The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) has partnered with the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) to enhance and promote professional standards in Botswana’s financial services sector.
Through the initiative, the BSE will adopt the CISI’s International Introduction to Securities and Investment qualification as one of the core certifications for the Botswana capital market.
This will allow practitioners to obtain a globally-recognised professional benchmark.
The alliance aims to strengthen professional standards, foster knowledge and expand opportunities for practitioners in the region, while also broadening the wider African capital markets.
The CISI has been an associate member of African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA) since 2016. ASEA members can access CISI’s continuing professional development resources and CISI membership.
Thapelo Tsheole, CEO of BSE and president of ASEA (pictured), says: “This is an important partnership for our market as we strive to raise the levels of financial literacy by providing professional, globally recognised financial markets programmes.
“I hope to see not just the practitioners, but the students and the general public taking up this programme to elevate their knowledge, skills and professionalism that could make the financial markets more vibrant and impactful for the long-term development of the capital market.”
Kevin Moore, global business development director at CISI, comments: “The success of a thriving market hinges on qualified and skilled professionals. We look forward to working with BSE to cultivate a culture of excellence and ensure the growth and sustainability of the Botswana capital market.”
