Islamic finance education to get a boost
Global market for Islamic financial services is expected to reach $3trn this year
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Guide to financial services regulations in the UAE
Financial services is one of the top growth sectors for the UAE, second only to the oil & gas industry. The sector has made tremendous progress during the past decade with the set-up of the Dubai International Financial Centre as the first onshore financial free zone in the country, as well as other measures taken…
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Saudi university to deliver CISI qualifications
The partnership is designed to help fill the region’s need for a ‘high standard of professionalism’
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University of Derby to offer CISI qualifications
The programme will also feature a global online learning course alongside accredited courses
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CISI bolsters African training programme in Nigeria
Institute partners with the Nigerian Stock Exchange to provide securities and investment coaching
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CISI reaches fresh agreement in Africa’s largest economy
Deal with Nigerian bankers in fastest growing market for UK institute
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FCA told to engage more with professional bodies
A financial services alliance representing 200,000 global members is demanding the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) does more to support professionalism in the industry.
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PEOPLE MOVES: PSG Wealth, Vanguard, Martin Currie
Vanguard fills its newly created head of Italy position, Martin Currie sets out its succession plan involving a Blackrock alum and PSG Wealth grows its Johannesburg office.
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CISI launches first Africa office
The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (Cisi) has opened its first African office in Nairobi, Kenya.
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PEOPLE MOVES: Marlborough, CISI, State Street
Marlborough hires a head of business development from Brooks Macdonald, the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment appoints a board chairman, while a former Blackrock employee joins State Street to head ETF model portfolios.
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PEOPLE MOVES: Saga, Old Mutual and RWC Partners
Two Old Mutual big hitters said they would step down from the business, while RWC Partners boosted its European distribution presence with a hire from Daiwa, one of the largest brokerage and financial services groups in Japan.
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Pension pot size a mystery for most
Three quarters of UK workers do not know the value of their pension fund, while a fifth of consumers aged over 55 will not trust anyone when it comes to getting financial advice, according the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (Cisi).