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Elevating skills and empowering careers
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 industry. IBF represents the interests of close to 250-member financial institutions including banks, insurance companies, securities brokerages and asset management firms.
IBF is the national accreditation and certification agency for financial industry competency in Singapore under the Skills Framework for Financial Services, which were developed in partnership with the industry. Since 2018, IBF is the appointed programme manager for the administration of professional conversion programmes for the financial industry under Workforce Singapore. IBF also provides personalised career advisory to Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents exploring a new role in, or career switch into the financial industry, under IBF Careers Connect. Since mid-October 2020, IBF has been appointed by the National Jobs Council as the Jobs Development Partner for the financial industry.
IBF Vision
To empower financial practitioners with capabilities for a robust Asian financial industry.
At IBF, we are committed to equip financial practitioners with capabilities to support the growth of Singapore’s financial industry.
IBF Management Team
IBF works with senior practitioners from the financial industry to identify required core competencies and skills, and encourage the adoption of the IBF Standards as a benchmark in the training and development of finance professionals.
Ng Nam Sin
The Management Team
Winnie Lim
The Management Team
Ang Chai Soon
The Management Team
Rachie Hui
The Management Team
IBF is the..
National accreditation and certification agency for financial industry competency in Singapore under the Skills Framework for Financial Services (SFwFS).
Developed in partnership with the industry, individuals who complete the IBF-accredited skills training programmes and meet the relevant criteria will obtain IBF Certification.
Appointed Jobs Development Partner for the financial industry supported by the National Jobs Council since October 2020.
IBF also provides personalised career advisory to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents who are interested in exploring a new role or making a career switch into the financial industry, under IBF Careers Connect.
Appointed programme manager for the administration of career conversion programmes for the financial industry supported by Workforce Singapore.
As programme manager, IBF will partner financial institutions to re-skill employees for expanded roles and opportunities in growth areas.
Governance & Reporting
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Council & Commitees
IBF's council and committees bring together industry leaders and practitioners who help shape our strategic direction. From setting certification standards to guiding skills frameworks, they play a key role in ensuring IBF's work stays aligned with the needs of Singapore's financial industry.
Council & Commitees
Annual Report
Our annual report offers a comprehensive look back at IBF's key initiatives, milestones, and financial performance over the past year. It reflects our ongoing commitment to strengthening skills and talent development across Singapore's financial sector.
Annual Report
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At IBF, our people play a direct role in shaping how Singapore's financial industry builds skills and talent for the future. Explore current openings and discover what it's like to work across certification, training, and industry engagement.
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