ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment

So kiddo, you know how when grown-ups want to make money, they often buy things like stocks and bonds? Well, the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) is a special club for grown-ups who work in the money world and help others buy and sell these things.

Think of it like a secret club with a special handshake. But instead of a secret handshake, they have special knowledge and skills that help them do their job really well.

These grown-ups study and take tests to become part of the club, and once they do, they get to put special letters after their name (like Mr. or Ms.) to show that they’re part of the CISI club.

Being part of the CISI club means they can learn more about how to buy and sell stocks and bonds, and they can help people who want to invest in these things do it the right way. It’s like having a teacher who knows everything about buying and selling, and can help you make good choices.

So, the CISI club is like a special group of grown-ups who want to help others make money in the right way.