For a financial sector with integrity and expertise

Applying for or changing a certification involves several steps. A screening is a standard part of the certification procedure at DSI. This applies both when applying for a new certification and when changing your current certification. Before starting to apply for certification in one of DSI’s registers, the professional must start a certification application in MyDSI.

When applying for certification, a professional needs the following documents:

• E-mail address contact person current/future employer
• Optional: screening document previous screening by DSI, DISA, DNB and/or AFM
• Optional: exam results that apply to certification

More information on applying for certification can be found at the link below.

The current list of DSI participants can be found on the DSI website.

All DSI (candidate) certified professionals are subject to DSI Disciplinary Law. By certification they agree to the DSI Code of Conduct and the supervision of Disciplinary Law. This applies to professionals who act, advise or inform on investments, as well as to compliance and AML professionals at a DSI participating employer.

Independent contractors are also covered by disciplinary law, provided they are DSI-certified and work for at least one DSI member.

MyDSI is DSI’s online platform for financial professionals in the financial and investment sector. Here you manage your data, track the status of your DSI certification and keep your Continuing Professional Education-activities. The platform thus supports your demonstrable professional competence, compliance and professional integrity.

Don’t have an account yet? Then you can easily register via the ‘I don’t have an account yet’ option on the MyDSI page. After your registration you will get access to your personal environment within the DSI-register.

Want to create an account right away or read more about using MyDSI? Then go to the page using the link below this FAQ.

You want to change your certification because, for example, you have changed positions or are going to work for another employer. Through the Change Certification page you will find all information about changing your certification or applying for additional certification.

Various requirements apply for admitting professionals to a registry and maintaining certification. These requirements range from admission requirements to mandatory attendance at a Continuing Professional Education program. Below is an overview of the various requirements.

DSI certification is not a legal requirement. There is no legal obligation for financial professionals or organizations in the financial sector to be affiliated or certified with DSI.

In practice, DSI does set the leading standard within the investment and financial sector. Many financial companies affiliated with DSI make certification mandatory for their financial professionals. In this way they guarantee the professional competence and integrity of employees who work with or advise on investments.

DSI was established on the initiative of the industry itself to give substance to self-regulation. In addition, DSI has a covenant with the Financial Markets Authority (AFM). Financial companies are required by law to ensure business integrity. DSI supports this by promoting and monitoring the expertise and integrity of professionals in the financial sector.

Want to know what a DSI certification means specifically for you or your organization? Then read on via the link below this FAQ

A DSI certification demonstrates objectively that you value integrity and professionalism and invest in them, for clients, employers and regulators. As a DSI-certified professional, you comply with the mandatory European ESMA guidelines and are included in the DSI Public Register, which is accessible to everyone. Thus, certification acts as a valuable calling card and the industry recognizes your expertise.