Exam Overview

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).

Target Audience

Passing the “Introduction to Securities and Investment” exam is required of all persons to be registered in all their job categories with the CMA except for the category (Compliance Officers and/or Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing), (Securities Brokers), (People to be registered under management activity) and (corporate finance specialists) starting from February 1, 2023.

Exam Profiles
International Introduction to Securities and Investment - Arabic
Exam Language

Arabic

Degree of Success

35 Degree

Exam Duration

60 Minutes

Exam Owner

CISI

Eductional Tutorial
International Introduction to Securities and Investment - (English)
Exam Language

English

Degree of Success

35 Degree

Exam Duration

60 Minutes

Exam Owner

CISI

Eductional Tutorial
Competencies and its Weights

Chapter 1: Introduction: The Financial Services Sector: 3%

Chapter 2: The Economic Environment: 3%

Chapter 3: Equities/Stocks: 9%

Chapter 4: Bonds: 7%

Chapter 5: Other Financial Assets: 5%

Chapter 6: Derivatives: 4%

Chapter 7: Investment funds: 6%

Chapter 8: Regulation and Ethics: 5%

Chapter 9: Other Financial Products: 5%

Chapter 10: Financial Advice: 3%

 

It is estimated that this workbook will require approximately (80) hours of study time.

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