The International Introduction to Securities and Investment certificate offers a broad introduction to the financial services industry, with a specific focus on investments from both a local and a global perspective and covers key financial principles and products in depth including assets and markets, equities, bonds, derivatives and investment funds. It also fully incorporates the C181 for Information Providers. It offers a comprehensive introduction to the financial services industry with a specific focus on investments from a global perspective. It is the first step in the CISI’s qualification pathway, and it is taken by many practitioners as it is the foundation exam for higher level CISI qualifications.