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CISI International Introduction to Securities & Investment (UAE)

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CISI International Introduction to Securities & Investment

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Module 1: Introduction: The Financial Services Sector 3 marks out of 50

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The role of financial services in the economy and the functions of various institutions.

• Role of financial markets and participants.
• Investment institutions and retail banks.
• Insurance companies and pension funds.
• Financial infrastructure and payment systems.

Module 2: The Economic Environment 4 marks out of 50

Macroeconomic factors and their impact on financial markets.

• GDP, inflation, and unemployment.
• Monetary policy and interest rates.
• Fiscal policy and government spending.
• Business cycles and international trade.

Module 3: Equities/Stocks 9 marks out of 50

Share ownership, corporate actions, and equity investment risks.

• Ordinary and preference shares.
• Dividends and capital gains.
• Rights issues and bonus issues.
• Stock market indices and valuation.

Module 4: Bonds 7 marks out of 50

Fixed income securities, government debt, and corporate bonds.

• Government bonds (Gilts/Treasuries).
• Corporate bonds and credit ratings.
• Yields, prices, and interest rate sensitivity.
• Redemption and coupon payments.

Module 5: Other Markets and Investments 5 marks out of 50

Cash, foreign exchange, property, and alternative investments.

• Cash deposits and money markets.
• Foreign exchange (FX) markets.
• Commercial and residential property.
• Commodities and alternative assets.

Module 6: Derivatives 4 marks out of 50

Introduction to hedging, speculation, and derivative instruments.

• Futures and forwards.
• Options: Calls and Puts.
• Swaps and their uses.
• Derivatives in risk management.

Module 7: Investment Funds 6 marks out of 50

Collective investment schemes and fund management.

• Unit Trusts and OEICs.
• Investment Trusts.
• Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs).
• Active vs. Passive management.

Module 8: Regulation and Ethics 5 marks out of 50

The regulatory framework, financial crime, and professional standards.

• The role of regulators (FCA/PRA).
• Anti-Money Laundering (AML) rules.
• Insider dealing and market abuse.
• Ethical behavior and codes of conduct.

Module 9: Other Financial Products 4 marks out of 50

Pensions, life assurance, and tax-efficient savings.

• Pensions: DB vs. DC schemes.
• Life assurance and protection.
• Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs).
• Retirement and estate planning basics.

Module 10: Financial Advice 3 marks out of 50

The process of providing professional financial advice.

• Fact-finding and client goals.
• Analyzing client needs and suitability.
• Making recommendations and implementation.
• Reviewing and monitoring the plan.

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The CISI International Introduction to Securities & Investment (IISI) is a Computer-Based Test of 50 multiple-choice questions in 1 hour. The pass mark is 70% (35 out of 50). Exams are available at Prometric test centres globally.

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Equities and Stocks

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In the context of financial markets, what distinguishes a primary market from a secondary market?

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Card 1 of 10The Financial Services Industry

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What is the primary function of the financial services sector?

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Key Examinable Areas10

Distinction between wholesale and retail sectors
Functions of Equity, Bond, FX, and Derivatives markets
Types of Commercial Lending (Lines of credit, Unsecured loans, Term loans)
Characteristics of Private and Digital/Crypto markets
Role of Investment Banks in M&A, finance raising, and proprietary trading
Key functions of Custodian banks (safekeeping, settlement, asset servicing)
Definition of a financial conglomerate by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS)
Concept of mutual societies and the demutualization process
Distinction between P2P lending and Crowdfunding forms
The role of Insurance Companies and Pension Funds as major market investors

Common Pitfalls to Avoid10

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Introduction

Financial Markets Overview

The financial services sector links organizations seeking capital with those with capital available to invest. The wholesale/professional sector includes Equity markets (trading shares on regulated exchanges with indices like S&P 500, FTSE 100), Bond markets (debt instruments for raising capital, influenced by interest rates and credit risk), Foreign Exchange (decentralized OTC trading of currencies for trade, speculation, and hedging), Derivatives (trading options, swaps, futures based on underlying assets like interest rates, mostly OTC but moving to exchanges), Insurance (management of personal/corporate risk, dominated by entities like Lloyd's and large reinsurers like Munich Re), Commercial Lending (business loans, term loans, unsecured loans, lines of…

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