A CMA mandated exam that is provided in cooperation with the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI). The Corporate Finance Technical Foundations (CME-5A) Certificate develops the essential foundation knowledge required to work in the corporate finance field. The syllabus explores corporate finance techniques and provides the examinee with an understanding of how corporate finance transactions are developed to meet client needs. Note: This certificate consists of two exams, and to obtain the CME certificate, you must pass both parts of the exam (A-B).

The CIRO Certificate is an international certificate for the investor relations profession. In the Middle East, the certificate is organized and delivered by the Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA), in partnership with the UK IR Society (UKIRS). The Certificate in Investor Relations is regarded as a valuable benchmark for those already in the profession and an essential prerequisite for those seeking to work in the investor relations sector. To do this, various parties have collaborated to ensure that the CIRO Certificate 2020 reflects the necessary contents of operating in the regulatory environment of the Kingdom. The parties include the following: Capital Market Authority (CMA), the financial regulator of the Saudi capital markets; Tadawul, The Saudi Stock Exchange; The Financial Academy (FA); Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA), an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the IR profession.

Compliance Foundations Professional Certificate aims to build the capabilities of new employees of compliance departments, and provide them with the basic knowledge and skills with a comprehensive view of the compliance activities and environment by addressing examples and practical situations in various financial subsectors.

The Financial Academy developed this exam in cooperation with Euromoney Learning and it has also been adapted with the Saudi market to raise the efficiency of human capabilities working in financial services activities, which include: banking and insurance activities in addition to investment activities. This certificate targets front-line employees and operations, risk and compliance staff.

A CMA mandated exam that is provided in cooperation with the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI). The Global Financial Compliance Certificate is one of the specialized certificates offered to those who are engaged in the field of compliance. It covers a number of compliance-related topics such as the international regulatory environment, the compliance function, managing the risk of financial crimes, ethics, integrity and fairness, governance, risk management and compliance. Note: This certificate consists of two exams, and to obtain the CME certificate, you must pass both parts of the exam (A-B).

A mandatory exam from Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul). This exam aims to improve the quality of disclosures according to the listing rules and related regulations and instructions for company announcements and investment fund advertisements and to achieve the best standards of transparency and raise the level of skills required for disclosure officials to achieve added value for issuers and investors.

A CMA mandated exam that is provided in cooperation with the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI). The International Certificate in Wealth and Investment Management includes financial planning foundations, Customer assets management from the privet sector, portfolios Management, consulting functions and investment analysis from a global perspective. It covers the assets and investment products available in the market as well as finding appropriate solutions to meet customer needs in the sectors of investment, retirement and protection planning needs. It is suitable for international candidates working in wealth management in the financial markets sector. Note: This certificate consists of two exams, and to obtain the CME certificate, you must pass both parts of the exam (A-B).

A CMA mandated exam that is provided in cooperation with the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI). The International Introduction to Securities and Investment Certificate is a foundational certificate offered by CISI to those who wish to work in the capital markets. It covers a number of related topics such as introduction to the financial services sector, the economic environment, assets and capital markets, investment funds, regulations and ethical principles as well as other financial products. Note: This certificate consists of two exams, and to obtain the CME certificate, you must pass both parts of the exam (A-B).

A CMA mandated exam that is provided in cooperation with the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI). This exam provides persons to be registered under the management’s activity (such as fund managers, investment portfolio managers, and investment analysts working in asset management and investment portfolio) with the knowledge of Capital Market Authority’s implementing regulations. It covers topics related to Investment Funds Regulations, Real Estates Funds Regulations and Market Conduct Regulations. Note: This certificate consists of two exams, and to obtain the CME certificate, you must pass both parts of the exam (A-B).