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SET And Investment Analysts Association Strengthen Investment Analysis And Management Expertise In Thailand’s Capital Market Through Certified Investment And Securities Analyst Program

Date 17/03/2025

KEY POINTS

  • SET and IAA jointly convened the CISA Certificate Awarding Ceremony 2025, lauding the achievements of 692 professionals who attained CISA certification during 2023 and 2024.
  • The distinguished CISA Achievement Award was conferred upon Ms. Mayuree Chowikran, acknowledging her exemplary contributions to the Thai capital market.

SET Senior Executive Vice President Soraphol Tulayasathien underscored that cultivating capital market professionals is an imperative mission for SET, particularly those dedicated to investment analysis. These experts are integral to fostering a discerning and well-informed investment community. The Certified Investment and Securities Analyst (CISA) program stands as a cornerstone initiative, enhancing professional standards in financial analysis and investment management. It nurtures distinguished talent across Thailand's financial sector, including investment analysts, fund managers, investment bankers, and investor relations professionals.

In collaboration with the Investment Analysts Association (IAA), SET hosted the CISA Certificate Awarding Ceremony 2025 on March 14, 2025 to honor 692 individuals who successfully earned CISA certification between 2023 and 2024. The surge in CISA-certified professionals compared to previous years signifies the expanding prowess of Thailand’s investment analysis landscape.

The ceremony also paid tribute to Ms. Mayuree Chowikran, bestowing upon her the esteemed CISA Achievement Award for her profound impact on Thailand’s capital market advancement. With an illustrious career spanning over three decades in securities analysis and her acclaimed achievements, Ms. Chowikran has been an unwavering advocate, serving as a speaker and mentor for SET and various organizations.

IAA Secretary-General Sombat Narawutthichai articulated IAA’s pivotal role in crafting the CISA framework—from meticulous curriculum development to the establishment of rigorous assessment protocols that are aligned with global standards. This comprehensive approach ensures the program’s effectiveness in cultivating professionals with advanced skills and expertise across investment analysis, risk management, and fund management disciplines. This certification stands as a hallmark of professional excellence, positioning CISA-certified experts as catalysts in propelling Thailand's economic growth and international competitiveness.

The CISA program is a financial and investment analysis curriculum endorsed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as a requisite credential for investment analysts and fund managers. To date, over 3,000 professionals have achieved CISA certification. Aspiring professionals are encouraged to explore the CISA program and register for certification examinations at authorized testing centers in Bangkok and regional locations. Furthermore, CISA-certified professionals are invited to join the CISA Professional Community, fostering opportunities for networking, knowledge-sharing, and continual professional advancement.  For more information, please visit www.set.or.th/cisa.