Why study IMC?

The IMC is a benchmark competency exam for people working in Investment Management and offers a good introduction to the financial services industry for those working in support areas.

The IMC is designed to satisfy FSA requirements for individuals seeking approved person status. It indicates not only examination success but also the candidates commitment to ongoing professionalism and further career development.

Career enhancement

The IMC is for individuals who are or will be involved in:

• Management investments
• Advising on investments
• Overseeing the safeguarding and administering of investments
• Acting as a broker fund advisor
• The managing of funds
• Investment banking
• Insurnace underwriting firms
• Information technology
• Compliance
• Marketing
• Pension trustees
• Administrators
• Independent financial advisors

Financial opportunities

The opportunities and benefits relating to career enhancement will be achieved by successfully completing this qualification. The IMC is designated by the Financial Services Skills Council (FSSC) as an appropriate examination.

Ongoing opportunities

Once completed the IMC provides a solid foundation for Level 1 of the CFA programme, however no exemptions are available to the CFA route.