CISI Committees

Membership Committee

The CISI's Membership Committee is made up of senior figures in the financial services sector who meet regularly to support the development of the Institute's membership policies.

Key priorities:

  • To act as a 'brainstorming' group to assist in the formulation of future strategy and development
  • To help research the needs of members to ensure that the Institute provides them with 'value for money' services and benefits
  • To help formulate strategies that will recruit new members.

The Membership Committee also ratifies all applications for Members (MCSI by Experience), assesses those that are judged as borderline in terms of eligibility and assists in the assessment of the CPD records of CISI members randomly selected for auditing under the CISI CPD Scheme.

Committee members:

Christopher Clark, Chartered MCSI (Chair) RBC Brewin Dolphin
Harriet Griffin, Chartered MCSI The Quanta Group
Margaret Lindsay, Chartered FCSI NFU Mutual Insurance Society Ltd.
Niall Husbands, MCSI Altair Group
Neil Atkinson, Chartered FCSI Euroclear SA/NV
Francis Roseman, Chartered MCSI J. Safra Sarasin

Integrity & Ethics Committee

One of the Institute's foremost objectives is to promote the highest standards of trust, integrity and practical professional ethics amongst its members and throughout the securities and investment sectors.

The Committee directs and leads work in this area, and as part of this, it is responsible for the Institute's Code of Conduct.

Committee members:

Tracey Davidson, Chartered MCSI (Chair) Hampden & Co
Richard Bernstein, Chartered FCSI JM Finn Ltd
Lauren Branston Institute of Business Ethics
Rosalyn Breedy Breedy Henderson Limited
Emma Metcalf, Chartered MCSI Santander
Peter Grant, Chartered FCSI W1M
Kate Griffiths-Lambeth  
Robert Hughes-Penney, Chartered FCSI Rathbone Brothers Plc
Frank Moxon, Chartered FCSI(Hon) Worshipful Company of International Bankers
Eva Sheppard, Chartered FCSI Stonehage Fleming
Matt Toms, Chartered MCSI Allianz Global Investors
Nuala Walsh Mind Equity Consulting

Editorial Panel

The Review Editorial Panel

Aneka Beneby MCSI Julius Baer
Emma Black, Chartered FCSI Cascade Cash Management
Neil Brown, Chartered FCSI Notewell Associates
Alan Burr, Chartered FCSI(Hon) Burr & Co
Kate Capocci, Chartered FCSI Meridiem Investment Management
Dede Eyesan ACSI Ryan & Partners
Paul Groden, Chartered FCSI Open Page Learning
Amy Lazenby, Chartered FCSI Close Brothers
George Littlejohn MCSI CISI
Robert Lockie CFP™ Chartered FCSI (Financial Planning) Bloomsbury Wealth
David Madgwick, Chartered MCSI Charles Stanley
Tsitsi Mutiti, Chartered FCSI (Joint chair) Charles Stanley
Tomas Owen-Jones CFP™ Chartered FCSI (Financial Planning) Rathbone Investment Management
Nick Parkes CFP™ Chartered FCSI (Financial Planning) Financial Conduct Authority
Bernadine Reese, Chartered FCSI Protiviti
Prof Stephanie Shaelou University of Central Lancashire Cyprus
Nigel Sydenham, Chartered FCSI (Joint chair) CCL Academy

Assessment & Qualifications Committee

The CISI's Assessment & Qualifications Committee meets twice a year and its function is to advise on the direction of the Institute's qualifications strategy. Whilst the spring meeting focuses predominantly on strategy, the autumn meeting provides an opportunity to review qualification performance formally.

The Board's role is an integral part of the CISI's continued drive to maintain the relevance of its qualifications and embed transparency in its quality assurance processes.

Board members:

Graham Nicoll, Chartered FCSI (Chair) NCL Wealth Partners
Graham Withers, Chartered FCSI Peregrine & Black Investment Management
Shaun Robertson ICAEW
Sophie Legrand-Green TISA
Susannah Hammond, Chartered FCSI CUBE
Steve Dinning Independent Higher Education Consultant

Disciplinary Committee

The Disciplinary Committee consists of:

Frank Moxon, Chartered FCSI(Hon) (Chair) Hoyt Moxon Ltd.
Sandy Hoyland, Chartered FCSI Hoyland Consulting
Charles Hoare Nairne, Chartered FCSI Messrs. C. Hoare & Co.
Peter Grant, Chartered FCSI W1M


Audit And Risk Committee (Formerly Audit Committee)

Current members are:

Robert Hughes-Penney (Chair), Chartered FCSI Investment Director, Rathbone Group Plc
Nandika Buddhipala MCSI Chief Financial Officer, Commercial Bank of Ceylon
Claire Perryman CAIA Chartered MCSI Managing Director, State Street Global Advisors
Nick Garnish, BSc (Hons), MBA, CMgr, FCMI, Chartered MCSI CIBC Capital Markets
Susan Daniel, MCSI Aquilae Consulting L.L.C-FZ

People & Remuneration Committee (Formerly the Nomination and Remuneration Committees)

Current members are:

Catherine McGuinness CBE (Chair)  
Claire Perryman, Chartered MCSI Managing Director, State Street Global Advisors
Michael Cole-Fontayn, MCSI  
Jane Valls Advisor and External Associate, GCC Board Directors Institute

National Advisory Councils

A National Advisory Council (NAC) is a group of experienced professionals who voluntarily represent and promote local CISI membership and professional standards within the financial services industry. Composed of experienced practitioners, the NAC supports continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities and networking events, ensuring members remain informed and connected. Acting as a bridge between CISI and the local community, the NAC enhances regional engagement, fosters professionalism, and strengthens trust in the industry it represents.

Current members are:

Australia and New Zealand David Cox, PWC
Bahrain Khalid Al Zayani, Al Zayani Investments
Cyprus Emilios Tannousis MCSI
Gibraltar Mary Boyd ACSI
Greater Bay Area of China Mathew Bate, Chartered FCSI, Private Capital
India P.H. Ravikumar FCSI(Hon), Vastu Housing Finance Corporation
Ireland Adele Spillane MCSI
Kenya Christopher Morris MCSI, Africa Advisory partners
Nigeria Ijeoma Onwu MCSI, Deloitte West Africa
Philippines Mark Abeleda, Chartered MCSI, HSBC
Singapore Dr Tristan Lim MCSI, Nanyang Polytechnic
Sri Lanka Nandika Buddhipala MCSI, Commercial Bank of Ceylon
Switzerland Assad Malik, MBA, CEng Chartered FCSI, Management consultant, Fintech Advisory
United Arab Emirates Peter Smith, Dubai Financial Services Authority

Regional Presidents

CISI regions are led by dedicated Regional Presidents and committees, who serve as vital ambassadors, ensuring the organisation’s activities align with the unique needs of their regions while advancing professional standards. These branches provide support to local members through CPD, networking, and social events, fostering growth, connection, and trust within the financial services sector. They may also support financial education locally, working with schools and universities to equip students with critical financial skills and inspire the next generation of professionals. Through their leadership, these branches build thriving communities committed to excellence and professionalism.

Current members are:

Birmingham Thomas Perks, Chartered FCSI, Quilter Cheviot
Bristol and Bath Jamie Kirkpatrick, Chartered FCSI, Evelyn Partners
Cotswolds Zac Purchase-Hill, Ascot Lloyd
East Anglia Kim Uzzell, Chartered FCSI, Mind and Money Coach
East Midlands and Lincoln Laura Ingram, Evelyn Partners
Essex Jack Rawlings ACSI, Swissquote
Guernsey Daniel Ogier-Keltie ACSI, Senior Listings Analyst, TISE
Isle of Man Jamie Lang, Chartered FCSI, Investment Manager, Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management
Jersey Rholo Mba, Chartered FCSI, Barclays
Lancashire & Cumbria Tomas Owen-Jones CFP™ Chartered FCSI (Financial Planning), Rathbones
Liverpool, Chester and North Wales
Manchester Matthew Lewis ACSI, Wealth Manager, Barclays Wealth Management
North East Emma Black, Chartered FCSI, Cascade Cash Management
Northern Home Counties Lien Luu CFP™ Chartered FCSI (Financial Planning), Coventry University Business School
Northern Ireland Robert Stevenson CFP™ Chartered FCSI (Financial Planning), SRG Financial Management
Scotland Jonathan Gibson CFP™ Chartered FCSI (Financial Planning), Wells Gibson & Shaid Moughal ACSI, ABRDN
South Coast Felix Apalisok, Chartered MCSI, Charles Stanley
South East Hylko Zingstra ACSI, Munehisa & Co
Southern Jeremy Turrell, Chartered MCSI, TC Group
Thames Valley
Wales Stuart Hutchinson, Chartered FCSI, Brooks MacDonald Asset Management
West Country Adam Field, CFP Chartered MCSI, William Highbourne Wealth Management Limited
Yorkshire Rebecca Keating, Chartered MCSI, Link Asset Services

Young Professionals' Network Committee

Current members are:

Siobhan Baker (Chair) ACSI Quilter Cheviot
Emma Kunow ACSI Marex
Ike Omodu MCSI YFM Equity Partners
Leia Zhu ACSI Culture Meets Capital
Mark Sounthararajah ACSI Legal & General
Beau Dibbs N/A LGT Wealth Management
Oliver Kent ACSI Redmayne Bentley
Karim Al-Nabahani ACSI National Audit Office
Laura Langton Chartered FCSI JM Finn
Teodoro Vargas Rondo ACSI MUFG
Luke Hornsby Chartered FCSI Ernst & Young

Professional Forum Chairs

The CISI Forums are dynamic online and in-person content programmes exclusively available to members of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment. Designed to foster meaningful conversation, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing with your peers across the financial services profession, the Forums bring together individuals at all stages of their careers—from students and new entrants to seasoned practitioners and senior leaders. Each Forum is chaired by dedicated members (listed below) and supported by expert committees to ensure the programme remains relevant, insightful, and at the forefront of industry developments.

Corporate Finance & Capital Markets Forum Trisha Reay, Chartered FCSI
Financial Planning Forum Carly Dunningham, CFP MCSI, Verso Wealth Management Limited
Global Compliance and Prevention of Financial Crime Forum Catherine Levy, Chartered FCSI, Kuwait Finance House
Investments Forum Neil Brown, Chartered FCSI, Notewell Associates Limited
Operations Forum Alan Burr, Chartered FCSI(Hon), Burr & Company Limited
Paraplanning Forum Steven McBurnie, CFP™ APP Chartered FCSI, Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie
Risk Forum Deputy Chair: Elizabeth Martine, Chartered FCSI
Training, Competence & Culture (TC&C) Forum Aisha Williams, Chartered FCSI, LGT Wealth Management UK LLP
Wealth Management Forum Glenn Murphy, Chartered MCSI, Strategic Advisor & Interim COO