Level 1: Executive Banker

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Syllabus Structure

Complete all 3 modules.

Level 2: Professional Banker

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Syllabus Structure

Level 3 : Chartered Banker

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Syllabus Structure

Notes:
• Topics are accurate at time of print but may be subject to change based on the Institute’s discretion.
• Kindly refer to the announcement on the ‘Discontinuation of Professional Banker (Level 2) and Chartered Banker (Level 3) qualification modules’ at https://www.aicb.org.my/aicb/wp-content/uploads/2019/PB_and_CB_Discontinuation.pdf
• For information on additional examination sitting for the ceased modules please go to https://www.aicb.org.my/announcements/qualification-enrolment-and-examination-schedule-for-2020/.

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Chartered Banker Education Pathway

STANDARD ROUTE – ENROLMENT

In order to enrol as a candidate for each level of the Chartered Banker Education Pathway, an applicant must satisfy the following requirements:

ACCELERATED ROUTE (DIRECT ENTRY)

Candidate can apply to enrol directly to the Professional Banker (PB) or Chartered Banker (CB) based on prior learning and/or work experience in a banking institution as approved by the Institute as stated below:

Direct entry is not an automatic entitlement. A formal application must be made together with the relevant documents as stated in the Documentation section for evaluation by AICB.

* Notes:

Core banking areas:

• Audit
• Banking Operations
  • Branch Operations
  • Credit Administation
  • Trade Finance
  • Treasury Operations
  • Transaction Banking
• Business Banking / Corporate Banking
• Compliance (includes AML/CFT)
• Consumer Banking / Personal Financial Services / Wealth Management
• Credit (marketing, appraisal, approval, review, control, collection & recovery)
• Customer Relationship Management
• Finance – bank critical functions such as funding and capital management
• Information Security / Cyber Security
• International Banking
• International Trade Finance
• Investment / Corporate Finance
• Offshore Banking
• Risk Management

The above list is non-exhaustive. It will be defined based on the depth and breadth of the job role and will be reviewed on a case-to-case basis according to the information provided in the CV (Curriculum Vitae).

APPROVAL

1. All applications for enrolment or direct entry will be processed in accordance with the requirements set out in the regulations.
2. Applications will be processed upon receipt of full documentations as stated in the Documentation section.
3. Approval for enrolment or direct entry will be granted based on the information/documents submitted and applicants may be contacted in case additional information is required.
4. Applicants will be informed of the Institute’s decisions within 10 working days from date of application (upon receipt of full and complete documentation) for qualifications and experience already assessed.
5. Where the applicant’s qualifications have not been previously assessed by the Institute, the processing time will be longer.
6. Candidates will be informed in writing of the Institute’s decision via email.

Executive Banker

(a) Examination Format

For each module:

*Note: The revised schedule above reflects the new examination format changes including:
1) Number of questions from 100 to 60
2) Duration of exam from 2 hours to 1 hour 30 minutes

(b) Grade Bands

Results will be expressed in grade bands as follows:

(c) Time Limit

A candidate must pass all three modules within 3 years of enrolment for the qualification, failing which any module passes gained will be nullified.

(d) Award Requirements

To be awarded the Executive Banker, candidates are required to complete all 3 compulsory modules within the stipulated time limit. Upon achieving the award, candidates may progress to the Professional Banker level of the Chartered Banker suite of qualifications.

Professional Banker

(a) Examination Format

(b) Grade Bands

Results will be expressed in grade bands as follows:

(c) Time Limit

A candidate must pass all three selected modules within 3 years of enrolment for the qualification, failing which any module passes gained will be nullified.

(d) Award Requirements

To be awarded the Professional Banker, candidates are required to complete one compulsory module and two elective modules within the time limit. Upon achieving the award, candidates may progress to the Chartered Banker level.

Chartered Banker

(a) Assessment Structure

Each module is assessed by a compulsory continuous assessment element, through the submission of an assignment, and a final examination. Guidelines for the assignment component are provided in the study guide provided to candidates upon first registration for a module.

(b) Examination Format

For each module:

(c) Grade Bands

Results will be expressed as follows:

(d) Time Limit

A candidate must pass the compulsory module and the two selected modules within five years of enrolment for the qualification, failing which any module passes gained will be nullified.

(e) Award Requirements

To be awarded the Chartered Banker qualification, candidates are required to complete one compulsory module and two elective modules within the time limit.

DOCUMENTATION

The applications submitted will only be processed upon receipt of the full documentations. Candidates who submit incomplete applications (i.e. incomplete details or incomplete supporting documents) will be given five working days to provide the required information and/or documentation. If the candidate fails to submit the required information or complete set of relevant supporting documents within the five working days, the application will not be processed.

Below is the list of documents that are required for each qualification.

Important notes:

Qualification certificates/transcripts submitted must be certified true copy by one of the following:

• University Official; OR
• Notary Public; OR
• Commissioner for Oaths; OR
• Officer of the employing organization; OR
• Such other persons or agents as may be approved by Institute.

The signatory must sign and date the document(s) and provide the following details:

• Name:
• Designation:
• E-mail:
• Contact Number:

1. If the documents are not in English or Bahasa Malaysia, they must be accompanied by translation of the documents which is done by a certified translator. The credentials and contact information of the certified translator must be stated
2. Qualifications submitted for enrolment as a candidate for a qualification or for exemption must be awarded by universities/higher education institutions recognised by the awarding country’s Ministry of Higher Education or equivalent authority or the National Qualification Accreditation Agencies.
3. Malaysian qualifications should be listed in the Malaysian Qualifications Register or in Finance Accreditation Agency (FAA) website.
4. AICB reserves the right to contact the awarding institution to verify a candidate’s qualification awards.