Over the years ACI became a standard of the International Financial Markets in terms of maintaining the professional level of competence and the ethical standards of loyalty committing to maintain the highest possible standards in their profession by setting an example of propriety and best ethical behavior in business market liquidity provided by their traders giving advice and offer arbitration services on professional disagreements offering a global third party certification (ACI Dealing Certificate, ACI Operations Certificate, ACI Diploma) personal and company networking.
ACI was founded in Paris in 1955 as Association Cambiste Internationale .
ACI -The Financial Markets Association is the largest international professional body for dealers and back office personnel in the wholesale financial markets. ACI's membership spans over 80 countries. ACI provides a suite of specialized examinations targeting Foreign Exchange and Money Markets, Derivatives, Repos, Risk Management etc for both front, middle and back-office staff.
ACI's education program sets out syllabi in three subject areas that test skills, knowledge and the understanding of wholesale financial market products and the market environment and professional behavior.
ACI's Education Program provides a globally acknowledged, portable, professional qualification that enhances career prospects, improves job performance, and sets benchmarks within the industry. ACI regularly communicates with a wide range of national Regulators on the education and training of market participants. ACI also works closely with regulatory bodies in a number of countries to ensure that market standards, ACI’s examinations and regulatory requirements all find common ground.
