Delivering the skills for a growing

financial services industry

Welcome 3 History 4 What we do 5 Qualifications 6 EBTN 10 Collaborators 12 Events 14

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“I would like to praise ifs Malta’s growing contribution to the Maltese economy through its learning activities, and in particular in its involvement in the Educational Consultative Council. It has been participating in the work of the European Banking and Financial Services Training Association”

Profs. Joseph Bonnici Ex-Governor, Central Bank of Malta

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ifs Malta is a long standing institution in the

provision of financial education, making

available the necessary knowledge, skills and

competences to enrich professional careers

in the local financial services industry. The

institute is founded on solid foundations of

providing detailed and technical education

together with engaging in continuous

dialogue with employers, students and

tutors, ensuring that remains abreast of what

is happening in the financial services sector.

With more than 50 years of experience in

financial services education the institute has

evolved considerably. From its humble

origins, ifs Malta, has developed itself into a

leading provider of knowledge and education

for people employed in the Maltese financial

services sector.

ifs Malta seeks to promote a high standard of

professional skills and values amongst persons

engaged in the provision of financial services to

the general public.

ifs Malta, originally known as the Chartered

institute of Bankers, has been at the forefront

of providing and fostering professional

education in the local financial services sector

since 1961. Education has always been the

backbone of the financial services sector’s

continuous development and this has been the

key to the Institute’s success. The Institute is

committed to continue to strengthen financial

services education for the benefit of its

members, the financial services sector, its

practitioners and the Maltese society in

general.

Kenneth B Micallef President - ifs Malta

Welcome

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ifs Malta, was established in 1961 as a voluntary organisation with a mission to

promote knowledge and education in banking and financial services and to

facilitate the elevation of professionalism within the sector.

The Institute began offering qualifications awarded by the ifs School of Finance

(then known as the Chartered Institute of Bankers - UK) and continues to do so

to this day. These qualifications are complemented by a comprehensive range

of other programmes and training courses offered by Central Law Training,

International Compliance Association, Chartered Institute for Securities &

Investments and Bangor University. In 2007 it secured membership of the

European Banking and Financial Services Training Association to share best

practice and experience of how to constantly raise the bar for training

standards and develop financial services education. In a bid to address

shortages in the local talent pool, ifs Malta has fostered a close collaboration

and relationship with the Malta Financial Services Authority and is an active

member of the Education Consultative Council.

Banks have traditionally been ifs Malta’s main clients but the organisation has

evolved and is now also working increasingly closer with the investment, funds

and regulatory sectors.

History

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Bridging finance and education

for the past fifty years

ifs Malta is run by an elected

committee of professionals from

within the financial services sector,

who serve on a voluntary basis. With

the assistance of a small dedicated

staff complement, ifs Malta seeks to

promote and foster financial services

education in Malta.

This is achieved directly and through

a number of strategic alliances,

primarily with the University of

Malta, as well as with established

International schools in the area of

financial education, including Lon-

don Institute for Banking & Finance,

CLT International, Chartered Institute

for Securities & Investments, the

International Compliance Associa-

tion, The European Federation of

Financial Analysts Societies and Ban-

gor University. Through its compre-

hensive range of professional ser-

vices the Institute offers qualifica-

tions from awareness Certificate to a

Masters level of specialisation, main-

ly targeting the banking, invest-

ments, funds, trusts and regulatory

sectors.

In addition, the local Institute

delivers regular tailor-made and

general training programmes to

various financial services

organisations and the public at large.

What we do

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Awareness Courses Maltese Financial Regulation

EQF Level 3

Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering

Certificate in Compliance

Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention

EQF Level 4

Risk in Financial Services

Managing Cyber Security

Certificate in Financial Administration and Planning

EQF Level 4

International Certificate in Wealth and Investment Management

International Introduction to Securities and Investments

Investment Operations Certificate

Combating Financial Crime

Global Financial Compliance

Islamic Finance

Award in Maltese Home Loan Finance

Qualifications

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EQF Level 5

International Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance/Anti Money Laundering

Professional Banker Certificate and Diploma

Investment Advice Diploma

Diploma for Financial Advisers

Adv. Certificate in Global Securities Operations

Managing Operation Risk in Financial Services

Advanced Certificate in Wealth

Adv Certificate in Global Security Operations

Risk & Regulation in Banking

EQF Level 6

Chartered Banker

Private Client Investment Advice & Man.

Diploma in Investment Operations

Managing Operational Risk & Governance

Finanical Risk Management in Banks

EQF Level 7

Chartered Banker MBA

Masters in Wealth Management

MSc in Banking Practice & Management

CEFA—EFFAS

Qualifications

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Qualification Collaborators

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STEP Certificate & Diploma in International Trust Management

Distance Learning Plus (DL+)

The STEP Certificate and Diploma in International Trust Management is a Society of Trust and Estate

Practitioners and CLTI qualification. It is awarded in association with the International Trust Companies

Association (ITCA) and Manchester Business School (MBS), a school of the University of Manchester.

The STEP Certificate provides a solid grounding in international trust practice from a global and local

perspective.

The STEP qualification really motivates the individuals who study for it.

You can see them mature as employees, becoming more confident and

knowledgeable, which in turn benefits the clients. What benefits

the clients will ultimately benefit the company as a whole.

Pearline McIntosh, ACIB TEP, Vice President - Trust Services, Butterfield Trust (Bermuda) Limited.

Qualification Collaborators

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The STEP Diploma is recognised worldwide as the benchmark qualification for those working in the

international trusts arena. The Diploma explores common international principles and practices in detail and

relates them to your local jurisdiction and other leading trust centres. It comprises the following four papers:

• TrustCreation: Law and Practice

• Company Law and Practice

• Trust Administration and Accounts

• Trustee Investment and Financial Appraisal

The European Banking & Financial Services Training Association (EBTN), is a non profit organisation. It was established on 4th November 1991, and is composed of leading banks and financial training organisations across Europe. The Association became a forum to allow its members to work together on joint studies and projects and exchange experiences. Its vision is to create a common European Education and Training Culture within Banking & Financial Services Sector.

www.ebtn.eu

European Activities Biannual Conferences - a unique forum where the Executives responsible for Education and Training of bankers in their respective countries can meet, exchange

views and keep abreast of the changes affecting their banking education/ training programmes and the global financial markets.

International Conferences - a unique opportunity to exchange innovative and professional opinions in the field of HR management and latest developments in financial services. Workshops & Symposiums - the workshops handle topics of interest to EBTN members. In addition to its aim to offer knowledge of added value, it facilitates EBTN to fulfill its role as a platform for information, exchange and discussion on bilateral issues from a multilateral perspective.

EBTN

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European Projects

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The London Insitute of Banking & Finance

is the division of the ifs that specifically

supports and promotes professionalism in

the regulated advice sector and the wider

financial services industry. It does so

through the provision of qualifications,

continuing professional development

services and through the dissemination of

best practice. The Institute is an FSA

Accredited Body and is recognised as an

awarding body by Ofqual.

www.libf.ac.uk

The International Compliance Association

(ICA) helps businesses, regulatory

authorities, government agencies and

clients promote best practice through

education, dialogue, information exchange

and detailed resource material. The ICA

works with regulators and other

representative groups all over the world.

ICA's internationally recognised

qualifications, which are awarded in

association with the prestigious

Manchester Business School, enhance the

knowledge and skills of individuals,

improve business practice and minimise

risk.

www.int-comp.org

The Society of Trust and Estate

Practitioners (STEP) is a unique

professional body providing members with

a local, national and international learning

and business network. STEPS provides

education, training, representation and

networking for its members, who are

professionals specialising in trusts and

estates, executorship, administration and

related taxes. Members advise clients on

the broad business of the management of

personal finance.

www.step.org

Collaborators

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Central Law Training is the UK’s

leading provider of post

qualification training and

accreditation for professionals

working in the legal and funds

sector. Established over 25

years ago, CLT has been

delivering CPD training and

professional courses to a wide

variety of professionals. Its

nationwide programme of

learning is second to none.

www.clt.co.uk

The Chartered Institute for

Securities & Investment (CISI) is

the largest and most widely

respected professional body for

those who work in the securities

and investment industry in the

UK and in a growing number of

financial centres globally.

Evolved from the London Stock

Exchange, CISI has now more

than 40,000 members in 89

countries. In the past year, the

institute set over 42,000

examinations in 68 countries,

covering a range of vocational

qualifications.

www.cisi.org

Bangor University is a long

established University dedicated

to academic excellence. Bangor

is rated top in Wales and is in

the top 15 of UK universities for

teaching excellence according to

the Sunday Times University

Guide 2012, (Sept 2011).

www.bangor.ac.uk

The Certified European Financial Analyst was set up in 1991. It is accredited in 26 European coun-tries besides Argentina and Bra-zil and is well recognised by employers. The CEFA qualifica-tion designation is recognized by the regulators in many Euro-pean countries, Including the Financial Conduct Authority FCA in UK and the Malta Financial Regulatory Authority.

www.effas.com

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As part of its ongoing commitment, ifs Malta takes

the responsibility of organising three main

prestigious events, namely the Graduation

Ceremony - to commemorate students’ hard work

and achievements; the Annual Dinner – a prestigious

event where key decision makers in the financial

services come together for the occasion, and an

Annual Seminar – a seminar delivered to members

and a very select audience which usually boasts a

speaker of international expertise and repute.

Events

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Graduation — the Institute commemorates the successful efforts and achievements of its students by annually presenting certificates during its graduation ceremony in recognition for all their hard work.

Seminar — the Institute delivers an Annual Seminar, attracting both local and foreign respected experts as key

speakers. Financial services professionals and decision-making delegates are normally in attendance. This event

offers plenty of networking opportunities for business professionals alike.

Dinner— the Annual Dinner has become an important annual event in the calendar of bankers and financial services practitioners where guests have the opportunity to meet and network. Keynote addresses are delivered by the Governor of the Central Bank and Minister of Finance during the evening.

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ifs Malta 60, G’Mangia Hill,

Pieta’ PTA 1316.

T: +356 21240335 E: info@ifsmalta.org W:www.ifsmalta.org

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