CFA Singapore – IBF Accredited Programmes by Kaplan

About the Institute of Banking and Finance Singapore

The Institute of Banking and Finance Singapore (IBF) was established in 1974 as a not-for-profit industry association to foster and develop the professional competencies of the financial sector. IBF represents the interests of close to 200 member financial institutions, covering banks, insurance companies, securities brokerages and asset management firms. In partnership with the financial industry and training providers, IBF is dedicated to empowering practitioners with the capabilities to support the growth of the asian financial industry, and to promote the asian standard of excellence for practitioners in finance. Working hand-in-hand with the individual practitioner and industry, IBF aims to elevate individual competency whilst raising industry standards.

About the IBF Standards

The IBF Standards represents a set of competency standards developed by the industry for itself. It provides a practice-oriented development roadmap for financial sector practitioners to attain the necessary training to excel in their respective job roles. Covering 12 industry segments spanning more than 50 specialisations, the IBF Standards offers a comprehensive suite of accredited training and assessment programmes, to guide a financial sector practitioner from licensing examinations on through to professional certification across 3-levels; IBF Qualified (for new entrants), IBF Advanced (for senior practitioners and specialists), and IBF Fellows (for industry veterans).

Benefits of attending an IBF Accredited Training Programme

• Job Relevant Skills

IBF accredited programmes are designed to equip finance practitioners with competencies needed for their jobs. Such programmes are aligned with the IBF Standards, which are developed in close consultation with the industry.

• Mark of Quality

IBF accredited programmes have a training and assessment component, and are subject to an independent and rigorous review by the IBF to ensure that the training institution and programmes meet industry standards.

• Industry Recognition

Individuals who successfully complete an IBF accredited programme and meet the relevant criteria may apply for IBF Certification.

About IBF Certification for Level 1 Programmes

A practitioner who successfully completes an IBF Level 1 Programme will be conferred the IBF Qualified (IBFQ) certification status^#.

About IBF Certification for Level 2 and/or 3 Programmes

A practitioner who successfully completes an IBF Level 2 and/ or 3 Programme with at least 3 years of relevant experience will be conferred the IBF Advanced (IBFA) certification status^#.

Find out more about IBF certification and its benefits here.

^#Terms and conditions apply.