1. INSTITUT DE FORMATION BANCAIRE, LUXEMBOURG
Luxembourg Institute for Training in Banking

2. IFBL: A portrait
28/12/1990: ABBL’s training department becomes the Institut de Formation Bancaire, Luxembourg (IFBL)
Foundation
Officially authorised as organiser of continuing vocational training courses (ministerial order of 17 May 1999)

3. IFBL: A Portrait Mission Objectives
To induct every bank sector employee through our core module “Insertion, or induction training”.
To develop individual skills and knowledge.
To foster a wish for continuing training and a desire to achieve internationally recognised qualifications.
To accompany every employee in his professional development or in retraining for a career in the banking sector.
Train those employed in the Luxembourg financial centre in banking and banking-related careers.

4. Our training offer: 5 key principles
Transparent:
courses are clearly defined by category and product
Modular:
short and sharply targeted modules
no repetition of content in the various modules
Flexibility:
courses and exams can be taken independently
Pragmatic:
training essentially directed towards practice and fully adapted to participant’s working day
Quality assured:
“Quality circles”: definition of needs, drafting and validation of course content and exam questions, etc.

5. Certifications international or sector-specific
Our courses: 5 pilars
Certifications international or sector-specific
Module
Module
Conferences
Tailor-made training
Module
Module
Training pathways
E-learning

6. Training pathways 3 pathways Induction Thematic pathways
E.g. The Culture of Finance (5 modules)
E.g. Taxation (10 modules)
E.g. Money markets and stock markets (10 modules)
Professional pathways
E.g. Private Banking career paths:
Private Banking Assistant
Private Banking Relationship Manager
(in preparation) Financial Adviser
(in preparation) Financial Planner
Module
Module
Module
Module
Training paths

7. Training pathways Modules 4 categories 4 outcomes Training pathways
The Culture of Finance
Markets and Finance
Banking and financial products
Bank support functions and services
4 outcomes
“understand”
“sell and advise”
“exploit and master”
“know”
Module
Module
Module
Module M1 M2 M3
Training pathways M’

8. International/sector specific qualifications
Certifications and partnerships
Importance of having one’s skills recognised and certified
Within the sector
At international level
Training in Compliance, ALCO
Undertakings for Collective Investment, ALFI
IFBL Certified Private Banker
Financial Markets Foundation Course, ICMA Centre (Reading)
Capital Markets and Financial Instruments, ICMA Luxembourg
Financial Risk Management, PRIM

9. Conferences Topical themes Upskilling Workshops and seminars
3 types of conference
Specials
Topical themes
1.5 – 2 hours
3 languages
 Workshops
Essentially practical
0.5 – 2 days
E.g. Human Resources cycle
Seminars
Needs expressed by customers
Topical themes
Upskilling
Workshops and seminars

10. E-learning E-learning Case studies
Prevention of money laundering and the financing of terrorism
Case studies
Opening of personal and company accounts
Exercises, multiple choice questions, instant feedback, simulations, references to legislation
Internet/client intranet
MiFID Directive
General Overview
Impact of MiFID on banking activities
Online Training

11. Tailor-made courses Tailored to needs Flexible timetabling
Why use the IFBL?
Extensive portfolio of trainers/experts
Wide-ranging expertise
3 languages
Some examples
Companies and structures
Anti-money laundering training
Financial products
The business and organisation of banking
Tailored to needs
Flexible timetabling
Personalised