CHARTERED BANKER The gold standard in banking qualification
Dec 18, 2015
CHARTERED BANKER The gold standard in banking qualification
WHy CHoosE CHARTERED BANKER?
Chartered Banker is the most prestigious and internationally recognised professional qualification in banking across the globe. It is a world class qualification that will help you achieve and maintain the highest standards of excellence and professionalism. Recognised and supported by major banking and finance organisations internationally, the Chartered Banker pathway is structured to advance your career in retail or commercial banking.
Internationally Recognised as the Gold Standard in Banking Equivalent to a British Honours Degree Practical and Professional Programme that Combines Theory and Practice Choose Modules based on Career Aspirations Flexible Online Programme with Optional Classroom Support
The gold standard in banking qualification
Learning outcomes The overall aim of the programme is to provide you with an extensive, detailed and critical knowledge of the banking sector. Upon completion of the programme, you will demonstrate sound understanding of the financial services industry and develop skills and abilities to make professional judgments and informed decisions in relevant work situations.
Chartered Banker is jointly awarded by the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers and the Chartered Banker Institute in the UK, the only body in the world able to confer this award.
CHARTERED BANKER EDUCATIoN PATHWAyA blended learning programme incorporating face-to-face and online learning methods, the pathway is designed to give you the flexibility of qualifying for this prestigious status while being employed.
It comprises three levels of qualification that generally require 3 to 5 years to completion:
Aspiring entrants and entry level executives in the banking industry.
Upon successfully completing 2 compulsory module examinations and 1 elective of your choice: Receive Chartered Banker
Certificate
Upon successfully completing any 3 module examinations of your choice: Receive Professional Banker
Certificate Advance to Level 3,
Chartered Banker
Upon successfully completing 3 compulsory module examinations: Receive Executive Banker Certificate Advance to Level 2,
Professional Banker
Executive Banker provides you with a firm foundation of how banking and financial services operate and the challenges you may face.
LEvEL 1
Who is it for? Banking professionals with several years of experience.
Professional Banker allows you to select specialist modules that most accurately reflect your job function or career progression aspirations.
LEvEL 2
PRofEssIoNAL BANKER
Who is it for?
Chartered Banker combines theory and practice and will equip you with extensive, detailed and critical understanding of the banking sector to develop skills to make professional judgements and informed decisions in work situations.
LEvEL 3
CHARTERED BANKER
Seasoned professionals serving in leadership roles in the banking industry.
Who is it for?
ExECUTIvE BANKER
Upon completion of Level 3 of the Chartered Banker qualification and having satisfied 3 years of approved practical experience, you will be able to apply for the Chartered Banker membership. The Chartered Banker membership is jointly awarded by AICB and the Chartered Banker Institute in the UK, the only body in the world able to confer the status of Chartered Banker. As a Chartered Banker, you will be required to demonstrate high standards of professional excellence, continuous development of knowledge and skills and compliance with the Institutes Code of Professional Conduct.
LEvEL 1: ExECUTIvE BANKER
The syllabus is based on the UK Chartered Banker curriculum, adapted and contextualised to the Malaysian Banking environment.
syllabus structure
Complete all 3 modules.
financial systems and Regulatory frameworks
Risk in financial services Banking operations and Professional Ethics
EB1 EB2 EB3
Method of Assessment
* MCQs: multiple-choice questions
Notes: Must successfully complete all 3 modules within 3 years. Candidates may enrol and attempt the examinations for one or more modules in any sequence.
An examination with 100 independent MCQs* (100%) Pass Mark: 60% Duration: 2 hours Sittings: Apr, Aug, Nov Centres: Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu
Each module:
1. Financial Institutions and Their Services
2. Islamic Banking3. Payment Systems4. The Financial Markets5. The Foreign Exchange and
Derivatives Markets6. Monetary Policy7. Financial Regulation
1. Principles of Risk Management
2. International Risk Regulation: The Basel Framework
3. Corporate Governance and Risk Management
4. Operational Risk5. Credit Risk6. Market Risk7. Investment Risk8. Liquidity Risk
1. Bank Service2. Bank/Customer
Relationships3. Operating Customer
Accounts4. Cheques, Electronic
Payments and Plastic Cards5. Providing Finance6. Security for Advances7. Wealth Management8. Professional Ethics
Notes: Must successfully complete all 3 modules within 3 years. Candidates may enrol and attempt the examinations for one or more modules in any sequence.
1. Bank Management: the Context2. Government Policies and
Regulation3. Establishing New Delivery
Channels4. Analysing Bank Performance5. Managing Non-Interest Income
and Expenses6. Price Fixed Income Securities7. Measuring Interest Rate Risk
with Gap8. Managing Interest Rate Risk
Duration Gap and Economic Value of Equity
LEvEL 2: PRofEssIoNAL BANKER
Bank Management Business Lending
Notes: Must successfully complete all 3 modules within 3 years. Candidates may enrol and attempt the examinations for one or more modules in any sequence.
1. Business Credit2. Business Credit Analysis3. Structuring the Credit:
Products and Pricing4. Structuring the Credit:
Collateral Conditions and Covenants
5. Loan Monitoring and Management
Retail Lending International Banking and offshore Practice
International Trade finance
1. Principles of Credit and Lending
2. Types of Borrowers3. Credit Information and
Verification4. Loan Securities and
Documentation5. Credit Support6. Pricing7. Consumption Credit8. Property Financing9. Investment Financing10. Hire-Purchase and Leasing11. Outline of Islamic Banking
and Consumer Financing
1. Capital Markets2. The Foreign Exchange
Markets and Money Markets3. Exchange-Traded Financial
Derivatives4. International Banking5. Risks and Regulation in
Banking and Financial Services
6. Offshore Centres7. Private Banking8. Labuan IBFC9. AntiMoney Laundering
Regulations10. Offshore Centre Case Studies11. Future Developments
1. Introduction to International Trade
2. Methods of Payment in International Trade
3. Documentary Collections4. Documentary Credits5. Guarantees and Standby
Letters of Credit6. Foreign Exchange and
Exchange Controls7. Trade Finance8. Trade Support from
Government Agencies9. Islamic Trade Finance and
Islamic Banking
9. Using Derivatives to Manage Interest Rate Risk
10. Funding the Bank11. Managing the Liquidity12. The Effective Use of Capital13. Overview of Credit Policy
and Loan Characteristics14. Evaluating Customer Loans15. Evaluating Commercial Loan
Requests16. Managing the Investment
Portfolio
The syllabus is based on the UK Chartered Banker curriculum, adapted and contextualised to the Malaysian Banking environment.
syllabus structure
Complete any 3 modules of your choice.
PB1 PB2 PB3 PB4 PB5
Marketing and selling in financial services Customer Relationship Management
1. Introduction to Financial Services2. What is Marketing?3. Price4. Place and Distribution5. Promotion and Advertising6. Product Development and People7. Segmentation8. Customer Satisfaction and Retention9. E-Marketing
1. Customer Experience2. Customer Relationship Management3. CRM Strategy4. Impact of CRM on Marketing and Segmentation5. Customer Retention6. Corporate Social Responsibility7. Service Quality8. Staffing to Ensure Quality Standards9. Service Recovery10. Customer Communication11. CRM with Business Customers
Method of Assessment
* MCQs: multiple-choice questions
An examination with 2 parts: - Part 1: 60 MCQs (60%) - Part 2: 20 case based MCQs (40%)
Pass Mark: 60% Duration: 3 hours Sittings: Apr, Aug, Nov Centres: Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu
Each module:
Method of Assessment
Examination (70%) 3 hours and 15 minutes Assignment (30%) 3,000 wordsEach module:
LEvEL 3: CHARTERED BANKER
Choose 1 module
Compulsory modules Elective modules
Professionalism, Ethics & RegulationsContemporary Issues in Banking
Credit & Lending Risk Management in Banking Applied Business & Corporate Banking Retail Banking Banking for High Net Worth Individuals
Notes: The Chartered Banker programme will commence in the later part of 2015. Topics are accurate at time of print but may be subject to change based on the
Institutes discretion.
PB6 PB7
The syllabus is based on the UK Chartered Banker curriculum, adapted and contextualised to the Malaysian Banking environment.
syllabus structure
Complete 2 compulsory modules and 1 elective module.
Notes: Must successfully complete all 3 modules within 3 years. Candidates may enrol and attempt the examinations for one or more modules in any sequence.
LEARNING sUPPoRT ENTRy REQUIREMENTs
IMPORTANT NOTES: To be admitted into the AICB qualification programmes, candidates must meet AICB entry requirements stipulated in the qualification entry criteria. Prior qualifications used for admission purposes will be subject to further assessment by AICB on a case-by-case basis on the level and content of
the qualification. Prior qualifications used for admission purposes must be from Institutions recognised by AICB. Prior bank work experience if required must be relevant and are subject to further assessment by AICB on a case-by-case basis on the level and
context of the experience. AICB entry requirements for qualifications are subject to change from time to time. Candidates are required to check AICBs website for the
latest updates.
Self-Paced Self Study
Online Learning
Optional Classroom Support (RM800 per module)
LEvEL 1 LEvEL 2 LEvEL 3
1. English Proficiency Test
PRE-LEARNING
ExAM PREP
LEARNINGREvIsIoN
2. Study Guide3. Module
Study Text4. E-Learning
Tutorial
5. Revision Passcards
6. Practice Questions
7. Mock Test
8. Exam Preparation Clinic (F2F)
Candidates can choose any of the following flexible study methods:
Sample of Module Study Text and Revision Passcards
Note: Learning support only applies to Executive Banker and Professional Banker.
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Membership Requirement: Candidates are required to be Individual Members of AICB
Prior Qualification Requirement: Candidates are eligible to enter Executive Banker with ANY ONE of the following qualifications: Diploma Degree Professional Qualification SPM or equivalent qualification
with minimum of 1 year banking experience at the time of enrolment
Candidates may also enter Executive Banker if they are currently studying for a University Degree or Professional Qualification from Institutions recognised by AICB
Membership Requirement:Candidates are required to be IndividualMembers of AICB
Prior qualification requirement: 1. Standard Entry RouteCandidates with the Executive Banker qualification are eligible to enter Professional Banker
2. Direct Entry Route:Candidates with any of the following qualifications are eligible to enter Professional Banker level directly: AICB/ICA Certification in AML/CFT AICB Certificate in Internal Auditing for
Financial Institutions AICB Certificate in Offshore Financial
Services and Administration AICB Banking and Financial Services
Certificate Diploma majoring in Banking or Finance Degree majoring in Banking, Law,
Finance or Accountancy Postgraduate degree / professional
qualification
Membership Requirement:Candidates are required to be Individual Members of AICB
Prior qualification requirement:Standard Entry RouteCandidates with the Professional Banker qualification are eligible to enter Chartered Banker
Executive Banker Professional Banker Chartered Banker
HoW To REGIsTER Enrol Now Visit the AICB website at www.aicb.org.my and click on to enrol.
Chartered BankerPublished
Price
2015 Introductory Prices Online Resources, Study Text & One Exam Sitting
AICB Members
LEVELRM per module
LOCAL RM per module
INTERNATIONAL USD per module
1 Executive Banker 1,500 850 300
2 Professional Banker 2,000 1,150 400
3 Chartered Banker 4,500 3,200 1,100
PRoGRAMME fEEs
Exam Resit Fee: RM250 per module
Application
Membership Categories
financial Institutions Non-financial Institutions
Ordinary (RM) Member (RM) Affiliate (RM) Associate (RM)
Employed in approved financial institution
Non-managerial position
Less than 5 years work experience
Employed in approved financial institution, AND:
- AICB certification/qualification + 3 years work experience in financial services + supervisory/management position
oR
- Recognised degree/professional qualification + 5 years work experience in financial services + supervisory/management position
Not employed in approved financial institution
Non-managerial position
Less than 5 years work experience
Not employed in approved financial institution
Managerial position
At least 5 years work experience
New Membership Annual Subscription
40 90 60 110
Renewal of Annual Subscription
40 90 60 110
Note: AICB membership and programme fees are subject to change. For the latest updates, please visit www.aicb.org.my.
AICB MEMBERsHIP fEEsBelow are the various membership fees for the following categories of membership:
AsIAN INsTITUTE of CHARTERED BANKERs The Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB) is the professional body for the banking and financial services industry in Malaysia. It aims to elevate the banking industry and uphold standards of excellence by enhancing the quality of professionals who work within the industry.
To that end, AICB offers industry-focused professional examinations, qualifications and awards that are attuned to the cultural changes and the evolving landscape of the financial world. It accomplishes this through its own curriculum and through collaboration with renowned institutions locally and abroad, to share international best practices and standards. An AICB qualification elevates your status as a banking professional on par with the worlds best.
Transformed from the Institute of Bankers Malaysia founded in 1977, the establishment of the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers is an initiative supported by its Council. With this transformation, AICB will champion the vision of professionalising bankers to establish high standards of professional excellence as well as to instil a minimum standard of professional and ethical conduct through the partnership with the Chartered Banker Institute, the only professional banking Institute in the UK.
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