As a professional in the financial sector, you can certify with DSI. On this page you can read how the 12 DSI registries are structured and find out which certification suits the work you do every day.
Professionals in the DSI ESMA registers comply with the ESMA guidelines and thus with the legal requirements of the AFM. Through certification and the Continuing Professional Education program, DSI ensures that everyone who informs or advises clients on financial instruments has up-to-date knowledge and a high level of professional competence.
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The DSI Specialist Registers recognize professionals with in-depth expertise in areas such as integrity, compliance, AML, investment analysis or securities trading. Through certification and, for some registrations, the Continuing Professional Education program, you demonstrate that you have current knowledge, act professionally and contribute to an honest and reliable financial sector.
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:
More information on applying for certification can be found at the link below.
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Yes, you can be listed on multiple DSI registries, provided you meet the job profiles and entry requirements for each register. Each register focuses on specific roles within the financial and investment industry and helps you demonstrate that you meet the requirements for integrity and competence as a financial professional.
An overview of all DSI registries and their terms and conditions can be found via the link below this FAQ.
Yes, self-employed professionals can also certify with DSI. This applies to ZZP’ers, temporary workers, secondees, franchisees or employees of an organization covered by the AFM license of a DSI participant.
For freelancers, there is a special page with all the information about the certification process so you can demonstrate that you maintain integrity and professionalism as a financial professional in the financial and investment sector.
Want to know how to become DSI-certified as a self-employed person? Check out the information at the link below this FAQ.
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.
Knowledge Exam
To be certified for a specific registry, a candidate must have successfully completed a knowledge exam at one of the accredited training institutions. The exams and requirements vary by registry.
Testing of Skills
Professionals must meet the professional competence requirements as stated in MiFID II and the ESMA guidelines for certification in one of the ESMA registers. Part of this includes the skills test. Through the examination, professionals demonstrate that they have the necessary skills to start and continue to work professionally.
DSI Integrity Program
A professional must have successfully completed the DSI Integrity Program. This program consists of an E-learning from the Netherlands Compliance Institute and, in the case of some registers, attending an additional workshop.
Work Experience
A certified has spent a substantial portion of his/her time in the past five years for 12 months (on a full-time basis) on work related to the registry, either in the current position or in previous positions.
Continuing Professional Education
Every certified is required to complete the Continuing Professional Education program annually. This allows certified individuals to keep their knowledge and skills up-to-date. These courses are taken at one of an accredited training institute.
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.
DSI voert uitsluitend accreditatie van examens uit, de overige zaken rond examens worden opgepakt door de opleiders. De wijze waarop u zich voorbereidt op deze examens staat u vrij. Informeer bij uw werkgever en/of opleidingsinstituten welke opleidingsmogelijkheden er zijn.
