• Certificate in Ethical Artificial Intelligence (AI)

    If you’re in search of a jargon-busting course that not only delves into the core definitions and global developments in the field of AI but also explores its ethical dilemmas and what they mean for financial services, as well as the responses of regulators, this new certificate offers an outstanding overview.

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  • We can all learn from one another

    Our mentoring scheme now includes reverse mentoring, where more senior members learn from more junior members, because we believe knowledge-sharing trumps hierarchy.

    Gain new skills and perspectives

  • Welcome to the CISI Learning Platform

    We are excited to introduce our cutting-edge new Learning Platform, designed to revolutionise how CISI members access and consume our world-class CPD content.

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  • New mentoring platform for all CISI Members

    Join today and learn from, or support, other members in our professional community

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  • Professional Refresher

    Enhance the knowledge you have gained from attending CPD events using our elearning tool. Popular modules include:

    Greenwashing Anti-Money laundering Social and Emotional Intelligence
    Module1

    Greenwashing
    Module2

    Anti-Money laundering
    Module3

    Social and Emotional Intelligence
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  • Corporate Cyber Security

    Cyber attacks broke all records in terms of the numbers of cases reported in the last 12 months. It is estimated that a business is successfully hacked every 19 seconds and some risk analysts estimate that $2.9m is lost to cybercrime every minute globally. Understanding the risks and protecting your organisation from these threats is now essential for financial services practitioners.

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  • Show your credentials!

    Display your achievements as a CISI member and differentiate yourself from your peers

    Download your member badge

  • Bridging the vulnerability gap

    Read our special report on how the financial services sector is supporting customers in vulnerable circumstances.

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    • Your new MyCISI Member App

    Carry your knowledge around with you more easily


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  • Climate Risk Certificate

    The first joint qualification from the Chartered Body Alliance

    Designed to help finance and risk professionals globally in identifying and managing climate-related risks, to support the transition to a low-carbon world.

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  • Welcome to the CISI

    The Professional Body of Choice for the Financial Services Sector

    The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment is the leading professional body for securities, investment, wealth and financial planning professionals. The CISI has been dedicated to professionalism since it emerged from the London Stock Exchange in 1992.

    We encourage all of our members, and all who strive for the highest professional standards, to stand tall – proud of the values they hold and the work they do each day.

    The CISI in Switzerland

Welcome to the CISI

We are the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), the leading global professional body for financial services professionals.

We support practitioners, like you, in the local financial services sector in through our National Advisory Council (NAC) in Switzerland.

The council play a vital role in advising the Institute on national education, continuing professional development (CPD) requirements, events and membership to ensure they meet the needs of our local members and financial community.

The CISI has been dedicated to professionalism since we emerged from the London Stock Exchange in 1992. In October 2009, Her Majesty the Queen signed a Royal Charter formally awarding us our Chartered status, giving the CISI the same prestige as other Chartered professional bodies, such as accountants, lawyers, and bankers.

Candidates can book exams online and sit exams at our local computer-based test (CBT) centre in Zurich.


Written by practitioners
Globally portable
Remote learning

Recognition and employability
Instant results with computer based testing
Specialist knowledge

Recertifying with CISI membership for Certified Wealth Manager Advisor (CWMA) holders

The Swiss Association for Quality (SAQ) recognises 25 of CISI’s e-learning Professional Refreshers modules as official recertification measures for the Certified Wealth Management Advisor CWMA Programme. Each module is given a special code. Completing all 25 modules will allow you to meet the 24 hours required by the SAQ.

The CWMA certificate is valid for 3 years. The certificate holders need to continue their professional development and submit evidence that they completed 24 hours of recognised training (CISI e -learning modules the total time of which adds up to 24 hours).

The training must be completed during the three-year validity of the certificate. In the 24 hours, the candidates cover technical skills and code of conduct elements.

Please note that though you have 3 years to submit your CPD proof to the SAQ, the CISI give you access to the Professional Refreshers for 1 year unless you continue (renew) your membership.

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How can CISI membership benefit me?

myCISI

Becoming a member of the CISI demonstrates that you have made a personal commitment to high standards of competence and integrity.

We have a global community of over 47,000 members in more than 100 countries. Joining the CISI will give you access to this global community and allow you to enjoy the numerous CPD resources we have available, including the Professional Refresher module suite that will allow you to recertify with the SAQ for your CWMA qualification.


Apply for a CISI Membership

If you hold the Certified Wealth Management Adviser Qualification (CWMA), you can apply to join us at Associate Level, a higher grade of membership. Affiliate membership is also available with no requirements.

Complete the membership application form

Zurich CBT Test centre

 

 

To speak to the CISI's Swiss lead, please contact:

Kat Eletskikh
International Manager, Global Business Development
 07935352980
  kat.eletskikh@cisi.org

 

 

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