Celebrating Three Years of Impact: Chartered Banker Institute and Institute of Banking and Finance Partnership

  • IBF (Institute of Banking & Finance)
  • 25 April 2025
  • Blog | Blog

To celebrate the third anniversary of our collaboration, our partners at the Institute of Banking and Finance Cambodia have shared their thoughts on this significant milestone in our joint efforts to build capacity in Cambodia’s banking sector. We are delighted to collaborate in this way, contributing to the professional development of banking practitioners and supporting them in setting new standards of excellence in the sector. 

Advancing Professional Standards 

This year marks a significant milestone for Cambodia’s capacity building in banking, as we celebrate the third anniversary of the partnership between the Chartered Banker Institute (CBI) and the Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF). This partnership has focused on enhancing the skills and knowledge of banking professionals through high-quality education and training. Around 30 banks and microfinance institutions have participated in programs such as Chartered Banker by Experience, Certification in Responsible Banking for Board Members and Executives, and Green & Sustainable Finance, highlighting the value and growing recognition of our work together in the Cambodian market. 

Shaping the Future of Banking in Cambodia 

This partnership has had a significant impact beyond individual development, helping shape the future of Cambodia's banking sector. By fostering high professional standards and ethical practices, our two Institutes ensure that banking professionals are ready to tackle challenges, embrace new technologies, and maintain integrity in a rapidly evolving sector. 

Looking Ahead 

As Cambodia’s financial sector continues to develop, our partnership remains committed to providing exceptional educational opportunities for individuals and offers support to our members in upholding the highest standards of professionalism and ethics. In this way, we contribute to a dynamic and progressive banking sector. 

Celebrating 150 Years of Chartered Banker Institute 

This year also marks the 150th anniversary of the Chartered Banker Institute. For one and a half centuries, this body established by bankers for bankers has been at the forefront of advancing professionalism in banking. This milestone reinforces the world’s oldest banking Institute’s ongoing commitment to excellence in banking education and leadership across the globe, including Cambodia. 

The three-year collaboration with IBF, combined with the Chartered Banker Institute’s 150-year heritage, stands as a testament to the continued growth, success, and transformation of Cambodia’s banking and finance sector. 

Here’s to three years of partnership and a bright future ahead!