Understanding all 12 DSI certifications

Certification in the financial sector

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 thework you do every day.

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Certification in the financial sector
Certified according to the requirements of the AFM and ESMA

ESMA registries

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.

ESMA Register

DSI Retail Investment Information Provider

ESMA Register

DSI Retail Investment Advisor Standard Products

ESMA Register

DSI Advising Retail Investment Advisor Custom Products

ESMA Register

DSI Institutional Investment Advisor

ESMA Register

DSI Advising Institutional Investment Advisor

ESMA Register

DSI Treasury Information Provider

ESMA Register

DSI Advising Treasury Advisor
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Depth in craft, strength in integrity

Specialist registries

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.

Specialists

Anti Money Laundering

Specialists

DSI Compliance Professional

Specialists

DSI Securities Trader

Specialists

DSI Investment Analyst

Specialists

DSI Register Integrity
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Here’s how to apply for your DSI certification

Applying for or changing a certification involves several steps. In this overview, we have outlined this process for you.

Do the Certification Guide 1.
Do the Certification Guide

DSI has developed a Certification Guide that allows you to quickly see which certification best suits your role through a few questions. At the end, you get the link directly to the most appropriate DSI register.

Start your application in MyDSI 2.
Start your application in MyDSI

You start your certification application in MijnDSI, the secure portal where you can apply for, view and change certifications. To apply, you will need at least the e-mail address of your contact person at he employer and any previous screening documents or relevant exam results.

Take the exams 3.
Take the exams

To be admitted to a DSI register you must, among other things, have successfully completed one or more exams. You complete these knowledge and/or skills exams at one of the DSI accredited trainers.

Go through the screening process 4.
Go through the screening process

A screening is an integral part of the certification process, both when you apply for a new certification and when you change your current certification. This screening is conducted by DISA.

Wait for your review 5.
Wait for your review

A certification application takes an average of 16 business days, depending on the screening at DISA and the documents you provide.

Check your registration in the Public Registry 6.
Check your registration in the Public Registry

If you meet all the requirements, we will register your certification in the DSI Public Register. By doing so, you demonstrate that you meet the requirements for integrity, knowledge and skills, and you will automatically receive your DSI certificate by mail.

DSI Certifications

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