Membership currently totals over 16,000 from across the finance industry in addition to the estimated 35,000 candidates who will take the Institute’s examinations in over 30 countries. It is the principal awarding body for industry qualifications. The Institute’s mission is “To set standards of professional excellence and integrity for the securities and investment industry, providing qualifications and promoting the highest level of competence for our members and firms.”
The Institute opened an office in Scotland in 2004, acknowledging the significance of Scotland as a global financial services centre.