CIPM (Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement)
Only specialized performance credential; aligns with GIPS, which UK asset managers report under.
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Visit Official Site →Founded
2006
HQ
Charlottesville, VA, USA
Target Audience
UK performance analysts and GIPS compliance officers — Schroders, M&G, BlackRock UK, fund admins (BNY Mellon London, State Street London).
Key Features
- Two levels: Principles + Expert
- Online proctored exams twice yearly
- Tight GIPS alignment
- ~200+ active UK CIPM holders
How to Get This Certification
Prerequisites
2 years of relevant experience.
Why Get Certified — ROI
Salary Impact
London performance analyst £55,000–£95,000 (Hays UK 2024); CIPM holders skew upper range.
Career Benefits
- What makes this stand out
- Only specialized performance credential; aligns with GIPS, which UK asset managers report under.
- Industry recognition
- CFA Institute proprietary.
Who Should Get This Certification
Ideal for:
- UK performance analysts and GIPS compliance officers — Schroders
- M&G
- BlackRock UK
- fund admins (BNY Mellon London
- State Street London).
Consider alternatives if:
- Extremely niche
Pricing
Pricing varies.
Weaknesses
- Extremely niche
Markets Served
Global, UK
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