Board of Governors
Written by Allen Sam   


The CSI Board of Governors are made up of prominent figures in the financial and forensic community and qualified to deliver expert insights and endorsement in the CSI programs. See our list of CSI Governors

The Roles 

To review the existing qualifications and standards of professional competence of different sub-sectors of the industry and set appropriate competency standards for financial, IT and forensic professionals and trainers to raise the level of financial workforce to international standards.

The Board will also provide inputs to CSI for continuing professional development, where appropriate.

The main responsibilities include:

  • To recommend and approve competency standards for financial professionals across financial services industry segments;            
  • To provide leadership for the development and implementation of the competency standards and certification for financial services industry (including continuing professional development hours);       
  • To approve criteria for accreditation of students in their enrolment, completion of courses; and      
  • To approve exemptions to be granted under the CSI Courses, including cross-recognition of certification and qualifications provided by different professional bodies and overseas jurisdictions.
Board Structure

The Board will comprise a Chairperson, a Co-Chairman and members representing various sub-sectors of the financial and IT services industry. CSI will play the role of the Board's executive secretariat. Each member in the CSI Board will form his/her own sub-committee to work on ad-hoc projects or for industry feedback.

Terms

The position of Chairperson and Governors are purely honorary in nature.

Members of the Board of Governors served a two year term and lapses automatically at the end of the term. The Chairperson or the Members of the Board of governors are NOT paid salaries or received fees for their voluntary services