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Understand how securities transactions are processed and investments are administered with the CISI Global Securities Operations Course in Dubai. Explore custody, clearing, settlement, corporate actions, taxation and operational risk while preparing for the CISI examination with Elegant Training Center.
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Discover the processes behind securities transactions with the CISI Global Securities Operations Course at Elegant Training Center in Dubai.
Learn how financial institutions safeguard investments, settle trades, process corporate actions and manage operational risks. This course develops your understanding of global securities services and administration while supporting preparation for the CISI Global Securities Operations examination.
A securities transaction involves more than agreeing a price between a buyer and a seller. Instructions must be matched, securities and cash must be delivered, ownership records must be maintained, and investor entitlements must be processed accurately.
The CISI Global Securities Operations Course in Dubai explains these activities and the institutions responsible for carrying them out. You will explore the relationships between investment managers, brokers, custodians, clearing houses and securities depositories.
The course examines pre-settlement procedures, settlement methods and the causes and consequences of failed trades. It also covers the ongoing administration of investments, including asset safekeeping, corporate actions, cash management and securities financing.
Taxation and risk management complete the course, helping learners understand how reporting requirements, operational controls and reconciliation support securities services.
The course content is based on the supplied CISI Global Securities Operations syllabus, Version 20, effective from 21 November 2025.
The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) is a professional body serving the securities, investment, wealth management and wider financial services sectors.
The Global Securities Operations examination introduces global securities services and administration, with particular relevance to the responsibilities of operations and administration staff.
Awarding Body: Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI)
Training Provider: Elegant Training Center, a CISI Accredited Training Partner
Official Website: www.cisi.org
This training aims to develop your understanding of the securities transaction lifecycle and the services that support the administration of investor assets.
By the end of the course, you should be able to:
The examination tests knowledge and understanding across five areas: Main Industry Participants, Settlement Characteristics, Other Investor Services, Aspects of Taxation and Risk.
Examination note: The supplied syllabus allows for up to 10% additional unscored trial questions in computer-based examinations, with proportionate extra time. Check CISI’s candidate updates and examination requirements before booking.
This course is relevant to learners who want to understand the operational side of investment and securities services, including:
Familiarity with basic financial market terminology is helpful. Understanding what shares, bonds and investment accounts are will make it easier to follow discussions about transaction processing and asset administration.
Learners should be comfortable reading English and using percentages and basic arithmetic. The syllabus includes calculations involving interest claims, custody costs and corporate actions.
If you are new to financial services, contact our team to discuss your background and preparation needs before enrolling.
Elegant Training Center is a CISI Accredited Training Partner located in Al Barsha, Dubai.
Our Global Securities Operations course focuses on helping learners connect individual processes with the wider securities services environment. Understanding how the participants and procedures fit together provides a clearer foundation for studying the syllabus.
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Develop a clearer understanding of custody, settlement and investment administration with Elegant Training Center. Contact our team for course details, upcoming batches and registration.
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Structured outline detailing the topics, objectives, assignments, and schedule of CISI Global Securities Operations Course in Dubai
Understand the participants, institutions and communication systems that support global securities operations.
Topics Covered:
Learning Outcome: Explain how industry participants, custody arrangements and communication systems support securities services.
Explore how securities transactions move from trade matching and clearing to settlement, including the management of failed trades.
Learning Outcome: Describe settlement procedures, identify causes of settlement failure and calculate relevant interest claims.
Learn how financial institutions safeguard assets and administer investor holdings through corporate actions, cash management and securities financing.
Learning Outcome: Explain key investor services and calculate custody charges and the effects of relevant corporate actions.
Develop an understanding of taxation concepts and reporting frameworks relevant to securities investments and cross-border administration.
Learning Outcome: Explain the taxation concepts and reporting arrangements covered by the syllabus and their relevance to securities administration.
Identify risks affecting securities operations and understand how controls, reviews and reconciliation help manage them.
Learning Outcome: Recognise major securities operations risks and explain how risk reviews and reconciliation support accurate processing and asset protection.
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The course introduces the processes that support securities transactions and investment administration. It covers industry participants, custody, clearing, settlement, investor services, taxation and risk while supporting preparation for the CISI Global Securities Operations examination.
The course is relevant to securities operations staff, custody and settlement employees, investment administrators, trade support teams and finance graduates. It also suits professionals moving into securities services or preparing for the CISI examination.
The syllabus introduces global securities services and administration. Basic knowledge of shares, bonds and financial markets is helpful. If you are new to finance, contact Elegant Training Center to discuss your preparation needs.
The course covers five modules: Main Industry Participants, Settlement Characteristics, Other Investor Services, Aspects of Taxation and Risk. Topics include corporate actions, securities lending, cash management, asset safekeeping and reconciliation.
Yes. The syllabus includes calculations involving settlement-related interest claims, custody charges and the effects of corporate actions. Basic arithmetic and percentage skills will help you understand these topics.
According to the supplied syllabus, the standard examination contains 50 multiple-choice questions and lasts one hour. Computer-based examinations may include additional unscored trial questions, with proportionate extra time.
Contact Elegant Training Center for the current training duration and available schedules. Learners should also allow time for personal study, revision and calculation practice.
Contact our team to confirm the classroom and online options available for your preferred batch.
Please confirm the study materials, LMS access period and revision resources included in your selected training package before enrolling.
Package inclusions can vary. Contact Elegant Training Center to confirm whether the official examination fee and workbook are included in your quoted fee.
Training supports your examination preparation. Completing the course does not replace the official CISI examination. Confirm the examination and any wider qualification requirements with CISI.
Call +971 4 399 7800 or WhatsApp +971 54 749 5664 to enquire about course fees, upcoming batches and registration. Elegant Training Center is located in Al Barsha 1, Dubai, near Insurance Market Metro Station.
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