AICB's flagship qualification, the Chartered Banker, is a globally recognised professional banking qualification and a prestigious professional designation. Jointly awarded by AICB and the Chartered Banker Institute, UK, the only organisation able to confer the status of Chartered Banker, this qualification will help you achieve and maintain the highest standards of mastery and professionalism. Read More
GET THE PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS YOU NEED TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE
The Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB) is the sole professional body for Malaysia’s banking industry with over 34,000 members and growing across 26 countries. The Institute aims to raise professional standards and the level of knowledge and competence of the banking workforce through its professional membership and qualifications. AICB members comprise individual members and corporate members.
Advance your banking career with AICB. Click on the programmes below to find out how AICB’s banking qualifications can help you build your competence and give you the recognition you need for personal and professional growth.
The Chartered Banker By Experience (CBBE) is an accelerated programme to attain the Chartered Banker professional designation via an Experiential Route. It provides highly experienced bankers and industry leaders with the opportunity to reflect on their competence and expertise in banking and shape their future personal and professional development. Read More
AICB, in a strategic partnership with the International Compliance Association (ICA) — a leading professional body for the global regulatory and financial crime compliance community — offers 2 professional qualifications: the Professional Qualifications in Anti-Money Laundering / Counter Financing of Terrorism (AML / CFT), and Professional Qualifications in Regulatory Compliance (RC). Read More
AICB offers the Investor Protection Professional Certification (IPPC) and Pasaran Kewangan Malaysia Certificate (PKMC) programmes in collaboration with ACI-FMAM. These qualifications ensure that the Malaysian financial markets possess competent and proficient practitioners who subscribe to the highest standards of professionalism and integrity to ensure that the industry grows in an orderly manner. Read More
AICB is working towards offering a wide selection of certifications in emerging trends, awarded by various partners, to help our members navigate the evolving banking landscape. Read More
The following qualifications will be phased out gradually to facilitate transition to the refreshed Chartered Banker programme. Read More
AICB MEMBERSHIP
AICB membership provides many benefits, including professional recognition, learning support and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
APAC Masterclass Series: Economic Crime Compliance Support
AICB is proud to be a Supporting Partner of the International Compliance Association (ICA)’s APAC Masterclass Series: Economic Crime Compliance Support, which will be held on 20–22 March 2024 at the JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur. Offering an immersive problem-solving experience focused on real-world economic compliance scenarios, the programme is designed to empower professionals with cutting-edge knowledge and insights in three pivotal areas — Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC), Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), and Fraud. Read More
Ethical Finance ASEAN 2024 — Scaling Up Sustainable Finance
AICB and the Global Ethical Finance Initiative (GEFI) are pleased to once again organise the Ethical Finance ASEAN 2024 annual summit, marking the third edition of Ethical Finance ASEAN this year. Join us for another exciting virtual summit this year, to evaluate the current position and urgent need for scaling up sustainable finance in the ASEAN region. Read More
AICB’s 7th Chartered Banker Conferment Ceremony 2024
More information will be provided soon - please visit this space to stay updated.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Preliminary Notice of AICB 46th Annual General Meeting
Preliminary notice is hereby given that the 46th Annual General Meeting of Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers [Registration No. 197701004872 (35880-P)] (“Institute”) will be held on Monday, 24 June ... Read More
Revised Programme Fees for Financial Markets Association of Malaysia (FMAM) Programmes
Kindly note the revised programme fees for Investor Protection Professional Certification (IPPC) and Pasaran Kewangan Malaysia Certificate (PKMC) below, effective from 1 March 2024. Read More
Open Tender for Implementation, Maintenance and Support Services for an Enterprise Service Management (ESM) System
STF Resources Sdn Bhd (STFR) is pleased to invite qualified and experienced vendors to participate in the above tender. Read More
AICB'S BANKING INSIGHTS
Exclusive: Build and Experience Small Successes
In the December Exclusive, Faradina Ghouse, CB, Chairman of AICB’s Compliance Officers’ Networking Group and Group Chief Compliance Officer at AmBank Group took us on a journey through the milestones that have shaped her illustrious career in banking and finance, and shared keen insights on the evolution of the compliance role in the face of growing digital, ESG, inclusivity and talent-building considerations. Read More
Moving Beyond Pledges
In recent years we have seen a tidal wave of companies announcing climate targets, most often in the form of commitments to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. According to data collected by Net Zero Tracker, over 50% of the world’s 2,000 largest companies (covering a total of USD27 trillion in revenue) have set targets to reduce their emissions to net zero. Enter transition plans, which are poised to play a crucial role in tomorrow’s sustainable finance infrastructure. Developing and disclosing transition plans are the critical next steps in the corporate climate journey. Read More
Following the Money in Southeast Asia
Following her panel discussion at the International Conference on Financial Crime and Terrorism Financing 2023 back in October, Centre for Global Advancement Founder and Director Amanda Gore shares her thoughts on the importance of collaboration between financial institutions and other key actors to stem the growing number of financial crime cases. Highlighting several financial scam tactics, she illustrated how banks, experts and non-governmental organisations worked together to bring transnational criminal groups involved in pig butchering schemes, wildlife trafficking and illegal gambling operations to book. Read More