IBS becomes a trusted partner of LIBF

The London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF), UK, has signed an agreement to formally recognize the training programs offered by the Institute of Banking Studies (IBS).

IBS has become a “Trusted Partner” of LIBF, following a thorough review of the quality and relevance of its training programs. It is the highest level of recognition offered by the UK-based financial education provider to its international stakeholders.

To become a Trusted Partner, IBS has demonstrated its training programs are of a high quality, its trainers are experienced and its learning facilities support their students in completing their studies in line with LIBF own high standards. The partnership enables LIBF to assist IBS in its objective to promote professional education to those working in the Kuwaiti financial services sector and support their career development.

Along with receiving external recognition, the IBS’ training programs will now provide their students a pathway to LIBF’s framework of professional qualifications, which will provide Kuwaiti banking staff the opportunity to continue their studies up to Chartered and Masters (MSc) level.

Professor Yaqoub Alrefaei, Director General of the Institute of Banking Studies said: “This partnership is globally the first “Trusted Partner Agreement” to be granted by LIBF to an international organization and as such is recognition of the high quality of training and development provided by IBS. We look forward to working with the LIBF in further enhancing the significant quality of the Kuwait financial services sector”.

Alex Fraser, CEO, The London Institute of Banking & Finance, said: “This agreement recognizes the excellent work IBS has done in encouraging professional financial education in Kuwait. We are delighted to assist IBS in broadening the scope of their programs, ensuring they remain relevant and continue to meet the requirements of the banking and finance community.”