Equipping professionals with the knowledge, skills and qualifications needed to excel in their careers.

The London Institute of Banking & Finance exists to advance banking and finance by providing outstanding education and thinking, tailored to the needs of business, individuals and society.

Founded in the City of London in 1879, The London Institute of Banking & Finance remains the only banking and finance professional body with degree awarding powers.

  • 140m

    years and counting

    Providing industry leading education and thought leadership for over 140 years

  • 120m

    countries

    A global community of students and alumni in over 120 countries

  • 1.5m

    people

    Guided over 1.5m bankers and financial services professionals to develop a career in the financial sector

Lifelong partners in financial education

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Alex Fraser

Chief Executive

Throughout our history we’ve supported financial professionals around the globe to develop their careers. We do this by sharing quality education through a range of programmes, courses, qualifications, and degrees, designed to make individuals more effective and businesses more competitive.

Founded in London in 1879 as the Institute of Bankers, we have evolved to offer globally recognised executive training and professional qualifications to support the banking and finance sector around the world.

Our programmes range from technical banking topics to future banking, risk and sustainability. They’re delivered by a talented faculty of subject matter experts who have industry experience as well as academic. We use a blend of learning methodologies and channels – that ensures a great experience and outcomes for participants and maximum return on investment.

As one of Asia’s leading financial hubs, our regional office in Singapore is well equipped to support professionals and expand our offering to be tailored and relevant for the APAC region.

We are The London Institute of Banking & Finance, your lifelong partners in financial education.

The London Institute of Banking & Finance (APAC Pte Ltd) is a registered company in Singapore. UEN 201917219H