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NEWS FEATURE

LABUAN CONFERENCE:THE PERFECT STORMThe Combating Financial Fraud Conference was held at the Dorsett Grand Labuan on 10th to 11th August 2016. This year’s theme, “The Perfect Storm” offered a platform for industry professionals to learn about the latest trends in fighting financial crime.

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AICB HOLDS CAREER

UTAR students interested in the banking and financial industry were thrilled when the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers collaborated with UTAR’s own Finance and Investment Society, Bachelor of Finance (Hons) to hold a career talk, “Banking, Is It The Job For You?” on 17 August 2016.

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ENROLLMENT CLOSING DATESTake note of these closing datesfor AICB’s qualification enrollments.

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HAPPENINGS / 2HAPPENINGS / 1 ANNOUNCEMENT

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CONGRATULATIONS!

All candidates who has successfullypassed in the first exam batch for BRM1. (More Info)

The Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB) recently honoured its 2015 graduates at the 19th Graduation & Awards Ceremony at the Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur. the Chairman of AICB was present to give the opening address.

TALK WITH UTAR

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I n his opening speech,Tan Sri Azman Hashim congratulated the 2015 graduates for their hard work, a monument which made the AICB proud. He also thanked the banking institutes for supporting the graduates in their studies.

Tan Sri Azman Hashim highlightedthe importance of the challenges faced by today’s bankers, and how they must be prepared with the necessary knowledge and skill to excel in the ever-changing fieldwhich is the market itself. He also commended the efforts of the AICB in maintaining an ethical standard, and

rallied the members to pursue further knowledge. He ended the speech with the importance of AICB’s exclusive membership, which would help in a graduate’s career development.

The ceremony was concluded withthe presentation of certificates byAICB's VVIP guests to the graduates.

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The Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB) held their 19th Graduation & Awards Ceremony at the Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, on 30 July 2016. Around 650 guests were present, along with AICB's Chairman Tan Sri Azman Hashim, YB Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Tay Ah Lek and several other VVIPs.

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This conference which was in its 4th year provided a platform to over 120 industry professionals to learn the latest industry trends in anti money laundering and a risk based approach, with sessions addressing cross border transactions, governance on offshore tax, common reporting standards and legislation governing international financial centres.

O nce again, delegates convergedin Labuan to learn and share best practices and latest trends and techniques in fighting financial crime, and update themselves on the latest reporting standards required for the offshore industry.

The half day workshop on Day 1, titled “Anti Money Laundering and Risk Based Methodologies” provedto be a popular session as lively

presentations was shared withthe delegates. Thought-provoking presentations on “Transformationof International Financial Centres – Legislation and Governance wasalso well received by the audience. The conference also provided an interactive forum to the practitioners and policy makers in addressing the cutting edge issues related to Anti Money Laundering. Collaborative Learning experiences with unlimited

access addressing new compliance requirements, emerging financial crime threats and lessons from real-world cases was much debated and shared with the delegates.

Participants who were engaged inthe strategic discussions walked away with actionable solutions delivered by renowned compliance executives.

The Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB) held 19th Graduation & Awards Ceremony at the Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, on 30 July 2016. Around 650 guests were present, along with AICB's Chairman Tan Sri Azman Hashim, YB Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Tay Ah Lek and several other VVIPs.

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THE PERFECT STORM10 & 11 August 2016 | Dorsett Grand Labuan

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AICB is committed to help university graduates in achieving the relevant professional qualification and membership that will give them a head start in their career in the banking and financial services industry. This has always been an important aspect of AICB’s objective as the Institute aims to build a sustainable talent pipeline for the industry.

W ith that AICB expands its outreach to students in tertiary education by collaborating with the Finance and Investment Society, Bachelor of Finance (Hons) of Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) to organise a career talk titled “Banking, Is It the Job for You?” on 17 August 2016. The talk received overwhelming response and attracted 100 UTAR students.

Our invited guest speaker,Dato’ Howard Choo shared his extensive experience in thebanking and financial services industry with the students duringhis talk. He illustrated the roles and responsibilities of a banker and provided insights for students planning on embarking on a career journey in this industry. Students found this useful as they now know

the necessary skills and capabilities needed to be employer-ready when they the profession after graduation.

The talk ended with a lively Q&A session as Dato’ Howard Choo answered tentatively to allquestions raised by the students.

aicb holds career talk with utar

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Enrollment Closing Dates

This is a gentle reminder to those registering for our qualifications, candidates must enroll by the closing dates listed in the table below. AICB will not be able to entertain any applications sent in after the published closing date.

QUALIFICATIONS ENROLMENT CLOSING DATE INTAKE

Bank Risk Management 16 September 2016 September 2016

Executive Banker 30 September 2016 September 2016

Professional Banker 30 September 2016 September 2016

30 September 2016 September 2016

Retail Credit Professional 30 September 2016 September 2016

Business Credit Professional 30 September 2016 September 2016

Investor Protection Professional 19 October 2016 November 2016

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Please click here for more details on the revised entry requirements on Chartered Banker.

Accelerated Route – Entry Requirement Progression Pathway

ProfessionalBanker

Recognised Degree Complete 3 CB modules(as per the qualification structure rules)

AICB Qualifications• Certified Credit Executive (CCE)• Certification in AML/CFT (CAML)• Certification in Regulatory Compliance (CRC)• Certificate in Internal Auditing for Financial Institutions (CIAFIN)• Investor Protection Professional Certification (IPPC)

Complete 3 CB modules(as per the qualification structure rules)

AICB Qualifications• Certified Credit Professional (CCP) (Consumer/Business)• Retail Credit Professional (RCP)• Business Credit Professional (BCP)• Certified Professional in AML/CFT (CPAML)• Advanced Certification in AML/CFT (ACAML)• Advanced Certification in Regulatory Compliance (ACRC)• Bank Risk Management (BRM)• Pasaran Kewangan Malaysia Certificate (PKMC)

Complete 3 CB modules(as per the qualification structure rules)

For more information, please call (603) 2095 6833 ext. 122 / 187 or email enquiries@aicb.org.my

Revised Entry Requirements –Chartered Banker Accelerated RouteErrata (July Issue)

Accelerated Route – Entry Requirement Progression Pathway

ProfessionalBanker

Recognised Degree Complete 3 PB modules(as per the qualification structure rules)

AICB Qualifications• Certified Credit Executive (CCE)• Certification in AML/CFT (CAML)• Certification in Regulatory Compliance (CRC)• Certificate in Internal Auditing for Financial Institutions (CIAFIN)• Investor Protection Professional Certification (IPPC)

Complete 3 PB modules(as per the qualification structure rules)

AICB Qualifications• Certified Credit Professional (CCP) (Consumer/Business)• Retail Credit Professional (RCP)• Business Credit Professional (BCP)• Certified Professional in AML/CFT (CPAML)• Advanced Certification in AML/CFT (ACAML)• Advanced Certification in Regulatory Compliance (ACRC)• Bank Risk Management (BRM)• Pasaran Kewangan Malaysia Certificate (PKMC)

Complete 2 PB modules(as per the qualification structure rules)

Corrected Version (July Issue)