Education & Training

CFA UK to launch new ESG qualification

Tue, 14/05/2019 - 10:22

CFA UK is to launch of a new qualification in ESG investing, which will be available to investment professionals later this year. »

PIMFA now offering SM&CR webinar sessions

Mon, 13/05/2019 - 10:16

PIMFA, a trade association for investment managers and financial advisers, is now offering free webinars and podcasts to members and non-members covering key topics and themes affecting the industry and firms. »

State Street Global Advisors launches new initiative to educate investors on potential benefits of ETF liquidity

Mon, 29/04/2019 - 16:47

State Street Global Advisors, the asset management business of State Street Corporation, has launched a new initiative aimed at educating investors about the importance of ETF liquidity. »

Equilibrium Asset Management launches new recruitment website

Fri, 12/04/2019 - 09:51

Equilibrium Asset Management has launched a dedicated website designed to attract, train and retain new talent. »

200th student qualifies through the Quilter Financial Adviser School

Thu, 28/03/2019 - 10:10

The Quilter Financial Adviser School (FAS) has now helped over 200 students achieve a Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (CeMap) or a Diploma for Financial Advisers (DipFA). »

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CISI partners with King Faisal University to offer financial services qualifications

Tue, 27/11/2018 - 19:20

The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), a professional body for securities, investments, wealth and financial planning professionals, has partnered with Saudi Arabia’s oldest national university; King Faisal University.    »

CISI and Nigerian Stock Exchange partnership provides training boost for Africa-based finance professionals

Wed, 14/11/2018 - 09:20

The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) has formed a new partnership with The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) to provide training for CISI’s qualifications in Nigeria, under the auspices of X-Academy, the knowledge platform of NSE. »

Intrinsic funds QFAS financial adviser training programme

Tue, 16/10/2018 - 09:15

As part of its commitment to building the next generation of financial advisers Intrinsic is funding an adviser training programme provided by Quilter Financial Adviser School (QFAS). »

Ibis Capital to launch education technology SPAC

Tue, 11/09/2018 - 12:36

Ibis Capital, profiled in AlphaQ, a specialist education technology alternative investment manager, is to launch the world’s first education technology special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC. »

Investment education is key says CAIA head

Mon, 02/07/2018 - 16:31

Founded in 2002, the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association (CAIA) has gone from strength to strength in the alternative investment education arena. William Kelly (pictured), CAIA CEO, joined in 2014 and declares that, while it's been an interesting run, the value proposition of alternatives is alive and well. »