CISI International Introduction to Securities & Investment -

About Course

Build a strong foundation in global financial markets, securities, investment products, and industry regulation with the CISI International Introduction to Securities & Investment (IISI) course. This comprehensive programme is designed for aspiring finance professionals, investment advisers, wealth managers, and individuals seeking to enter the financial services industry.

The course covers the structure of financial markets, equity and bond investments, derivatives, collective investment schemes, risk management principles, ethics, and regulatory frameworks. Students gain access to structured study notes, revision materials, practice questions, mock examinations, and exam-focused resources designed to support successful CISI exam preparation.

Whether you are beginning your financial services career or strengthening your professional knowledge, this course provides the essential understanding required to navigate today’s investment environment confidently.

Understand the role and function of global financial markets.
Identify key financial instruments including equities, bonds and derivatives.
Explain investment risk and return principles.
Understand collective investment schemes and portfolio management concepts.
Apply ethical and regulatory standards within financial services.
Prepare effectively for the CISI IISI examination.
Develop confidence through practice questions and mock examinations.

Course Content

FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY
This module introduces the structure and purpose of financial markets, examining how capital flows between investors and businesses. Learners will explore the roles of market participants, understand the difference between primary and secondary markets, and gain insight into how financial markets facilitate economic growth and investment activity.

Core Functions
Financial Market
Key Sector Participants
Distribution Channels
Environmental, Social, & Governance – ESG

The Economic Environment

EQUITIES

Definition & Features of Equity
Shareholder Rights & Liquidation Payouts
Share Capital & Valuation Metrics
Types of Shares
Corporate Actions & Share Adjustments
Primary vs. Secondary Stock Markets
Trading Architecture
Transaction Costs & Settlement Mechanics
Cross-Border Trading
The Dividend Payment Timeline
Portfolio Investment Styles
Systematic vs. Unsystematic Portfolio Risk
Fundamental Market Theories
Corporate Governance & Voting Mechanics
🧮 TOPIC-SPECIFIC MATH FORMULAS

BONDS

Derivatives

Collective Investment Schemes

Regulation and Market Integrity

Final Mock Exam Quiz

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About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Core Functions

Financial Market

Key Sector Participants

Distribution Channels

Environmental, Social, & Governance – ESG

The Economic Environment

Core Economic Systems

Economic Stabilization Policies

Central Bank Roles & Core Exceptions

Economic Indicators & Output Metrics

Data Revisions, International Trade & Currency Impacts

EQUITIES

Definition & Features of Equity

Shareholder Rights & Liquidation Payouts

Share Capital & Valuation Metrics

Types of Shares

Corporate Actions & Share Adjustments

Primary vs. Secondary Stock Markets

Trading Architecture

Transaction Costs & Settlement Mechanics

Cross-Border Trading

The Dividend Payment Timeline

Portfolio Investment Styles

Systematic vs. Unsystematic Portfolio Risk

Fundamental Market Theories

Corporate Governance & Voting Mechanics

🧮 TOPIC-SPECIFIC MATH FORMULAS

BONDS

Bond Fundamentals & Sovereign Debt (UK & US)

Corporate Debt, Securitisation & Specialised Structures

Secondary Market Pricing, Settlement & Accrued Interest

International Bonds & Yield Curve Dynamics

Yield Calculations, Duration Sensitivity & Portfolio Options

Risk Management, Regulation, Taxation & Legalities

Derivatives

Derivative Core Fundamentals

Market Structures — ETD vs. OTC

Forwards and Futures Mechanics

Options Mechanics & Rights

Swaps and Corporate Risk Management

Collective Investment Schemes

What is Collective Investing?

Active vs. Passive Management

Open-Ended Funds (AUTs & OEICs)

Closed-Ended Funds (Investment Trusts)

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)

Liquidity Safeguards

Regulation and Market Integrity

Regulatory Framework & Individual Accountability

FCA Client Classification

Market Abuse and Insider Dealing

Financial Crime, EMIR, & CASS Rules

Suitability, Best Execution, & Communications

Systems, Governance, & Dispute Resolution

Final Mock Exam Quiz

Final Mock Exam Quiz

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