CHARTERED BANKER (CB)
INTRODUCTION TO CHARTERED BANKER
As the flagship qualification of the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB), the Chartered Banker is a globally recognised professional banking qualification as well as a prestigious professional designation. Jointly awarded by AICB and the Chartered Banker Institute in the United Kingdom, the only organisations able to confer the status of Chartered Banker in SEA and globally respectively, this qualification will help you achieve and maintain the highest standards of excellence and professionalism.
CHARTERED BANKER MEMBERSHIP AND QUALIFICATION FRAMEWORK
View the Chartered Banker Membership and Qualification Framework here.
TARGET AUDIENCE
- Aspiring entrants in the banking industry.
- Graduates who are preparing to build a career in the banking and financial services industries.
- Professionals who wish to specialise in credit, internal audit, AML / CFT, compliance, and risk management.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND ENROLMENT
For more details on the entry requirements and documentation required for enrolment, click here.
MEMBERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION
Membership with a professional body is an added value proposition and a mark of public recognition and commitment to ethical values. Click here to find out more.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND ENROLMENT
- Candidates are required to be Individual Members of AICB.
- Candidates must meet the following entry requirements.
- Candidates who submit incomplete applications, i.e. applications with incomplete details or supporting documents, will be given 30 days to provide the required information and / or documentation, failing which the application will be declined.
Programme Level |
Programme |
Entry Requirements |
Documents Required for Enrolment |
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Level 1 |
Certificate in Financial Services (CFS) |
*The institute may consider on a case-by-case basis, individuals who do not meet the minimum education requirements. |
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| Certificate in Credit (CCR) | |||
| Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism (CAM) — formerly CAMEX |
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| Certificate in Regulatory Compliance (CRCOP) | |||
Level 2 |
Specialist Certificate in Bank Business Credit (SCBBC) | Available to individuals who have completed:
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| Specialist Certificate in Bank Retail Credit (SCBRC) | |||
| Specialist Certificate in Bank Risk (SCBKR) | |||
| Specialist Certificate in Bank Audit (SCBKA) | |||
Specialist Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering / Counter Financing of Terrorism (SCAML) |
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Specialist Certificate in Regulatory Compliance (SCRC) |
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Level 3 |
Chartered Banker | Available to individuals who have completed:
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To enrol, please click here.
For more information on exemptions, please refer to the AICB Membership and Qualification Regulations.
Members under the previous framework who wish to become a Chartered Banker via the refreshed Chartered Banker qualification are advised to refer to the Transition Guidelines.
Important notes
- All applications for enrolments or exemptions will be processed according to the requirements set out in the regulations.
- Applications will be processed upon receipt of full and complete documentation as stated above.
- The qualification certificates / examination transcripts submitted must be certified as true copies* by one of the
following individuals:
- a university official, OR
- a Notary Public, OR
- a Commissioner for Oaths, OR
- an officer of the employing organisation, OR
- other such persons or agents as may be approved by the Institute.
- The signatory must sign and date the documents, and provide the following details
- name
- designation
- contact number
*Please refer to the Certified True Copy sample here.
- If the documents are not in English or Bahasa Malaysia, translated documents by a certified translator must be appended to the submission. The credentials and contact information of the certified translator must be stated.
- Qualification certificates that are submitted for enrolments or exemptions must be awarded by universities / higher education institutions recognised by the awarding country’s Ministry of Higher Education or its equivalent, or the national qualification accreditation agencies.
- Malaysian qualifications should be listed in the Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQR) or on the Finance Accreditation Agency (FAA) website.
- AICB reserves the right to contact the awarding institute to verify the authenticity of the candidate’s qualifications.
- Approvals for enrolments or exemptions will be granted based on the information / documents submitted and applicants may be contacted if additional information is required.
- Candidates whose qualifications and experience have been assessed by the Institute will be informed of the Institute’s decision within 10 working days of the application date, upon receipt of full and complete documentation.
- Where the candidates’ qualifications have not previously been assessed by the Institute, a longer processing time will be required.
- Candidates will be informed of the Institute’s decision via email.
MEMBERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION
Membership with a professional body is an added value proposition and a mark of public recognition and commitment to ethical values. AICB membership and professional designations are as follows:
Level Completed |
AICB Membership Designation |
Professional Designation |
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Level 1 — Foundation Certificated Programmes |
Affiliate |
N / A |
Level 2 — Specialised Certificated Programmes |
Associate |
Associate Chartered Banker (ACB) |
Level 3 — Chartered Banker (CB) Programme (Standard Route OR Experiential Route) |
Chartered Banker (CB) |
Chartered Banker (CB) |
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Members maintain their professional designations and membership by fulfilling the annual Continuing Professional Development obligations and adhering to the Code of Professional Conduct.