CISI International Certificate in Wealth Management

A professional qualification for those working in wealth and investment management, offered by the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI).

The professional body that awards the International Certificate in Wealth and Investment Management.

A structured learning plan that outlines the knowledge and skills expected for the International Certificate in Wealth and Investment Management.

The specific topics covered in the International Certificate in Wealth and Investment Management examination.

A document containing questions designed to help candidates revise and consolidate their learning of different syllabus areas.

The legal principles and regulations relevant to the International Certificate in Wealth and Investment Management examination.

The official study material provided by the CISI for the International Certificate in Wealth and Investment Management.

The content and focus of the International Certificate in Wealth and Investment Management examination.

The ebook provides a range of tools to facilitate study for the qualification, including video clips, read aloud function, adjustable text size, highlighting, bookmarking, annotations, images, tables, animated graphs, links to relevant websites, and pop-up definitions.

The ebooks are designed to be accessible on multiple devices and allow users to adjust text size for comfortable reading.

The ebook provides video clips related to the syllabus topics.

The ebook allows users to highlight important information, bookmark specific pages, and add annotations to enhance studying and note-taking.

The ebook includes images, tables, and animated graphs to visually represent complex information.

The ebook offers links to relevant websites to provide additional resources and context.

The ebook features pop-up definitions to provide immediate clarification for unfamiliar terms.

The ebook's voice function allows users to listen to the content instead of reading it, providing an alternative learning approach.

A type of lending where individuals lend directly to other individuals or businesses, bypassing traditional banks.

Non-bank institutions that offer similar services to traditional banks but operate outside of banking regulations.

Financial institutions that primarily focus on providing advisory and financing services to companies, rather than handling deposits like commercial banks.

The process where a company issues shares or bonds to raise capital from public investors for the first time.

The buying of one company by another, often resulting in the merging of the two companies.

Services provided by investment banks that involve managing large investment portfolios for institutions like pension funds and asset managers.

Alternative investment funds that use sophisticated strategies to generate returns, often employing leverage and complex financial instruments.

The process of a company issuing new shares or bonds to raise additional capital from existing or new investors.

A financial service that aims to preserve and increase clients' wealth by offering various services like investment management, financial advice, banking products, and estate planning.

Specialized institutions or departments within larger entities that provide custody services for assets, managing their safekeeping and administration.

A financial professional who provides advice and strategies to individuals or families on managing their money, investments, and overall financial affairs.

Professionals who manage investment portfolios on behalf of clients, aiming to grow their wealth through investments in various asset classes.

Financial institutions that cater to high-net-worth individuals, offering specialized wealth management services, personalized banking products, and estate planning solutions.

Online platforms that offer investment management services, often utilizing technology for automated portfolio management, low fees, and easy access.

The practice of managing an individual's overall financial affairs and assets efficiently, often involving a combination of investment management, banking products, and estate planning.

Individuals with significant wealth, typically categorized as having over US$1 million in investable assets, who often seek specialized wealth management services.

The central bank for central banks; owned by 60 central banks worldwide and provides support to them in monetary and financial stability areas. It is known for developing international banking standards through Basel Agreements.

A set of international banking regulations developed by the BIS to promote financial stability by setting minimum capital adequacy requirements for banks.

The Basel Process is a framework for fostering global financial stability, initiated by the BIS. It brings together experts from different countries to discuss and create regulations.

A committee within the Basel Process responsible for developing international regulatory standards for banks, focusing on financial stability and resilience.

A committee within the Basel Process dedicated to analysing global financial market issues and systems. Its focus is to improve transparency, efficiency, and sustainability.

A committee within the Basel Process focused on establishing and promoting robust regulations for payment systems and market infrastructures like clearing and settlement. Its goal is to ensure smooth and safe functioning.

The outcome of the Basel Process is a set of globally agreed-upon guidelines or recommendations for financial regulations.

Guidelines set forth by the Basel Process do not directly replace national laws. Instead, they act as a framework for countries to implement their own regulations.

The Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering (FATF) is an inter-governmental body that sets international standards for combating money laundering and terrorist financing.

The FATF's main objectives are to develop and promote international standards for national anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing programs, assess how effectively member countries implement these standards, and identify emerging money laundering and terrorist financing trends.

The FATF has established four regional groups (Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) to gather information and help identify countries with inadequate anti-money laundering measures.

The FATF identifies countries that don't meet international anti-money laundering standards as 'non-cooperative countries and territories' and puts pressure on them to improve their systems.

The FATF collaborates with other international organizations to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.

The Wolfsberg Group is a private sector group of financial institutions that issue guidance on private banking, correspondent banking, and other activities related to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing.

The Wolfsberg Group's guidance helps financial institutions identify and manage risks associated with money laundering and terrorist financing.

UN sanctions and individual country sanctions can restrict access to financial services for individuals and organizations from certain countries.