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

View photos from the event here.