Who should take the SII Diploma?
The Diploma will be of value to those needing to gain an in depth theoretical and practical knowledge of the principal techniques and skills in their chosen discipline, so as to provide their customers with a professional level of service.
Candidates might wish to consider the following combinations of modules:
Private client advice:
Private Client Investment Advice and Management, and two of
Regulation and Compliance /
Interpretation of Financial Statements /
Fund Management
Fund management (institutional) - three from the following:
Fund Management,
Investment Analysis/
Interpretation of Financial Statements/
Bond and Fixed Interest Markets
Fund management (private client discretionary): any three of the following:
Private Client Investment Advice and Management/
Regulation and Compliance /
Fund Management /
Interpretation of Financial Statements/
Investment Analysis
Equity analysis: Interpretation of Financial Statements plus
Investment Analysis and
Fund Management /
Bond and Fixed Interest Markets
Corporate finance: Candidates will take the Corporate Finance paper offered by
ICAEW; in conjunction with the
Investment Analysis Diploma paper
Securities operations management: Global Operations Management,
Management Studies plus one other as appropriate.
Compliance:
Regulation and Compliance ,
Management Studies plus one other appropriate to the area of responsibility
Capital markets:
Bond and Fixed Interest Markets,
Financial Derivatives plus one other.
Benefits of the qualification:
Flexibility – the examinations are held twice yearly in London, at centres around the UK and internationally.
Choice - candidates choose modules relevant to their areas of specialism or interest.
Recognition - the qualification is recognised by leading employers as well as having regulatory recognition on the FSSC Appropriate Examination list.
Realism – the examinations cover both theory and its application in practice with all subjects overseen by a panel of experienced industry practitioners.
The Diploma is used by many leading firms and successful candidates are employed by global banks and asset management firms.
Who should take the Diploma?
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