AHR Dubai has achieved CISI Chartered Firm™ status, the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment said in a statement on 10 September.
The CISI said it has had significant interest in firms becoming chartered in the Middle East and AHR Dubai is the second firm to achieve this highly respected CISI Chartered Firm™ status, which shows that the firm has met rigorous eligibility criteria.
Approved CISI Chartered Firm™ status demonstrates that a firm is operating at the highest levels of trustworthiness and professionalism.
Criteria for achieving CISI Chartered Firm™ status include that a firm should have regulatory recognition, at least 50% of staff in their core area must be individually chartered with CISI, a CISI qualifications and CPD programme should be in place and the firm’s purpose and values must align with the CISI Code of Conduct.
Achieving CISI Chartered Firm™ status allows consumers to identify these firms as adhering to the highest standards of professionalism, thus enhancing trust and confidence.
Based in Dubai and licensed by SCA – The UAE Securities & Commodities Authority, AHR Dubai is the second UAE-headquartered firm to achieve the CISI Chartered Firm™ accolade.
Tyla Phillips, group executive director of AHR, left, remarked: "We are immensely proud of this achievement and recognition from CISI, which highlights our commitment to the high standards of professionalism and our code of conduct. This achievement underscores our commitment to nurturing talent and fostering a culture of excellence.
"As an organisation we encourage all employees in pursuing their further educational needs to advance their career, as well as increase their knowledge and professional development. By empowering our staff, it also strengthens our own commitment to transparency, proven expertise and market-leading standards from our highly experienced and qualified individuals.
Matt Cowan Chartered MCSI, CISI regional director MENA said: “We are delighted to welcome AHR Dubai as a CISI Chartered Firm™. This milestone not only underscores their commitment to the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct but also supports the UAE’s vision of becoming a leading global financial hub.
"It aligns with the country’s investment in education and professional development, aligning with the forward-thinking vision of the UAE’s leadership to enhance the region’s status in the global financial landscape. We look forward to assisting AHR with their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements and those set out by the SCA, and we are excited to see more firms in the region strive toward achieving CISI Chartered Firm™ status in the future.”
