Certificate in International Advanced Wealth Management

Level 4 Certificate in International Advanced Wealth Management

ESMA/MiFID II compliant

Why study the Certificate in International Advanced Wealth Management?

The Certificate in International Advanced Wealth Management is a higher-level qualification for experienced wealth managers and investment advisers looking to develop and consolidate their experience at a demonstrable level of professionalism, or those aspiring to become a Chartered Wealth Manager.

Is the Certificate in International Advanced Wealth Management right for me?

The Certificate in International Advanced Wealth Management is suitable for experienced practitioners working in private banking and wealth management roles outside the UK, who are looking to develop and consolidate their experience at a higher-level, and/or those looking to become a Chartered Wealth Manager by achieving our Level 7 Diploma in Wealth Management.

New entrants to financial services may want to consider our Level 3 International Certificate in Wealth & Investment Management.

Key features:

  • Focuses on key principles and best practice of wealth management by exploring global markets.
  • Client-focused – demonstrate competence when advising to meet clients’ needs.
  • Flexible examination – the qualification is examined by computer-based testing, providing you with the flexibility to sit the exam all year.
  • Free CISI Student membership – become associated with a leading Chartered professional body and enjoy some of the first-class membership benefits available to full CISI members during your study.
  • Eligibility for Associate membership – achieving this qualification will make you eligible to join the CISI at an Associate level, allowing you to use the designatory letters ACSI after your name.
  • Satisfies the requirements for ESMA/MiFID II – what does this mean?
  • Recognised by the FCA – the Certificate in International Advanced Wealth Management features on the Financial Conduct Authority’s Appropriate Qualification tables for regulated activities 2 and 12 provided it is accompanied by appropriate examinations in Regulation and Ethics, Investment Principles and Risk and Personal Taxation.

Qualification Factsheet

 

Qualification Structure

The Certificate in International Advanced Wealth Management is achieved by passing the 2 units listed below.

After achieving the Certificate in International Advanced Wealth Management, you may consider taking a regulatory paper to further your knowledge of local regulations. This local regulatory paper, combined with your Level 4 Certificate in International Advanced Wealth Management, will give you the Diploma in International Advanced Wealth Management. Find out more about the Diploma.

The Certificate in International Advanced Wealth Management is regulated by Ofqual (on its Regulated Qualifications Framework) as the CISI Level 4 Certificate in International Advanced Wealth Management. On the European Qualifications Framework, this equates to a level 5 qualification.

Total Qualification Time:
284 hours

The total qualification time (TQT) for this qualification is 284 hours. TQT is an estimate of the number of hours that a typical candidate might reasonably spend in achieving the qualification. This will vary depending on your previous experience, and includes any formal study as well as self-study and assessment time.
Economics and Markets for Wealth Management
English
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Mandarin
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Wealth Management Practice
English
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Mandarin
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Certificate in International Advanced Wealth Management

 

 

Exam Details

Exam Availability

Pass Mark / Pass Rate

The current pass rate for this exam is and the pass mark is . The exam grades are as follows:

Regulated Qualifications Framework

credits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework are awarded upon successfully passing this exam

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Study support

We aim to ensure you perform to the very best of your ability in any CISI examination you undertake. Whether you choose to follow a self-study route or use an Accredited Training Partner, we have many resources that will help you prepare for your exam.

Self-study

You can choose to self-study to prepare for your exam using the workbook/ebook (which must be purchased when booking an exam) and any relevant CISI elearning you may have purchased separately, such as Revision Express – an online study tool designed to be used alongside CISI workbooks to prepare you for your exam.

Once you have booked your exam, you can access My Study, which will contain extra material on your exam to help you prepare.

Can I rely on the workbook alone? Find out about My Study

Accredited Training Partners

You can choose to complete formal training for our exams with a CISI Accredited Training Partner (ATP).

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Post Qualification Opportunities

Membership

Achieving the Certificate in International Advanced Wealth Management qualification will make you eligible to join the CISI as an Associate member, allowing you to use the designatory letters ACSI after your name. You will also enjoy the first-class membership benefits and receive the enhanced recognition of being a member of a leading professional body.

Higher Level Qualifications

After completing the qualification you may consider taking a regulatory paper, which once complete, will give you the Diploma in International Advanced Wealth Management. You may also consider our highest level wealth management qualification, the Chartered Wealth Manager Qualification

+ Ofqual regulated qualification