insurance Institute)
• Certificate in Wealth and Investment Management
• Global Securities
• Global Financial Compliance
• Risk in Financial Services
• Zambia Regulatory Assessment

Contact ZCPIT on mwiingamabeta@gmail.com or +260977245973.

Further information For more information on the CISI's work in Africa, or for financial institutions wishing to discuss the range of qualifications available or training options please contact:

Lisa Elo | International Development
Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment
lisa.elo@cisi.org
Tel: +44 20 7645 0765
20 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BY
www.cisi.org

 

The CISI in South Africa

The CISI is a global professional body representing members who are financial market professionals in South Africa.
CISI collaborates closely with South African domestic partners.

The value of our global footprint and accessibility, has seen over 1,000 candidates successfully having sat CISI exams in South Africa, and the designated CISI membership continues to grow.

CISI CPD Recognition in South Africa
If you are a qualified CISI member (ACSI membership grade or higher) any CPD activities that you have completed, qualify as “extended CPD activities” (as defined in FSCA FAIS Notice 35 of 2019, and comply with section 32(1)(c) of the Fit and Proper Requirements). These CPD activities can now be included to assist you meeting your annual “FAIS CPD” requirements.

CISI qualifications Recognition in South Africa
South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) recognise UK Ofqual-registered qualifications. Individual CISI qualification holders in South Africa need to apply directly with SAQA for their CISI Ofqual-registered qualifications to be evaluated in order to obtain a SAQA ID number and a certificate of evaluation of a foreign professional body qualification required by the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS).

CISI Academic Partner in South Africa

The CISI is delighted to collaborate with the Department of Finance and Investment Management of the University of Johannesburg. This special relationship aims to promote the common interest in advancing education with a special focus on financial services. The following CISI international vocational qualifications are built into programs at the University of Johannesburg:

Diploma in Financial Services Operations:

• Fundamentals of Financial Services
• International Introduction to Securities & Investment
• Global Securities Operations
• Global Financial Compliance
• Risk in Financial Services

CISI Partnership with South African Institute of Stockbrokers (SAIS)

In partnership with domestic bodies, CISI also offers regulatory accepted CPD in South Africa through SAIS.

CISI aims to assist financial market professionals to meet both their career aspirations and regulatory obligations through training that is globally recognised and portable, as well as fit for purpose in South Africa specifically.

For more information on the CISI's work in South Africa, or for financial institutions wishing to discuss the range of qualifications available or training options please contact:
Abbie Cornish | International Executive
Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment
abbie.cornish@cisi.org
+44 20 7645 0728
www.cisi.org