SII Global

SII recognises the demand for qualified and knowledgeable professionals to support international financial services and helps individuals and financial firms to attain and maintain high levels of competence, behaviour and integrity.

The Institute has ongoing international initiatives in a number of countries where it has established partnerships to share and promote the standards of professionalism, integrity and excellence for which it is known in the global financial services industry.

International Qualifications

SII offers a range of qualifications suitable for those working in financial services across all international markets. These range from providing an introduction to the financial services industry and the regulation which underpins it, to supporting individuals who want to build further on their professional competence.


SII has developed a number of qualifications that are tailored to those operating in international markets. Our carefully tailored international qualifications are transferable overseas and offer candidates the knowledge and understanding to obtain competence.

Risk in Financial Services

International Introduction to Investment Award

IT in Investment Operations (ITIO) Award

International Investment Administration Qualification (IAQ™)

  International Certificate in Investment Management (ICertIM)

International Certificate in Wealth Management (ICWME)

Islamic Finance Qualification (IFQ)

Sitting SII Exams Internationally

To provide greater flexibility to international candidates, SII's International Introduction to Investment Award, ITIO, IAQ™, IFQ, ICFA and Certificate qualifications are taken via Computer Based Testing (CBT). With a worldwide network of test centres available, SII ensures flexible scheduling, instant results and ease of completing the examination on screen.

Training & Studying

Many candidates study successfully by distance learning, using SII workbooks and online learning tools. To accommodate international candidates, SII offers PDF versions of workbooks with each examination booking.

As an alternative route to learning and to ensure that candidates have local access to high quality training and support, SII accredits training partners to offer teaching for its qualifications. With a range of Accredited Training Providers (ATPs) available around the world and with access to the wide range of SII Study Aids, candidates will receive extensive support in passing examinations.

International Membership

SII is a widely respected professional body for the securities and investment industry. It has more than 30,000 members worldwide, who enjoy the benefits of the SII community.

Becoming an SII member allows you to maintain and build competence and supports you in your career. This can be achieved through attending SII events, seminars, conferences and making use of a personalised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) scheme.

The Institute is developing international branches in certain regions to meet the needs of our growing numbers of international members.

International Presentations are available in the Membership area of the website (Members Only - accessible with an SII membership number and password).

Contact Us

For further details relating to international issues please contact:

+44 (0)20 7645 0680

international@siiglobal.org

Alternatively, you could contact SII's international offices in Dubai, Dublin, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore

 

SII International News

CHINA

SII presence in China: official opening of Shanghai office by City of London Lord Mayor
SII signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Shenzhen Financial Engineering School at Nankai University

INDIA

The ITIO was launched in Mumbai by the Lord Mayor of the City of London.
Leading Indian financial services CEOs join SII first India Regional Committee.

IRELAND

Major initiative launched for Ireland’s Investment Management Industry

EGYPT

The Egyptian Capital Market Authority (CMA), with support from the SII in London, plans to introduce a challenging new regime for individuals working in the Egyptian securities and investment industry.

SINGAPORE

SII launches global award in Singapore
SII Promotes Due Diligence in International Transactions for Global Banking - Singapore
SII is partnering with ACI Singapore to offer jointly the Operations Finance Preparatory Programme (OFPP) locally.

UAE

SII and the Dubai International Financial Exchange (DIFX) Academy will launch a new, jointly developed Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Rules and Regulations exam for the financial services industry in the region.



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