for financial education Lifelong partners for financial education Hema Tank Associate Dean htank@libf.ac.uk

We’ve been at the heart of the sector since 1879

financial services professionals study our qualifications every year Today… 120 countries A global community of students and alumni in over 120 countries 135 years Providing industry leading education and thought leadership 30,000 Young people taking our financial capability qualifications a year 20,000 financial services professionals study our qualifications every year

Our vision To be an internationally recognised organisation delivering outstanding financial education

We concentrate on four key areas Highly regarded and distinctive degree programmes and professional qualifications Supporting the development of those who aspire to and already work in financial services Enhancing the financial skills and capability, and broadening our outreach in the wider community Research and thought leadership to advance the banking and finance profession

Joining the dots Highly regarded and distinctive degree programmes (University) and professional qualifications (Corporate) Supporting the development of those who aspire to and already work in financial services (careers) Enhancing the financial skills and capability, (schools) and broadening our outreach in the wider community (charity) Research and thought leadership (academic) to advance the banking and finance profession (corporate)

How it works Structure Finances Decision Making 3 Business areas, 1 COO Report to Chief Executive Responsible for owning strategy Sits on Board of Governors Finances Responsible for P&L Allocated costs to all services Decision Making Empowered at local level/big decision at BH/LG Organisational decisions Priorities

Advantages Providing opportunities to network and share information Sharing insight and generating thought leadership An active global community Pipeline for recruitment. Exposure to the sector across all programmes Profile/brand/presence Risks

Financial Capability & Outreach

Preparing young people for life Helping schools instil the knowledge and confidence their pupils need to make good financial decisions Focusing on the everyday financial skills needed and essential skills employers say are missing Making the banking and finance sector more accessible and attainable Financial education now in the national curriculum

And formal structured qualifications Accredited by Ofqual A Level and GCSE equivalents Fully funded for delivery in schools and colleges Included in school performance tables CeFS & DipFS carry maximum available UCAS points Level 3 Diploma in Financial Studies (DipFS) Level 3 Certificate in Financial Studies (CeFS) Level 2 Certificate in Financial Education (CeFE) Level 2 Award in Financial Education (AiFE) Level 1 LiFE Award

Degree Programmes

Developing the next generation of professionals Providing the skills and knowledge that the sector expects from people starting out or furthering their careers Delivered by respected practitioners and industry thinkers Learning is based on contemporary real life rather than text book theory Our students graduate with the recognised professional status for sector employment

Delivered in a professional environment High levels of contact time with Lecturers and Tutors Lecturers with strong academic and industry experience Small class sizes for maximum interaction Focus on employability Industry networking events every week Networking skills, interview techniques Mentors scheme Internships

Professional qualifications

Advancing careers The skills and capabilities to help people perform more effectively and responsibly For a range of roles and experience Across retail, business, commercial and corporate finance Individuals are able to progress based on their goals, development needs and circumstances

Continuous learning Continuing Professional Development Accredited CPD schemes CPD verification and recording E-learning Executive Education and training Bespoke and open programmes Governance, risk and compliance Credit skills and lending

In summary We exist for a very simple reason To advance banking and finance by providing outstanding education and thinking, tailored to the needs of business, individuals and society.

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