Review - Financial Intelligence Specialist (FIS) from ManchesterCF
Ian Messenger
The Financial Intelligence Specialist (FIS) designation is awarded by ManchesterCF, a Canadian financial intelligence company, and accredited by University of New Haven.
Manchester CFs Financial Intelligence Specialist (FIS) designation was on my radar for a while because it is, in the world of financial crime certifications, unique. There are 12 modules, all completed via an online learning platform, on a range of subjects and each with their own knowledge assessment. Successfully obtaining 80% means you pass the module, and passing all 12 modules awards the Financial Intelligence Specialist designation.
Unlike many other certifications, there are no ongoing CPD or renewal costs.
From the outset I will say that the FIS has quickly become one of my recommended certifications, for reasons I will elaborate in this review.
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