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International Membership
As a result of our collaborations with banks, banking institutes, training providers and other organisations worldwide to raise professional standards in banking, the following opportunities are available.
Bahamas
Members of the Bahamas Institute of Financial Services may become International Affiliate Members and access our online library and training materials.
Europe
We are an active member of the European Bank Training Network, which brings together more than 40 banking institutes to share best practice and develop a common European approach to developing professional competence in the banking industry.
Egypt
We have an agreement with the Egyptian Banking Institute (EBI) to offer professional qualifications to individuals in Egypt and to develop joint qualifications with the EBI.
Hong Kong
As a result of a mutual recognition agreement with the Hong Kong Institute of Bankers, AHKIB holders can gain Chartered Banker status by passing examinations in Professionalism & Ethics and UK Financial Services.
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We also work with the Success Institute in Hong Kong to offer the Chartered Banker Professional Conversion; the Chartered Banker MBA; and the Professional Banker Certificate and Diploma courses.
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Ireland
Chartered Banker status may be gained by individuals completing the Graduate Diploma in Financial Services, offered by the Institute of Bankers in Ireland (IOBI) and awarded by University College Dublin. To become a Chartered Banker, an individual must:
• Successfully complete the Graduate Diploma in Financial Services
• Have at least three years relevant work experience in banking or financial services, and
• Agree to participate in the IOBI’s CPD Programme for Chartered Bankers.
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Jamaica
Members of the Jamaica Institute of Financial Services can become International Affiliate Members and access our online library and training materials. Please click here for further details.
Kenya
Members of the Kenya Institute of Bankers may become International Affiliate Members and access our online library and training materials. Please click here for further details.
Omega Performance
We have accredited Omega Performance’s Credit Skills Development (CSD) programme. Successful completion of the CSD enables individuals to acquire an Advanced Diploma in Credit, and provides credits towards Chartered Banker status.
Opportunity International
Opportunity International provides microfinance services, including lending, savings and insurance, in many parts of the world. We are proud to support the work of Opportunity International in Africa, and to provide banking qualifications to Opportunity International staff.
Pakistan
We have accredited the Institute of Bankers Pakistan ISQ Programme. Graduates from the Programme are eligible for our "Associate Chartered Banker" designation. For further details click here.
Singapore
We work with Lincoln Business School in Singapore to offer local support and tuition for the Chartered Banker Accountancy conversion and the Chartered Banker MBA conversion courses. For further details please, click here.
“We rely on the broad range of skills that the Institute provides.”
Jim Lindsay, General Manager, Airdrie Savings Bank