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.
ESMA Register
ESMA Register
ESMA Register
ESMA Register
ESMA Register
ESMA Register
ESMA Register
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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This is possible if you meet the job profiles and admission requirements. You can find an overview of the different DSI registries and their requirements here.
Yes you can. You can certify as a ZZP-er, if you are a temp or seconded employee, as a franchisee or as an employee of an institution affiliated with the AFM license of a DSI participant. We have created a special page for ZZP-ers: certify as ZZP-er
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.
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).
There is no legal obligation to be affiliated or certified with DSI. However, it is a legal obligation for financial companies to ensure sound business practice. DSI helps with this, by promoting and monitoring the expertise and integrity of financial professionals.
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.
