About the Qualification

This qualification is an important first step in developing the essential basic knowledge required for working in financial services. It provides a broad overview of the industry and could be your stepping stone to a career in financial services. You will learn about the types of banking and commonly used financial products, such as shares, bonds and insurance. It will provide you with an understanding of financial terminology and enable you to perform important basic calculations.

The Risk in Financial Services qualification is a comprehensive global introduction to the major risk areas in financial services. It provides a sound grounding in the principles of the risk management framework and corporate governance and risk oversight. It covers specific techniques used in identifying, reducing and managing operational risk, credit risk, market risk, investment risk, liquidity risk and model risk.

Combating Financial Crime has been developed by international specialists and focuses on how laws, regulations and best practice continue to evolve across the entire spectrum of associated activities. It covers the background and nature of financial crime, predicate offences, money laundering, terrorist financing, corruption, combating financial crime, bribery and the role of the private sector.

Growing prosperity is increasing the demand for private banking services, whilst the turmoil in the financial markets demonstrates the need for robust and focused solutions to help clients withstand market volatility and preserve their wealth. ICWIM covers the essentials of financial planning, private client asset management, fund management, advisory functions and investment analysis from a global perspective. You will learn about the range of assets and investment products available in the market and you will gain the knowledge to provide financial advice and find appropriate solutions to meet the investment, retirement and protection planning needs for your clients. ICWIM is suitable for individuals engaged in private client asset management and fund accounting.

The objective of the examination is to ensure candidates have a basic knowledge of the regulations and legislation underpinning the financial markets and the conduct of investment business in the United Arab Emirates.

The objective of the examination is to provide candidates with a basic introduction to the financial services industry with a focus on investments.

The IFQ is a global qualification which covers Islamic finance from both a technical and a Shariah perspective. Developed by industry experts, the qualification will equip you for success in this rapidly developing field. It provides an understanding of the influence of Shariah in a business context and prepares candidates to hold key positions in the Islamic finance and takaful (Islamic insurance) industries.