Approved Individuals (AIs) working for QFC firms conducting Banking or Asset Management activities will from 2012, under the Regulatory Authority’s T&C Regime, be required to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of QFC Regulations and the QFC Regulatory Authority’s Rules by passing the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) “Investment Business in the QFC - Rules and Regulations” examination.

This examination can also be adopted as the regulatory unit in the CISI’s International IAQ or Certificate programme.

In certain circumstances other qualifications may be regarded as an equivalent qualification and the Regulatory Authority will not require AIs to sit the CISI examination.
 
In certain circumstances other qualifications may be regarded as an equivalent qualification and the Regulatory Authority will not require AIs to sit the CISI examination.
Further information about the examination can be found on the CISI's website. The examination can be tested locally at the InfoCentre following a period of self study, or training is available through the Qatar Finance Business Acadamy.