About ACIIA
Established in 2000, ACIIA is the international umbrella organisation for national and regional associations of investment professionals representing over 60,000 portfolio managers, analysts, investment advisers, asset managers and fund managers etc worldwide. Its role is to provide a flexible, internationally recognised qualification - Certified International Investment Analyst CIIA - which examines candidates at a high standard and in a practical fashion in the global and local topic areas that are necessary to pursue a career in the investment profession. In doing so, it strives to:
- Encourage and provide a forum for the creation and interchange of ideas and information in the finance and investment field
- Support and promote the interests of the investment community
- Promote ethical behaviour in the industry.
Since its inauguration, ACIIA membership has grown to thirty seven associations worldwide. The members are spread throughout Asia, Europe, Central and South America, the Middle East and Africa and encompass a wide variety of languages, cultures and business customs.
CIIA recognition by FSP
In July 2007 the CIIA designation gained recognition from the Financial Skills Partnership in the United Kingdom as a Key 2 qualification. The ACIIA now has awarding body status and the CIIA qualification will be included on the appropriate examinations list for seven relevant activities that are regulated by the FSA (Financial Services Authority) in the UK.
The CIIA designation can be found in the examinations list by entering CIIA into the search table at the bottom of the page.
Successful candidates from the CIIA designation will need to take a UK specific examination such as those offered by The Securities and Investments Institute and The UKSIP for full recognition. Details of these examinations can be found on the FSP website.
In the US the CIIA holders are recognised by PRMIA (Professional Risk Managers' International Association) as the equivalent of passing the first two required exams. LOMA, also headquartered in the US recognises the CIIA designation for Professional Achievement Credits (PACs) in its Fellow, Financial Services Institute (FFSI) Programme.
Further information can be found at CIIA recognition by FSP or by contacting us.
Brochure
Download the ACIIA Brochure here.