Frequent Asked Questions
Can I become a qualified member by studying at a university? edited
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What are the benefits to Member?
Professional qualification and membership of the Chartered Banker Institute form a solid base for a successful career in banking and financial services. As a member, you'll benefit from the Institute's status, and professional standing, and be able to meet the requirements of the UK's financial regulators. You'll also be more employable and have better career prospects.
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Professional status
We are the only body in the world able to confer the status of Chartered Banker - recognised and understood by your customers and peers as demonstrating your commitment to continued professional development.
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Professional Insight
Keep up-to-date and well informed. As a member you will have access to trusted information sources, such as our bi-monthly magazine, Chartered Banker, helping keep you informed of important issues in the sector.
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Volunteering
Raise your professional profile through the volunteering opportunities we can offer. These range from speaking at events, writing content, committee work, inform thought leadership through surveys or become an FEP volunteer.
What are the benefits to employers?
We have always led the drive towards higher standards of professionalism and ethical behaviour in banking. Supporting our members within your bank aligns you to this cause. It shows your organisation is committed to helping its employees in improving the culture and standards in banking.
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Performance
Supporting employees achieve and maintain professional membership will help increase the number of qualified, confident and competent professionals working for you. This leads to better customer service and business performance demonstrated via significantly improved net promoter scores.
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Best Practice
With access to relevant news and information, members can discuss these issues with their peers at our events or in private discussion fora. We believe their organisations benefit from the insight and innovations this brings.
How to become a member
For most, membership comes through study with us or one of our learning partners. Our programmes include modern apprenticeships, specialist banking certificates, the flagship Chartered Banker Diploma and a growing range of degree programmes offered with leading universities.
We also offer approved qualifications for those in regulated advice roles. Visit our range of qualifications We also welcome experienced bankers who may have qualified through other bodies in the UK and overseas. Below is important information about our membership grades.
How to partner with us
Given the commitment to professionalism of our members, we are careful in selecting those we work with, ensuring that they share these same values and are culturally compatible with all that the Institute stands for. We are always pleased to hear from those wishing to support our work to enhance and sustain professional standards in banking.
If you would like to find out more about collaboration opportunities with the Institute, please contact us with a brief description of your interest in our work and we will be delighted to discuss this further with you.