NISM (An Educational Initiative of SEBI)

NISM is a leading provider of high-end professional education, certifications, training and research in financial markets. NISM Certification programs aim to enhance the quality and standards of professionals employees in various segments of the financial services sector. NISM's School of Certification of Intermediaries (SCI) develops and conducts certification examinations and Continuous Professional Education (CPE) programs that aim to ensure that professionals meet the defined minimum common knowledge benchmark for various critical market functions like:• Mutual Funds• Equities• Derivatives• Securities Operations• Compliance• Research Analysis• Investment Advice These Certifications and CPE Programs are being developed and administered by NISM as mandated under 'Securities and Exchange Board of India (Certification of Associated Persons in the Securities Market) Regulations, 2007'. The Certifications create quality market professionals and catalyse greater investor participation in the markets. Certifications also provide structured career paths to students and job aspirants in the securities market.

Ebooks

NISM's Merchant Banking – Provides a basic understanding of capital market functions, the processes involved in various functions of registered Merchant Bankers and the regulatory environment

NISM's Research Analyst – Comprehensive guide covering vital topics for company research, including market basics, industry drivers, risk-return fundamentals, economic analysis, etc.

Taxmann X NISM's Equity Derivatives – Insights into strategies, risk management & regulatory norms | Elucidates derivative products, trading mechanisms & investor protection practices

NISM X Taxmann's Portfolio Management Services (PMS) Distributors – Covering investment fundamentals & securities markets, this book offers an in-depth look at portfolio management

NISM X Taxmann's Securities Operations and Risk Management – Covering all important aspects related to the stock broker operations, starting from the client onboarding to the trade life cycle

NISM's Retirement Adviser – Covering all essential topics related to retirement planning such as the fundamental concepts, products, processes & strategies and the NPS | Accredited by PFRDA

NISM's Commodity Derivatives – Covering basics of commodity derivatives, indices, futures, and options along with clearing, settlement & risk management of commodity derivatives markets in India

NISM X Taxmann's Investment Adviser (Level 1) – Encompassing a comprehensive guide investment advisory & related services – equity, debt, derivatives, mutual funds, and portfolio management services

NISM X Taxmann's Mutual Fund Distributors – Covering basics of mutual fund, role & structure, mutual fund schemes & features, accounting, valuation & taxation aspects, etc., for mutual funds industry

NISM X Taxmann's Mutual Fund Foundation – Exhaustive guide on sales, distribution, and support services for financial advisors focusing on scheme evaluation and product recommendation

NISM's Registrars to an Issue and Share Transfer Agents – Mutual Funds | Covering the roles, functions & regulatory environment of RTAs in mutual fund issuance and transaction processes

NISM's Interest Rate Derivatives – Covering the basics of interest rate derivatives, trading strategies using interest rate derivatives, clearing, settlement and risk management, etc.

NISM's Social Auditors – A joint publication by NISM & ICAI covering Social Sector Organisations, Social Audit, Social Audit Techniques, Social Audit Standards, Social Impact Assessment and Reporting

NISM X Taxmann's Alternative Investment Funds Managers – Foundation knowledge of the AIF ecosystem in India with insights on fund management, regulatory & taxation frameworks, best practices, etc.

NISM X Taxmann's Investment Adviser (Level 2) – Comprehensive guide for investment advisory services covering insurance planning, risk management, estate planning, behavioural finance, et al.

NISM X Taxmann's Securities Markets Foundation – Covering all important topics to impart the basic knowledge of the Indian Securities Markets suitable for entry-level professionals

NISM's Portfolio Managers – Comprehensive guide to investment basics, portfolio management processes, and the legal and ethical considerations for portfolio managers across various securities markets

NISM X Taxmann's Taxation in Securities Markets – Guide for Income-tax & GST implications of 30+ securities market transactions relevant to traders, investors, and various market intermediaries

NISM X Taxmann's Securities Intermediaries Compliance (Non-Fund) – Compendium of Important Regulations for the Compliance Officers working with various Intermediaries in the Securities Markets