CSI will be performing system maintenance on Saturday April 13th from 5 a.m. until 1 p.m. ET. You will not have access to your “myCSI” student account, nor will you be able to book, cancel or reschedule exams during this time. You can still access your online course materials by visiting connect.csi.ca then connecting to “Blackboard Learn”.

What will you learn about?

CSI’s Investment Representative Training Program fulfills the general knowledge requirements of CIRO’s 30-day training program for new investment representatives and can be used to compliment your firm’s internal training program. Topics covered include:

  • Investment representatives’ roles and responsibilities
  • Capital markets and trading mechanics
  • Equity, fixed-income, and managed product operations
  • Stock exchange trading rules
  • Account operations and transactions

IRT is delivered online and includes self-administered quizzes to help assess your understanding of the program materials. A final online test is also included – note that course assessment is an employer’s responsibility.

What is the course syllabus?

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Chapter 1: Overview of Capital Markets

Topics covered in this chapter are:

  • Capital Markets Refresher
  • Stock Exchange Trading Rules
  • Equity Trader Roles and Duties
  • Mechanics of Trading on the Fixed Income Markets
  • Realities of a Multi-Market Universe

Chapter 2: The Role and Responsibilities of the Investment Representative

Topics covered in this chapter are:

  • The Discount Brokerage Industry
  • Permissible Activities of Investment Representatives
  • Integrity of the Investment Representative
  • Safeguarding Market Integrity

Chapter 3: Opening and Maintaining Accounts

Topics covered in this chapter are:

  • Account Opening Procedures and Documentation
  • Cash and Margin Account Rules
  • Account Operations
  • Communicating Trading Information to Customers

Chapter 4: Transactions

Topics covered in this chapter are:

  • Giving Quotes and Trading Information
  • Equity Operations
  • Fixed-Income Operations
  • Managed Product Operations
  • Back Office Trade Operations

How will you learn?

CSI’s online learning system helps you meet your study goals. You’ll benefit from:

  • Textbook readings available in PDF and printed format
  • Learning objectives that keep you focused
  • End of chapter activities including review questions to help you reinforce your learning and identify topics that may need to be revisited during exam preparation
  • Two self-assessments and practice questions so that you can assess your progress
  • Online assistance from CSI’s academic support specialists

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