Canadian Securities Institute

Office address: 200 Wellington Street West, 15th Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 3C7
Website: https://www.csi.ca/en
Year established: 1970
Company type: Financial services education and training programs
Employees: 102
Expertise: education and training services
Parent company: Moody’s Analytics
CEO and key people: Marie Muldowney, Managing Director
Financing Status: acquired/merged

The Canadian Securities Institute (CSI) is the authority in financial services education and training in Canada. CSI has helped over 800,000 financial professionals achieve their career goals.

History of Canadian Securities Institute

The Canadian Securities Institute was founded in 1970 by a group of investment professionals who saw a need for a more comprehensive and standardized approach to financial services education. The institute's first product was the Canadian Securities Course (CSC), launched in 1964. It is now one of the most widely recognized financial designations in Canada.

 Today, CSI is the leading provider of financial services education in Canada, and its products and services are used by financial professionals around the world.

Products and Services of Canadian Securities Institute

CSI offers a wide range of products and services, including:

  • professional designations
  • compliance solutions
  • continuing education courses
  • online learning platforms
  • corporate training programs

The Canadian Securities Institute is perhaps best known for its Canadian Securities Course, the foundational course for a career in financial services in Canada.

Culture at Canadian Securities Institute

CSI is a values-driven organization committed to providing high-quality education and training to financial professionals.

The institute's culture is characterized by its commitment to:

  • excellence: CSI strives to provide the highest quality education and training possible
  • innovation: CSI is constantly looking for new ways to improve its products and services
  • collaboration: CSI works closely with financial professionals to ensure that its products and services meet their needs
  • integrity: CSI is committed to providing honest and ethical education and training

About Canadian Securities Institute Managing Director Marie Muldowney

Marie Muldowney has been the Managing Director of the Canadian Securities Institute since 2010. She has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, and she is a passionate advocate for financial education.

Marie holds Bachelor’s degrees in French and History, and Secondary Education and Teaching from the University of Toronto. She also holds an MBA from York University. Marie was part of the 2012 cohort of the Women’s Leadership Forum at the Harvard Business School.

Future at Canadian Securities Institute

The Canadian Securities Institute continues to lead in financial services education and training in Canada. The institute's products and services are used by financial professionals around the world. The CSI is committed to providing high-quality education and training to help financial professionals achieve their career goals.

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