Benefits Of Being An IBF Training Provider
Becoming an IBF-accredited Training Provider (TP) positions your organisation as a trusted partner in developing the future of Singapore’s financial workforce. Accreditation signals quality, credibility, and alignment with industry standards.
Industry Recognition
Gain credibility as your courses are benchmarked against the national IBF Standards, endorsed by financial institutions and industry leaders.
Access to Funding Support
Courses accredited under IBF Standards Training Scheme (IBF-STS) or Financial Training Scheme (FTS) are eligible for government funding, making them more attractive to learners and institutions.
Wider Reach & Enrolment
Training programmes appear on the IBF Programme Finder, expanding your visibility to finance professionals, job seekers, and employers looking to upskill.
Alignment with Workforce Needs
Ensure your courses remain relevant by mapping to current and emerging skills demanded in the financial services sector.
Partnership Opportunities
Collaborate with financial institutions, regulators, and industry associations through IBF’s initiatives, projects, and talent development schemes.
Enhanced Reputation & Trust
Demonstrate commitment to raising professional standards and supporting Singapore’s vision for a future-ready financial sector workforce.
Types of Programme Accreditation
Financial Adviser CPD
Financial Adviser CPD
Appointed representatives of financial advisers are expected to undergo structured training in Ethics or Rules and Regulations as part of their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirement. Only training programmes on Ethics and Rules and Regulations that are accredited by IBF or Singapore College of Insurance (SCI) under the Financial Adviser CPD (FA CPD) scheme can be counted towards the fulfilment of this criteria.
Click below for details on how you can apply for your Ethics or Rules and Regulation training programmes to be accredited.
IBF Standards Training Scheme (IBF-STS)
IBF Standards Training Scheme (IBF-STS)
The IBF Standards Training Scheme (IBF-STS) offers funding for training and assessment courses that equip individuals with key skills in the financial sector, as outlined in the Skills Framework for Financial Services (SFwFS). This scheme is open to both self-sponsored individuals and company-sponsored individuals, providing opportunities for professional development and growths.
Click below for details on how you can apply for the IBF Standards Training Scheme.
Financial Training Scheme (FTS)
Financial Training Scheme (FTS)
The Financial Training Scheme (FTS) provides funding for financial sector-specific training courses which are recognised under FTS and are not accredited under the Skills Framework for Financial Services (SFwFS).
This scheme is only available for company-sponsored individuals.
Click below for details on how you can apply for the Financial Training Scheme.
Core FAA/SFA CPD
Core FAA/SFA CPD
Appointed representatives are expected to undergo continuing education so as to keep abreast of developments in the financial advisory industry and update their skills and knowledge in relation to the type of financial advisory services they provide.
You may apply for Core FAA / SFA CPD programme recognition if you are a financial institution regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, an institute of higher learning under the Ministry of Education or an Eligible Organisation approved by the IBF.
Click below for details on the Core FAA/SFA CPD courses.Ninja'>
IBF Accredited Training Providers
Current accredited training providers include Training Providers, Institutes of Higher Learning and Financial Institutions.
Organisations with accredited Training Programmes
Under the Skills Framework for Financial Services
- A.B. Maximus & Co
- ACAMS (Singapore) Pte Ltd
- ACAMS Chapter (Singapore)
- Agilenlite Pte Ltd
- ATD Solution (S) Pte Ltd
- Bondblox Pte Ltd
- Capital Plus Pte Ltd
- Chartered Banker Institute
- Comeandsee Global Pte Ltd
- Corpstage Pte Ltd
- CyberQuote | SGX Academy
- Falco Academy Pte Ltd
- Financial Life Coaching Pte Ltd
- Financial Services Manager Association (FSMA)
- FinTech Academy Pte Ltd
- Flame Centre Pte Ltd
- Flame Centre Pte Ltd, The
- Fortis Adult Learning Academy LLP
- Global Brand Academy (Pte Ltd )
- Gordon Hoo Consultancy Pte Ltd
- Governance Risk & Compliance Solutions Pte Ltd
- Hackwagon Academy Pte Ltd
- Heicoders Academy Private Limited
- HSBC Life (Singapore) Pte Ltd
- IIL Asia Pte Ltd
- Imageworks Pte Ltd
- Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances (IMAA) (Singapore) Pte Ltd
- Institute of Singapore Project Management
- Investment Management Association of Singapore (IMAS)
- Laures Solutions Pte Ltd
- Lifeskills Institute Pte Ltd
- mSolutions Pte Ltd
- Precepts Academy Pte Ltd
- RHT Academy Pte Ltd
- Singapore College of Insurance Limited
- Singapore Exchange Limited
- Singapore University of Social Sciences
- SMU Academy
- Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Limited
- Tinto Group Pte Ltd
- UBS AG
- United Overseas Bank Limited
- Waystone Compliance Solutions (Singapore) Pte Ltd
