What is IBF Certification?
IBF Certification is an industry endorsed mark of quality for finance professionals in Singapore. Individuals who have successfully completed eligible IBF-STS accredited assessment programme(s) and meet the relevant criteria may apply for IBF Certification.
The IBF Certification is awarded to practitioners who have attained the required skills for the selected industry segment and function, and are expected to uphold values of professional excellence, integrity and commitment to the industry.
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IBF Certification Benefits
With your IBF Certification, you will enjoy the following:
IBF Recognised Courses
IBF Recognised Courses
Continue to acquire new skills and stay relevant with IBF-STS accredited and FTS-recognised courses. These courses are also eligible for CPD hours.
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Networking Opportunities
Networking Opportunities
Engage with industry leaders who have been conferred the IBF Fellows or IBF Distinguished Fellows award at exclusive IBF platforms.
Industry Recognition
Industry Recognition
IBF Certification is an industry endorsed mark of quality for finance professionals. Certified individuals may use the professional certification titles IBF Qualified “IBFQ”; or IBF Advanced “IBFA” depending on the level of certification accorded by IBF.
IBF CERTIFICATION APPLICATION
FOR WHOM
CRITERIA
IBF Qualified (Level 1)
For new entrants with less than 3 years of financial services industry experience
75% of TSCs within job role, including:
- Industry Rules & Regulations
- Product Knowledge
*TSCs for Product Knowledge and Rules & Regulations can be attained through either regulatory exams or training courses
Industry Experience Requirement: NIL
IBF Advanced (Level 2)
For practitioners with 3 to 7 years of relevant experience in selected industry segment
75% of TSCs within job role
Industry Experience Requirement: applicants must currently be in the selected job role with at least 3 years of relevant experience in the selected industry segment
IBF Advanced (Level 3)
For practitioners with at least 8 years of relevant experience in selected industry segment
75% of TSCs within job role
Industry Experience Requirement: applicants must currently be in the selected job role with at least 8 years of relevant experience in the selected industry segment
Want to register for IBF Certification?
Candidates must create an account in the IBF Portal to apply
