TEMPLATE PRESS RELEASE FOR CSOP CERTIFICATION
Instructions:Consult your bank’s public relations or marketing officer and provide them with this template. Remove above header and instructions, and fill in the [blanks]. Format this release on your bank’s letterhead, and address it to the business editor or banking reporter at your local newspaper and/or business journal. If possible, include a black and white photo of yourself. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mike Townsend of ABA’s PR department at .
CONTACT:[Company’s Media Contact]FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
[Phone Number and/or email] [Month Day, Year]
LOCAL FINANCIAL SERVICES PROFESSIONAL EARNS
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION
[COMPANY’S HEADQUARTERS CITY]– [Employee’s Name], [Title], [Company Name],was recently awarded the Certified Securities Operations Professional (CSOP)certification from the American Bankers Association.
[USE THIS QUOTE OR CREATE YOUR OWN]“Earning the CSOPcertification validates [Employee’s Name]’sexperience and depth of education in the securities operations industry,” said [company manager/president].
The CSOPcertification is awarded to individuals who demonstrate excellence in the field of securities operations. To qualify for the CSOP certification, individuals must have certain levels of experience and education in the securities operations profession, pass an exam and agree to abide by a code of ethics. The CSOP exam covers many areas including security types, regulations and compliance, industry structures, controls, reconciliation, and audit practices and procedures.
[Insert biographical information, such as number of years with the company and duties and/or other positions held in local charitable or business organizations.]
Financial services professionals, working through ABA, initiated the CSOP certification and seven others in order to establish meaningful standards of knowledge in specialty areas of the financial services industry. ABA Professional Certifications formally recognize those who meet these standards and meet professional continuing education and development requirements.
ABA Professional Certifications promote the highest standards of performance in the financial services industry by validating individuals’ knowledge and expertise. For more information, call 202-663-5092 or visit
About [Company Name]
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