We were delighted to be present at the TRANSCEND event recently held in Pune and organised by the Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM). The event was attended by universities, colleges and business schools from around the country. We organised a quiz with a 1,000 INR prize and CISI affiliate membership, which was shared between the winning team of three from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) Mumbai.

Ganesh Iyer, CISI Regional/Country Head said: “TRANSCEND is a vibrant, annual showcase of business and cultural events and we were delighted to be present at the event this year. It gave us the opportunity to meet some of India’s brightest graduates and post graduates, to introduce the CISI and to explain the choices available to them regarding a career in the global securities and investment industry.” 

BSE Institute Limited is the wholly owned subsidiary of the BSE Ltd. BIL inherits from BSE Ltd. the knowledge and insights into the capital markets industry, garnered over the past 138 years. BIL has the distinct advantage of being at the center of action — the financial hub of India, one of the worlds most rapid emerging markets. 

Christ University, a premier education institution, is an academic fraternity of individuals dedicated to the motto of excellence and service. It is the number one college in Bangalore in the commerce space and features in the top 10 colleges in India. The CISI UK are collaborating with Christ University to offer to its students on an elective basis Institute qualification including the Investment Operations Certificate (IOC) , level 3 Certificate in Investments and foundation Level programmes. We are extremely happy and proud of this association with an esteemed and ethical university like Christ. 

The CISI Integrity at Work seminar was recently presented at the Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education and at an event in Hyderabad, held in conjunction with the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI). 

Actress Debra Stephenson, star of TV’s Dead Ringers, created a good impression as she starred as guest speaker at a packed annual dinner of the CISI’s Guernsey branch. 

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The CISI is now eligible to issue Statement of Professional Standing (SPS) certificates to financial advisers in Guernsey. From 1 January 2016, and on an annual basis, Financial Advisers in Guernsey must hold a Statement of Professional Standing (SPS) from an Accredited Body.

To apply for a Guernsey SPS or find out any further information, please visit cisi.org/spsgsy.

If you are unsure whether you are eligible to apply for an SPS, or if you have any questions about the application process, please email rdr@cisi.org

The East Midlands & Lincoln branch held its dinner at Devonshire Place, Leicester, attracting 77 guests. For a second successive year, a collection took place at the dinner in aid of Rainbows children’s hospice in Loughborough, raising £1,157, including Gift Aid. Guest speaker was BBC business presenter Declan Curry, shown in the picture above right, who provided a humorous presentation on the economy.  

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As at end of May there were 294 registered members (of which 94 had Chartered status) in the region which is a slight increase on the preceding year.

During the year we held the Annual Dinner with a good attendance enjoying an evening with guest speaker Anthony Hilton in the delightful surroundings of Norwich Cathedral. Additionally CPD events during the year have covered topics of CPD/ Investment Trusts & ETFs/ Suitability.

As at the year-end we have a balance in the social account of £1,448.94

With no other candidates wishing to stand Martin Warren has agreed to stand as President for another year .We are delighted that another member has been elected to the committee and we welcome Mark Noble of Coutts & Co to the regional committee as of June 18th 2014. 

The CISI has two Accredited Training Partners in Cyprus.

European Institute of Management & Finance
3rd Floor, Acropoleos Ave 101, Stovolos, Nicosia 2012, Cyprus
+357 22 274470

The Cyprus International Institute of Management
21 Akademias Ave Aglandjia, Nicosia 2107, Cyprus
+357 77 772446

There were laughs galore at the annual dinner of the CISI’s Birmingham & West Midlands branch as comedian Steve Punt starred as guest speaker.

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We are looking for CISI members to help the Institute connect with schools and the wider community in London.

Some of the projects CISI branches are involved with:

• Teaching posts in Liverpool and Leeds
• Careers talks in schools in East Midlands and Lincoln
• Work experience placements in London
• Sponsoring learning manuals and exams in Jersey
• New apprentices at Rathbones Liverpool are blogging about their experiences as they complete a two year on-the-job training programme, including the CISI's IOC.

Ways you, or your firm, can lend a hand…

Visit a school - Inspire students with advice and insight from the industry, either through a presentation or through mentoring. The CISI can supply you with an engaging ‘get into finance’ presentation, or we’ll help develop your own, and, we’ll give you ‘get into finance’ resources to provide to the students. Alternatively, you may prefer to talk about personal finance. We have both a presentation and books on personal finance (#yourmoney).

Host a visit at your offices - Give students a taster of life in your organisation and help bring their course to life.

Work experience - Our Investing in Futures programme connects financial services firms with Year 12 and Year 13 students (age 16-18) studying CISI qualifications through work experience opportunities.
Would your firm be interested in becoming involved?

Financial sponsorship - Help schools to meet the cost of teaching or sponsor a student (learning manuals and exams) Or purchase copies of #yourmoney and donate to a school/college or local library

If you are interested in getting involved, please contact the CISI Educational Development team on:

+44 20 7645 0714
educationdevelopment@cisi.org

Aston University has signed an Agreement with the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) which recognises the University as a Centre of Excellence in the field of financial markets.

The Agreement allows the University to:

• Submit its Masters programmes to be considered for equivalence in respect of the CISI Diploma;
• To be accredited for the delivery of courses leading to CISI examinations and to use other CISI accredited training providers for selected papers if needed.

The Aston University MSc in Investment Risk and Finance graduates will be eligible for full Membership (MCSI) of CISI.

The partnership between a Chartered Institute and a higher education institution is seen as an excellent opportunity for students to bridge the gap between academia and the work place.

Ruth Martin, Managing Director of the CISI said: “We are delighted to be working with Aston University which clearly recognises that professional accreditation leading to full membership of a leading professional body, the CISI, can ensure students gain a competitive edge in the jobs market when combined with a high relevant Masters degree.”

Professor Jim Steeley, Professor of Finance at Aston University said: “We’re delighted to have received this status, after a rigorous assessment process. This partnership will allow our students to gain a professional qualification alongside their degrees, and drive stronger links between the University and businesses.”

Those looking for further information on this project should contact educationdevelopment@cisi.org. 

As a member of a Chartered professional body you will benefit from an enhanced status in the financial services industry globally.

You will become a part of an organisation which holds the respect of governments and firms around the world, and can communicate with the public on an authoritative and clear level.

Through the various grades of membership you can gain designatory letters. These, added to your CV, business cards or LinkedIn profile, indicate your knowledge of, and experience within, the financial services industry. You can also strive to become personally Chartered and achieve the pinnacle of professionalism. Chartered members of a Chartered body are highly regarded and qualified professionals, and are considered experts in their fields. 

Just champion! That was the annual dinner of the CISI’s West Country branch as it adopted an international rugby flavour

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