SII introduces Islamic Finance Qualification elearning revision aid

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Securities & Investment Institute
Our mission is to help members attain, maintain and develop their knowledge and skills and to promote the highest standards of ethics and integrity in the securities and investment industry.

Formed in 1992 from the Stock Exchange, the SII is now the leading examining, training and membership body for the securities and investment industry in the UK, with over 40,000 members who benefit from our programme of professional and social events. As the main examining body for the industry, the Institute provides a range of relevant vocational qualifications attracting over 35,000 candidates a year. We have developed Centres of Excellence within several Universities to offer our qualifications, and have made our Introduction to Securities and Investments available to schools and colleges around the UK In addition, the Institute produces publications and workbooks and runs a series of widely respected and well attended conferences and seminars in the UK and overseas.

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