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.

Don’t have an account yet? MyDSI is DSI’s online platform where you manage your data and track certifications. Simply sign up via the “I don’t have an account yet” button on the MijnDSI page.

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.

A DSI certification is the standard in the investment industry. Hundreds of financial firms in the Netherlands are affiliated with DSI and make certification with DSI mandatory for investment professionals. DSI was established at the initiative of the industry to implement self-regulation and has a covenant with the regulator, the Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM).

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.